Speculation: The coaching search continues

[Icelevel]

I think Julien makes the most sense.
Gallant is intriguing.

 

[Relapsing]

I think Julien makes the most sense.
Gallant is intriguing.

Julien would be a pretty great fit here, I think. Brings a pedigree that I would love to see on the bench

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Radio interview?

That confirms it, Julien is our next coach.

I don't think DJ is coming back Swifty.

 

[Cosmix]

So, McLellan isn't a guy I am targeting, but he is an interesting option.

Known as a players coach, he's both coached a high shot volume fast paced attacking team in SJ, and he's coached a more methodical defensive 1-3-1 system with the LAK. Not sure what route he'd go for here, but that kind of flexibility is a good thing.

He's worked with Woodcroft (and McLean) in Det under Babcock, bringing Woodcroft with him to SJ, and Edmonton,

I think a coach who adopts a strategy that fits the players he has on each of his lines will get the most out of those players (e.g., a line with limited offensive skills should play a more defense oriented strategy; a line with highly skilled offensively gifted players should play a fast paces attacking strategy). I also like the concept of having 5 man units, like the Russian Red Army team used to employ, which makes better use of all five players playing a single strategy.

 

[Tuna99]

Good coaches and post season performance usually go hand in hand. Keefe has yet to prove this!
Dubas and Spezza may scoop him up.

Why would Pitt want him if he can’t win in the playoffs? That’s all Crosby wants is to win so don’t think that’s a good match

 

[otown]

Why would Pitt want him if he can’t win in the playoffs? That’s all Crosby wants is to win so don’t think that’s a good match

Same reason he hired him in Toronto.
Nepotism, but I agree it is not a good match at all.

 

[Stylizer1]

I think Julien makes the most sense.
Gallant is intriguing.

Gallant knows how to coach kids. He would bring in that leadership off the bench. To me Julien is a better fit in Toronto. Not sure if Julien really wants to build a team than to take over one that is underachieving and get them to the cup. More dollars for him in Toronto too.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Julien had some health scare at the end in MTL so I'd be a bit concerned on that front but he'd probably be a great fit otherwise.

I think I might prioritize Berube though.

 

[Stylizer1]

What about Coach Joel Quenneville?

 

[Tragedy]

What about Coach Joel Quenneville?

Oh is he on his media redemption tour?
"Hey guys, I know we our let our video coach sexually assault a player but c'mon, how couldn't I write him a positive recommendation to work with high school kids?! My hands were tied!"

 

[MakeOttawaGreatAgain]

Totally understand that!

I wonder if as an out of town fan if I give up on the excitement I may end up a Canucks fan before I know it lol.

Don't do it

 

[Neil Patrick Harris]

Could we maybe get a coach who won't bring a media circus with him?

 

[LevelingSolo]

What about Coach Joel Quenneville?

Guarantee Quenneville will not resurface in a Canadian market it would be too much of a circus

 

[Tuna99]

Guarantee Quenneville will not resurface in a Canadian market it would be too much of a circus

L.A. Would make sense

 

[PatrickEaves]

What about Coach Joel Quenneville?

I don't hear any apologies, just denials and excuses.

 

[Crosside]

With Round 1 coming to a close, Senators' search for coach closing in on conclusion

The Senators continue search for coach

ottawacitizen.com

 

[LevelingSolo]

With Round 1 coming to a close, Senators' search for coach closing in on conclusion

The Senators continue search for coach

ottawacitizen.com

If those guys are the final 4 then Berube for sure

If not McLellan will do I guess

 

[Gil Gunderson]

This Travis Green shit is a joke right?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Evason could be the guy; Still think they should be considering Julien at least.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

If Leafs fire Keefe and hire Berube, what arguments are there for hiring Green over Keefe?

 

[GCK]

LOL. Did anyone else see Berube’s face when Biznasty said he would break the news Berube would be the Leafs next head coach. I’d say it’s a done deal.

 

[Ice-Tray]

Don't do it

Haha, I never will

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Sounds like Green and Evason are favourites both have met with the club multiple times.

Kinda disappointing to have Berube slip away after all that time he’s been available.

They probably have a budget of 2-3M for our next coach I’m assuming.

Both Berube & McLellan will cost likely double that to come here.

 

[Icelevel]

Evason could be the guy; Still think they should be considering Julien at least.

I don’t mind Evason but that is a lot of 1st round losses on his record. I’d like to get past the 1st round. Not that it means he can’t do it but…idk