News Article: Paul Maurice resigns

[cbcwpg]

Well... he didn't get fired. So the Jets have still just fired 1 coach in their history.

 

[DRW204]

I'm kind of surprised that Maurice is already talking about it.

"I'm in the best position to know that they need a new voice."

OK major props to him. But what the f*** Chevy and co.

 

[surixon]

As much as I feel this change was needed Maurice brought a lot to the table for this org.

He represented to city with class and brought some much needed standards and professionalism to the room. I feel he was a great coach for us until 2019 but things haven't been smooth since then.

I would like to thank him for his contributions to the org and wish him the best moving forward wherever he ends up.

 

[None]

OK major props to him. But what the f*** Chevy and co.

I've never seen a coach go out like this.

 

[hockeyarena]

really honest media availability from Paul. I have respect for that. He knew the team was done with him.

 

[LowLefty]

All these guys have a shelf life - Mo's was longer than most.
Maurice will be fine as frog hair - he'll have a number of different opportunities anywhere from coaching to media to management.

I hope this shake up prompts a response (on the ice) from the players - will be interesting to watch over the next few games.

Let the next head coach speculation begin!

Good luck Paul -

 

[None]

Maurice is admitting that his tenure needed to result in more. Referenced Cooper being the only coach more tenured and he has 2 cups.

 

[Section 325]

But we are still stuck with Huddy. And the special teams between multiple coaches still here.... i believe Paul does not get paid now correct? I mean he was probably asked to, but he also is the type if there is one out there to resign knowing he has no more answers, it is likely eventually coming anyways, and the stress part not to mention covid.... also on a game day?

It makes sense to me that whomever is brought in to replace him will get to decide who they bring in as special teams staff.

 

[CorgisPer60]

Guess he didn’t go through the wall

Last time he tried he sprained his MCL.

 

[None]

Maurice just said that Jamie Kompon is returning to the team today.

 

[ps241]

Yesterday I posted on this site for the first time since November in the Buffalo PGT and said:

I usually leave the coaching topic alone but For the first time since he was hired I think our coach is in danger of losing his job. Next 4 - 10 games are important for Paul’s career in Winnipeg in my opinion.​

 

[Shaundogg]

True North is too nice, has no balls so Maurice essentially had to "fire himself"

 

[cbcwpg]

OK major props to him. But what the f*** Chevy and co.

Chevy is probably dealing with Wheeler's trade me immediately request...

 

[Guerzy]

The man is winning me over with his words again. He f***ing does it every time. The room needs new voice, he says.

I admire the man as a human, not as a coach for this team today, right now. He was what we needed in January 2014, not now.

Props to him for going out like this. Name another coach who has parted ways like this? Has it happened in this league? Props to Paul.

 

[rehf]

I'm still cautious about this, I think we need to completely clean house here. Keeping Huddy and co does not sit well with me and didn't when Noel was fired too...

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Paul is a good talker but getting all those bullet points in for sure.

100 percent not his decision.

It just doesn't make sense that all of a sudden he's just aware of everything

 

[surixon]

The org will pay him through the rest of the remainder of his contract which end this year imo.

They are too classy not to do so.

 

[Shaundogg]

Yeah...like why is Huddy there still? He ran his course a long time ago.

 

[Guerzy]

He is literally saying many of the things many of us here have been saying. Incredible to see this.

 

[DRW204]

Chevy is probably dealing with Wheeler's trade me immediately request...

lol

after posting that, i realize this could all just be window dressing. haven't been able to watch yet.

 

[None]

Props to him for going out like this. Name another coach who has parted ways like this? Has it happened in this league? Props to Paul.

Yeah, most coaches don't want to talk about the team they're leaving like this. It usually takes months or years or sometimes they just never talk about it publicly.

 

[Hobble]

Most shocking thing today was Lowry was named interim coach instead of Wheeler.

 

[SensibleGuy]

I have to be honest...I don't think this looks great for the org. It's weird.

 

[John Agar]

I have been in this same position as a coach... a team that stopped listening/responding to the Coaching Teams message/instruction...

I chose to eat My ego and call in the MHA tutor coaches... they came in for a number of practices... observed a couple games... worked the players through a number of practices and coached the Coaching Team...

After that time out... that team went on to win their league...

Paul couldn't do that... if it was a resignation because he realized the team was tuning him out... courageous man...

It was necessary...

Good luck Paul...

He's going to be just fine...

 

[TommyKillian]

As much as I wanted to see some change, I do have to say I have enjoyed what Maurice has brought to the organization, and it seems like he has been a quality person throughout his time here. It's just too bad it didn't seem like he was going to take this team any further.

These were my thoughts as well. I have to say I enjoyed watching his good teams quite a bit. The 2014-2015 team that outperformed their talent level and played balls to the wall every game was great. The 2017-2018 team that was aggressive all over the ice and loaded with talent was the most satisfying team I've ever cheered for. And of course, the sweep against the Oilers last year will be a historic Jets' moment. They were deeply inconsistent last year, and kept slamming their head against the wall in the Habs' series, but I enjoyed watching the team most nights. There was even a glimmer of hope for stretches this year, but it's clear the team needs a new voice (I just hope we don't end up with someone worse than Paul... because as much as some of us hated Paul, it's certainly possible).

Here's to you, Paul! For all the anguish you caused us, you still deserve an honourable farewell!