Part 8: Is Eight Enough? Quoting Bowie "Ch-ch-ch Changes" (Chuck Fletcher named GM & Exec VP)

[wuf]

No, but he perfected it. I've been an advocate for Q's assistant Kevin Dineen, who would be a good option too, if Q isn't available.

I too would want to give dineen a shot, I was saying that last year when the Hawks looked pretty bad and it became clear that Q/him might be available.

 

[Curufinwe]

Just wait.

Doing that is why Hextall is unemployed.

 

[FlyerNutter]

Stepping aside from the crazy, this might be a solid hire. We shall see.

Just count me as less than enthused bringing in the man that ran the Wild for 10 years and accomplished nothing with that team.

His NHL GM resume is at best mild mediocrity. Let’s see what he does.

 

[freakydallas13]

Yeah, drafting should remain a strong point assuming he retains the same staff. I'm just worried he'll have pressure from above to make a spalsh with trades/FA signings, but I guess whoever was hired as GM was going to have the problem.

 

[magnumpi]

I really, really wouldn't mind a huge purge. It's going to have to wait for a while now.

Timeframe

Next 12 months sell off the young assets to gain a 3 yr window

3 yr window
2019
2020
2021
Now the talent pool and the salary cap is decimated.

2022
2023
Bad Flyer teams

2024 - A purge

2029 - if things go well, then maybe we're in real contention for a cup

 

[FlyerNutter]

Doing that is why Hextall is unemployed.

Don’t disagree. He should have fired Hak long ago. That gets better results on its own.

 

[FlyerNutter]

I am actually pro-tank so hopefully you are right and they sink lower this season because of Fletcher.

Then we are brothers. I am very pro tank for this season.

 

[freakydallas13]

Stepping aside from the crazy, this might be a solid hire. We shall see.

Just count me as less than enthused bringing in the man that ran the Wild for 10 years and accomplished nothing with that team.

His NHL GM resume is at best mild mediocrity. Let’s see what he does.

He also started with a wild team that basically had 2 good players, his starting position here is already miles better than that.

 

[Rebels57]

Stepping aside from the crazy, this might be a solid hire. We shall see.

Just count me as less than enthused bringing in the man that ran the Wild for 10 years and accomplished nothing with that team.

His NHL GM resume is at best mild mediocrity. Let’s see what he does.

I'm not at all excited about this hire. The only positive is that we are shifting away from the eternal patience approach. We are still going to have the leagues worst coaching staff and arguably the leagues worst goaltending carousel. We are not making the Playoffs and the only thing we have to look forward to in Spring is the Draft, which has been the same story for 5 plus years now.

 

[FlyerNutter]

He also started with a wild team that basically had 2 good players, his starting position here is already miles better than that.

Love you guys on here, but I’m not entering a conversation in defending his time with the wild.

Mediocre from top to bottom. Especially with the prospect pool, something so crucial to the modern day NHL.

 

[hatcher]

Stepping aside from the crazy, this might be a solid hire. We shall see.

Just count me as less than enthused bringing in the man that ran the Wild for 10 years and accomplished nothing with that team.

His NHL GM resume is at best mild mediocrity. Let’s see what he does.

Had to go against some of the best teams ever assembled. Only one team wins the cup.

 

[FlyerNutter]

I'm not at all excited about this hire. The only positive is that we are shifting away from the eternal patience approach. We are still going to have the leagues worst coaching staff and arguably the leagues worst goaltending carousel. We are not making the Playoffs and the only thing we have to look forward to in Spring is the Draft, which has been the same story for 5 plus years now.

You forgot the Simmonds extension. Get pumped baby.

Prototypical Flyer woooo.

 

[hatcher]

Love you guys on here, but I’m not entering a conversation in defending his time with the wild.

Mediocre from top to bottom. Especially with the prospect pool, something so crucial to the modern day NHL.

Our scouts will still be here and Homer wants drafting still.

 

[FlyerNutter]

 

[freakydallas13]

Love you guys on here, but I’m not entering a conversation in defending his time with the wild.

Mediocre from top to bottom. Especially with the prospect pool, something so crucial to the modern day NHL.

Yes, having an elite prospect pool for the first time has really taken the flyers to new heights.

 

[hatcher]

Yes, having an elite prospect pool for the first time has really taken the flyers to new heights.

Most won't be anything and none are g or v and they are to old now unless we went all in.

 

[Tripod]

Hak is 100% staying.

You don't go hiring an assistant coach if you are about to fire a new coach.

Sad.

 

[FlyerNutter]

Hak is 100% staying.

You don't go hiring an assistant coach if you are about to fire a new coach.

Sad.

The biggest thing here. Just down right laughable.

 

[The Madrigal]

Yes, having an elite prospect pool for the first time has really taken the flyers to new heights.

Who needs multiple playoff appearances and actually winning some playoff series when you can get the "BEST PROSPECT POOL AWARD."

 

[FlyerNutter]

Who needs multiple playoff appearances and actually winning some playoff series when you can get the "BEST PROSPECT POOL AWARD."

Lol at multiple playoff appearances.

If that’s all this organization is after. Being early round playoff fodder then he fits like a glove.

Behind the times.

 

[freakydallas13]

Hak is 100% staying.

You don't go hiring an assistant coach if you are about to fire a new coach.

Sad.

I've said it before, but Honk likely stays on for this season. Hopefully they bottom out and can get a top 5 pick, that might be the last piece we need to be a contender.

I would be willing to bet money he is not the coach to start next season though, because if he is this organization has problems.

 

[hatcher]

Who needs multiple playoff appearances and actually winning some playoff series when you can get the "BEST PROSPECT POOL AWARD."

HAHAHAHAhA and that isnt great at all. We need change to the main roster.

 

[FlyerNutter]

I've said it before, but Honk likely stays on for this season. Hopefully they bottom out and can get a top 5 pick, that might be the last piece we need to be a contender.

I would be willing to bet money he is not the coach to start next season though, because if he is this organization has problems.

They are going to make moves to improve the on ice product, and in reality you can really only go up now to begin with.

Hakstol is staying, and it’s very possible that it’s beyond this season. The results will be there to avoid a firing.

Pathetic.

 

[The Madrigal]

Lol at multiple playoff appearances.

If that’s all this organization is after. Being early round playoff fodder then he fits like a glove.

Behind the times.

The sad thing is, that is a massive improvement over Hextall's tenure where the team missed the playoffs as many times as they made it and didnt win a single playoff series in four years. I guess that point just flew right over your head while you were too busy ranting and raving like a WIP caller.

 

[hatcher]

The sad thing is, that is a massive improvement over Hextall's tenure where the team missed the playoffs as many times as they made it and didnt win a single playoff series in four years. I guess that point just flew right over your head while you were too busy ranting and raving like a WIP caller.

HAHAHAHAHAHA