Confirmed with Link: Scott Arniel named Winnipeg Jets head coach

[Ggg99]

Congrats Scotty. Very exciting news. Atta boy Chevy.

 

[Channelcat]

The environment is just so… mundane.

I go to 3-4 games a year, I can’t say it’s been remotely close to what was before Covid. The team does well but the product… So bland. At least a different coach would have injected something new.

They keep sticking with the status quo unless basically forced otherwise. I’ll hold out to see what Arniel does, but the initial reaction is frustration.

If there is one thing they do right in Toronto, it's creating a buzz. Personally I don't care for that sort of approach, but it works!

 

[Board Bard]

Hello mediocrity my old friend

You have to lean over the mediocrity railing and look down into the abyss to see this one.

 

[Mud Turtle]

I’m neutral on this. For now.
But I am concerned that it will be more difficult for Arniel to clean house than it would have been for someone from outside the organization.

 

[tbcwpg]

Well that certainly happened.

 

[LowLefty]

I would have been surprised if they hired anyone else -
Not sure he is the guy that takes them to the next level - and if I was to be honest, I really don't think he is.
But he's a safe bet for the Jets - he's part of the family and they won't need to worry about a coach that rocks the boat too much.

More than anything, it tells me the org is happy (or content) with how things are right now.

 

[KingBogo]

I’m neutral on this. For now.
But I am concerned that it will be more difficult for Arniel to clean house than it would have been for someone from outside the organization.

This is a good point, but this is where Chevy needs to empower his new head coach. Give him the message to pick the staff you want and I will deliver the players to take the next step.

 

[Cnile]

I am curious how much Chipman influenced this. He has publicly thrown his support for Scott before.

Chipman is hands off

 

[KingBogo]

If there is one thing they do right in Toronto, it's creating a buzz. Personally I don't care for that sort of approach, but it works!

It works to create a buzz, but no evidence it works to achieve on ice success.

 

[Cnile]

I'm okay with Arniel getting the head coaching job, if he is allowed to start from scratch and build his own assistant coaching group. If nothing else changes, very disappointing.

This x approximately 1 million

 

[bustamente]

 

[CaptainUgly]

Sorry but this is an ignorant take.

Arniel coached a season and a half, 15 years ago, with his second chance to coach being last season covering for Bones.

He coached a horrendous roster with the Blue Jackets, a roster no coach would be able to win with. So judging him off that is dumb.

He led the Moose to a finals and was coach of the year that season, which is not jack sh#t. He has been a solid assistant coach with the Rangers, Caps, Canuck and with us.

He is respected by the players, shown to be a good coach for us when he covered for Bones and deserves his second full time coaching gig in the NHL after 15 years of being a solid assistant.

He has always been employed, assisting some great coaches throughout his career. I for one am excited to see how Arniel has grown since his last head coaching stint.

What would suck is Arniel leaves and take the reigns with another team and becomes a great full time coach. Many great coaches failed in their first stints.

The Calder Cup Final was in 2008....how many NHLers are still in the league form 2008? Lol

He's got a losing record as a head coach in the NHL. His assistant coach accolades don't take away from the fact he has been an awful head coach.

There is a reason CBJ fans are laughing at us.

 

[10Ducky10]

There is a reason CBJ fans are laughing at us.

Must not be any mirrors in Columbus.

 

[kanadalainen]

Valhalla is calling.

Will Arniel answer?





Seriously - as long as they hire PK and PP coaches de novo, I am willing to watch and judge Scotty later.

If not, I may be inclined to throw down a judgement.

 

[Cnile]

I suppose we ALL knew this was coming.
I wish Scott success, if he doesn’t keep push this team beyond its potential this will come back to haunt Chipman and Cheveldayoff.
Putting up 100+ points then wilting like a whiskey Peter in round 1 won’t cut it

 

[bustamente]

While I'm not crazy about this hire that everyone could see coming he is now the Jets HC and we should support him at least until the first losing streak. Now onto more pressing news about a certain assistant coach

 

[BobTheSolarsystem]

Holy hand wringing... Arniel will be fine

 

[Yogi141]

I would have been surprised if they hired anyone else -
Not sure he is the guy that takes them to the next level - and if I was to be honest, I really don't think he is.
But he's a safe bet for the Jets - he's part of the family and they won't need to worry about a coach that rocks the boat too much.

More than anything, it tells me the org is happy (or content) with how things are right now.

Chipman has owned the Moose since 1996 and never won an AHL Championship intuit time. He only got to the finals once. Winning is not a high priority. I am thinking he is the new Eugene Melnyk.

 

[Cnile]

Holy hand wringing... Arniel will be fine

Not without change to coaching staff.
Special teams need a massive overhaul.
Arniel needs to win more than game 1

 

[Channelcat]

The Calder Cup Final was in 2008....how many NHLers are still in the league form 2008? Lol

He's got a losing record as a head coach in the NHL. His assistant coach accolades don't take away from the fact he has been an awful head coach.

There is a reason CBJ fans are laughing at us.

Columbus rn

 

[None]

Well that certainly happened.

One of the coaches of all time.

 

[macmaroon]

Shocked, I tell you...

 

[brentashton]

We did it, folks! We predicted the future!

Next HFJets project is to find out what the winning lotto numbers are and to figure out if I ever properly learn how to make ravioli from scratch

Shouldn’t be a problem in Winnipeg. It’s a perogy without potato as a filling.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

How many of the naysayers here could articulate why Arniel is going to be a bad coach (before he starts even, lol) and then compare that to your preferred hire and explain exactly what they would do better? Please go into some detail.

 

[Cnile]

How many of the naysayers here could articulate why Arniel is going to be a bad coach (before he starts even) and then compare that to your preferred hire and explain exactly what they would do better? Please go into some detail.

Honestly this is exactly what Cheveldayoff needs to address for the naysayers.
He should layout the entire decision making process to the fans.
Explain to us fans why Arniel will succeed where Maurice and Bowness did not.
Tell us why this team cannot find another level in the playoffs.
Explain why a perennial Vezina caliber goalie carries the team TO the playoffs but is not supported or isn’t up to the standard then.
THAT is the GM’s job in a nut shell.
Announcement means nothing on its own.
Not a word salad answer but an answer with real conviction.