Seravalli: Lowry, Kompon, Huddy not returning

[None]

You’re right, the only way Chevy should have fired the coaching staff was Vince Mcmahon style, getting right in their face and yelling “You’re Fired!” With spit flying out of his mouth.

Why is the exaggeration necessary? Nothing in that post said anything like what you're trying to imply. Why are you turning it into such a polarizing issue?

If he meant something different than what he said then he should come out and f***ing say it. Not the weird 'leave the door' open bullshit. Why does everything Chevy say need to be dissected to find the true meaning?

 

[Potrzebie]

Yeh I don't understand that point, who cares fired or contract done.......they are gone which is the point. It's like complaining you just won the lottery but complaining you only won 5 million and not 10 million. Weird

no, it was still 10 million but complaining you got a regular cheque instead of a big cardboard one.

 

[Imcanadianeh]

Why is the exaggeration necessary? Nothing in that post said anything like what you're trying to imply. Why are you turning it into such a polarizing issue?

If he meant something different than what he said then he should come out and f***ing say it. Not the weird 'leave the door' open bullshit.

Maybe because people are completely exaggerating the fact that the coaching staff wasn’t actually fired they were just told they aren’t coming back next year and thats pathetic because they should have been officially fired.

Offering Lowry a chance to interview for the job is just a nice way to fire someone and not burn that bridge, who knows maybe in 10 years Lowry is the greatest coach in the NHL, would suck if the Jets had zero shot at hiring him because they burnt that bridge.

 

[Aggie204]

What is the chance the Jets do not hire within the NHL carousel? Who is out there?

Also, thank f-ing god this actually happened.

 

[None]

What is the chance the Jets do not hire within the NHL carousel? Who is out there?

I've seen Scott Sandelin's name thrown around on here a little bit. Coaches at UMD in Duluth, South-East of Winnipeg about 3/4 of the way to Minneapolis.
Rikard Grönborg's a name that I've been suggesting in the new coach thread. Sweden's national team coach who has expressed a desire to coach in the NHL. He currently coaches in the Swiss league.
James Patrick maybe falls outside of the bubble by virtue of being out of the NHL coaching ranks for long enough? Coaches the Winnipeg Ice currently in the WHL.

 

[surixon]

I'd throw Groulx on as he's Tampa's farm coach and had a very long and successful junior coaching career. If there is an org to poach from Tampa is high on my list.

Other coaches out there:
Lambert assistant NYI
MaClean assistant Toronto Maple Leafs
Todd Nelson Dallas Stars assistant but has a very good AHL track record
Mike Velucci assistant with Pittsburgh but has won OHL and AHL championships as a head coach.

 

[cbcwpg]

Is this where we are actually at? People complaining that the coaches weren’t technically fired, instead just told they won’t be back for next season.

Seems some people would have been happier if Chevy fired the coaching staff on Sunday morning just so they would have been officially fired.

They weren't told they won't be back next season. Chevy told Lowry, come on down and we will give you an interview. That door was not closed, it is still ajar.

The problem is Chevy is so wishy washy when it comes to these things, people don't believe that Chevy won't actually bring them all back and tell everyone they are still the best people for the job.

Until we have actual living breathing replacements and for 100% sure we will never see Dave Lowry or Charlie Huddy behind the Jets bench again, not everyone is going to believe we have "fired" the coaches.

 

[None]

I'd throw Groulx on as he's Tampa's farm coach and had a very long and successful junior coaching career. If there is an org to poach from Tampa is high on my list.

Other coaches out there:
Lambert assistant NYI
MaClean assistant Toronto Maple Leafs
Todd Nelson Dallas Stars assistant but has a very good AHL track record
Mike Velucci assistant with Pittsburgh but has won OHL and AHL championships as a head coach.

The coaches in Tampa's system are all being linked to Yzerman and Detroit
I'm betting that Yzerman probably gets dibs on the most qualified people from that system so that might be something to avoid.

 

[surixon]

The coaches in Tampa's system are all being linked to Yzerman and Detroit

Lol well not surprising and can't say I blame him.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

They weren't told they won't be back next season. Chevy told Lowry, come on down and we will give you an interview. That door was not closed, it is still ajar.

The problem is Chevy is so wishy washy when it comes to these things, people don't believe that Chevy won't actually bring them all back and tell everyone they are still the best people for the job.

Until we have actual living breathing replacements and for 100% sure we will never see Dave Lowry or Charlie Huddy behind the Jets bench again, not everyone is going to believe we have "fired" the coaches.

The frightening thing is that Lowry may end up being the best candidate from among the coaches that actually apply for the position.

 

[bustamente]

Detroit or Winnipeg oh that's a tough call said no one, for some unknown reason I have a feeling the Jets are going to sign some recycled coach and I hate that for this team and what's going on around the team atm

 

[Romang67]

The frightening thing is that Lowry may end up being the best candidate from among the coaches that actually apply for the position.

I understand that it's part of your tiresome schtick, but to give you the extreme benefit of the doubt, why do you think quality coaches wouldn't be looking to get an NHL head coach position?

 

[cbcwpg]

The frightening thing is that Lowry may end up being the best candidate from among the coaches that actually apply for the position.

That's kind of my worry. I said last week people will be beating down Chevy's door to coach this team, but with all the stuff that's coming to light, there may be less qualified coaches applying given what they are going to have to deal with. I hope not and I still think we will have lots of candidates out there who will think they can right the ship.

 

[surixon]

I understand that it's part of your tiresome schtick, but to give you the extreme benefit of the doubt, why do you think quality coaches wouldn't be looking to get an NHL head coach position?

Yup, maybe the perceived top 3 would be picky about their destination but you can bet dozens would be lining up for their NHL shot and the 7 figure paycheck that comes with it.

I think it's funny that people think these coaches would rather continue to ride the bus in the AHL/junior and make 1/10 the money instead of coming to Winnipeg.

 

[None]

With the type of person it likely takes to get to the NHL level if they're not willing to bet on themselves with a roster like ours I probably don't want them putting their name in the hat anyway.

 

[bustamente]

There are 32 HC positions in the greatest league in the world, last I heard Winnipeg has a team and as of now an open HC position. There will be a lot of interest from many candidates both new and recycled. It's up to Chevy to pick the right one, this is his last chance

 

[surixon]

With the type of person it likely takes to get to the NHL level if they're not willing to bet on themselves with a roster like ours I probably don't want them putting their name in the hat anyway.

People sometimes forget that these coaches often have as big of egos as the players. You can bet a number see our talent and figure they will be the one to turn it around.

 

[Teemusalami204]

With Wheeler and sheif running the room we are going to need a experienced coach with a reputation. Hiring an assistant for his first nhl job is not going to end well.

Maurice left his stink on the players of this team and it’s going to take a coach with money in his pocket already and not afraid to lose his job for what he believes is right.

Not a coach making his first big payday who is scared to do what’s best for the team.

Also a coach with nhl experience and success will hopefully have the entitled players that have been held accountable for 9 years listening from the get go ( hopefully )

 

[surixon]

With Wheeler and sheif running the room we are going to need a experienced coach with a reputation. Hiring an assistant for his first nhl job is not going to end well.

Maurice left his stink on the players of this team and it’s going to take a coach with money in his pocket already and not afraid to lose his job for what he believes is right.

Not a coach making his first big payday who is scared to do what’s best for the team.

Also a coach with nhl experience and success will hopefully have the entitled players that have been held accountable for 9 years listening from the get go ( hopefully )

Do those two even run the room any longer? It seems the young group has started seizing power and influence, probably one reason Mark was so pissy in his interview the other day.

 

[None]

People sometimes forget that these coaches often have as big of egos as the players. You can bet a number see our talent and figure they will be the one to turn it around.

Yep, and I don't think it's even necessary to get a "proven winner" coach. You just need a guy with enough confidence to sell the players that he can turn them into a winner.

With how quickly the league shifts in playstyle the only proven winners are already employed by other teams.

 

[snowkiddin]

Detroit or Winnipeg oh that's a tough call said no one, for some unknown reason I have a feeling the Jets are going to sign some recycled coach and I hate that for this team and what's going on around the team atm

Did you ever hear about that Iraqi player that chose to sign with the Red Wings over the Jets?

The coach of the Detroit Red Wings had put together the perfect hockey team. But then his star center got blindsided with a hit from behind and was out for the season with a knee injury. Then his 2C went down with a concussion.

He tried the trading route, free agents, but nobody any good was available.

One evening while watching the news from Iraq, he saw a young Iraqi soldier playing hockey in the sand. For hours, he practiced shooting his stone puck into the net, and over and over again he would hit the top corner.

Coach said to himself, “I got to have this guy. He’s got the best shot I’ve ever seen!”

He tracks him down and convinces him to come to Detroit. The kid takes coaching perfectly, makes all the plays, and long story short, the Red Wings win the Stanley Cup.

The Iraqi is now the conquering hero in pro hockey, and a huge story. But when the broadcast team tries to interview him, all he wants is to phone his mom.

“Mother,” he yells over the phone, “We just won the Stanley Cup!”

“Don’t talk to me,” the woman says. “You abandoned us. You can’t be my son.”

The young Iraqi begs, “Mom, you don’t understand! Our team won the biggest hockey game here in the U.S. Thousands of fans are screaming for me. The U.S. President is going to call me!”

“I don’t care,” his mother snaps. “Right now I can hear gunshots everywhere. Our block is like a ruin. Your brothers were beaten half to death last night, and your sister was nearly raped.”

Then she says, "I can never forgive you for making us move to Detroit.”

 

[cbcwpg]

Are people really suggesting that announcing your coaching staff won’t be coming back is some kind of affront to their dignity? It happens all the time, every year. Why dance around it like the Jets did?
There is nothing classy or dignified in what Chevy did this afternoon. If he has no intention of bringing any of them back, why even open the door to the possibility? It’s spineless.

I haven't read or heard from one reporter today from any source, that the way Chevy handled the "firing" of his coaches wasn't a complete joke. You don't have to go over the top, but treat people with dignity if you have no plans on bringing them back.

 

[Ducky10]

You’re right, the only way Chevy should have fired the coaching staff was Vince Mcmahon style, getting right in their face and yelling “You’re Fired!” With spit flying out of his mouth.

You’re getting way to caught up in what said in the media and the wording of how the coaching were told they aren’t coming back next season, you’re putting may too much stock in Chevy saying he told Lowry he can interview for a job he certainly won’t get.

What a silly comment, why not try discussing something rationally instead of using mindless hyperbole.
Why tell a guy he can interview for a job he certain won’t get? Seems dishonest to me. I really don’t understand the issue with just letting people know their services are and making that clear. It happens all the time in the NHL.
I wasn’t impressed with how Chevy delivered that message as a fan. He should have been more direct. I think a lot of people really underestimate the necessity for the Jets to send the right message to their fans. This team is a mess right now, it can’t afford to botch things this summer. That’s just a painful truth.

 

[Ducky10]

I haven't read or heard from one reporter today from any source, that the way Chevy handled the "firing" of his coaches wasn't a complete joke. You don't have to go over the top, but treat people with dignity if you have no plans on bringing them back.

Not sure I understand where you’re coming from here.

 

[cbcwpg]

Not sure I understand where you’re coming from here.

The way he didn't really fire them or just tell them they are done, but it's a joke how Chevy left the door open for them to apply for their own jobs. It's the wrong way to treat a professional. Be up front and tell them whats what. Sorry if I wasn't clear.