Proposal: Who would be YOUR hire as the new Head coach?

[McRanger92]

I think Dan Muse has a really strong case to be HC. Pair him with a veteran assistant (Torts? Knoblauch?) and let him move forward with this group. I think Peca’s lack of HC experience at any level hurts him. Maybe he’ll stick around on the staff. Could be wrong but I believe Muse has USNTDP Head Coach experience. Whoever is willing to trust the youth has my vote.

 

[zlev]

maybe Edmonton gets swept and Knoblauch gets fired and we can right that wrong from 2 years ago and hire him

 

[RangerBlues]

They will hire the most recycled washed up throwback they can find.

 

[OriginalLimbo]

Agree that they (Drury) will probably hire a crap retread.

My requirements:
- No NHL retreads. At least not the 10+ year kind. I am ok with relative new comers like Woodcroft/Knoblauch.
- No NCAA coaches. And not just because of Quinn, lol. These guys are mirages. There is no draft. With the stupid college rules, the best teams get the best players. Sorry, not super impressed if you win. You should win when you have the best players.
- NHL Asst coach experience. Preferably successful.
- Success as HC at either a pro minor league (AHL, etc.) or junior league (ones with a a draft Iike CHL or USHL) or preferably both. You need HC experience. Somewhere. Where it counts.

Many here mentioned at least a half dozen guys that fit the above. I’m ok giving a shot to any of them.

I know we will probably get a Sullivan/Tocchet/Torts/blah/blah/blah. And it will suck. And we won’t get a cup. Man, if you want cups, it’s really horrible being a NYR fan…

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Agree that they (Drury) will probably hire a crap retread.

My requirements:
- No NHL retreads. At least not the 10+ year kind. I am ok with relative new comers like Woodcroft/Knoblauch.
- No NCAA coaches. And not just because of Quinn, lol. These guys are mirages. There is no draft. With the stupid college rules, the best teams get the best players. Sorry, not super impressed if you win. You should win when you have the best players.
- NHL Asst coach experience. Preferably successful.
- Success as HC at either a pro minor league (AHL, etc.) or junior league (ones with a a draft Iike CHL or USHL) or preferably both. You need HC experience. Somewhere. Where it counts.

Many here mentioned at least a half dozen guys that fit the above. I’m ok giving a shot to any of them.

I know we will probably get a Sullivan/Tocchet/Torts/blah/blah/blah. And it will suck. And we won’t get a cup. Man, if you want cups, it really it’s really horrible being a NYR fan…

Well this is pretty silly.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

The obvious choice there is Gardiner MacDougall coaching Moncton Wildcats and likely will get his 2nd Memorial Cup win with just 80 regular season games of coaching in Major Junior . Best coach in the World not in the NHL. This guy can coach....but money is not what drives him . If the Rangers could find a place in the organization for his son....then he might sign on .

This IS the guy, anyone who doesn't know him look up his win loss record for his career, it's mind boggling. Drury will never do it though unfortunately.

 

[OriginalLimbo]

Well this is pretty silly.

Maybe. It’s just an opinion, like yours and everything else here. But, when the only college coach that won a cup was Badger Bob and like 40 years ago, I’d just rather take my chances with someone that had success in other leagues. It’s not personal, just preference. If someone like Carle came, I wouldn’t root against him because he wouldn’t be my first choice. That would be insane. And…silly.

 

[leetch99]

This IS the guy, anyone who doesn't know him look up his win loss record for his career, it's mind boggling. Drury will never do it though unfortunately.

We know....most of the people here don't know it though . The guy is a winner....his sister was an Olympian in Field Hockey and his son is the GM of one of the best Jr clubs in North America. I'd love to see him get a shot somewhere whether he would want it or not . What a move for a team like the Sabres to make or the Senators both small market clubs with young rosters . I still think Drury hires Q to coach....time will tell.

 

[tlk]

Gardiner MacDougall

He's not a @Gardner McKay alt??

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Agree that they (Drury) will probably hire a crap retread.

My requirements:
- No NHL retreads. At least not the 10+ year kind. I am ok with relative new comers like Woodcroft/Knoblauch.
- No NCAA coaches. And not just because of Quinn, lol. These guys are mirages. There is no draft. With the stupid college rules, the best teams get the best players. Sorry, not super impressed if you win. You should win when you have the best players.
- NHL Asst coach experience. Preferably successful.
- Success as HC at either a pro minor league (AHL, etc.) or junior league (ones with a a draft Iike CHL or USHL) or preferably both. You need HC experience. Somewhere. Where it counts.

Many here mentioned at least a half dozen guys that fit the above. I’m ok giving a shot to any of them.

I know we will probably get a Sullivan/Tocchet/Torts/blah/blah/blah. And it will suck. And we won’t get a cup. Man, if you want cups, it’s really horrible being a NYR fan…

What about if a guy wins in college with out having insane recruiting classes and has also dominated behind the bench at best on best international tournaments?

I think the worry with the NCAA-NHL jump isn't really about draft/quality of player (most NCAA teams that win are usually the teams that have guys stick around and develop for 3-4-5 years, not the teams that have a shit load of draft picks that leave after 1-2. If it were about recruiting the best talent Michigan would win every year.)

It's dealing with amateurs (aka, guys trying to get to the NHL) vs Pros (guys who have already made it and in some cases, make a ton of money.) Thats one of those things that you can't really account for with out actually doing it. Thats definitely a factor.

 

[Ola]

@Ola Good to see you! Hope you and your family are well

Thanks Bob, we are holding it together but its of course tough at times.

 

[NYRfan85]

No retreads. Give the keys to Peca and see what he can do. The kids need to play and get the ice time, even if it means some more losses. I'd much rather lose with the kids getting all the ice time and learning than to lose with all of the vets bitching about everything.

 

[OriginalLimbo]

What about if a guy wins in college with out having insane recruiting classes and has also dominated behind the bench at best on best international tournaments?

I think the worry with the NCAA-NHL jump isn't really about draft/quality of player (most NCAA teams that win are usually the teams that have guys stick around and develop for 3-4-5 years, not the teams that have a shit load of draft picks that leave after 1-2. If it were about recruiting the best talent Michigan would win every year.)

It's dealing with amateurs (aka, guys trying to get to the NHL) vs Pros (guys who have already made it and in some cases, make a ton of money.) Thats one of those things that you can't really account for with out actually doing it. Thats definitely a factor.

Sure, I’d be open to it. I’m not that dogmatic about any of this. Maybe requirements was too strong a word. Preferences is more like it.

But, I admit I’m pretty jaded on college sports in general. The same top schools get the best kids and win most of the games and have the most money and power over and over and over? I’m not saying that top echelon didn’t earn their place and their advantages (well maybe a bit with ringers, bag men, etc, lol). I guess it’s just not for me.

 

[bobbop]

With a multi year contract in his pocket, it probably makes Drury’s pick less of a “win now” than it should be. That probably takes Torts off the table.

 

[SA16]

Would Drury consider reuniting with Scott Gomez? Gomez has coaching experience with the Islanders. It can be like 2007-2009 again but with management instead of players.

 

[toNYRico]

Can we clone Paul Maurice? The Panthers look even better this postseason. It's almost unfathomable how 'easily' they've handled the Lightning and Jon Cooper in the playoffs since Maurice got to Florida. Their D are huge, mobile, can handle pucks, and just maul you. Suffocation all over the ice. What a team. Why didn't we sign Niko Mikkola again?

 

[Do you want ants]

Would Drury consider reuniting with Scott Gomez? Gomez has coaching experience with the Islanders. It can be like 2007-2009 again but with management instead of players.

We could then swap SG for McD when he retires and bring it full circle. Sign me up.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Would Drury consider reuniting with Scott Gomez? Gomez has coaching experience with the Islanders. It can be like 2007-2009 again but with management instead of players.

Look at those handsome young bucks.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I like the idea of Carle. He's worked with Muse with the USA program so hell likely be retained. I like Muse. Maybe he brings in another assistant, but i like Peca as well. I dont think the assistants had much pull in Lavs system.

Give him a long term deal, make heavy changes to the roster and give him time to cultivate a new culture.

He's a winner at a lot of levels and yeah, hes NCAA but he's got a .694 win percentage and .857 in tournaments. Hes got 2 national championship and 2 World Junior Golds and hes been a head coach for only 7 years. Hes doing something right, fresh mind.

Someone like Torts will be fun for the fans and hell for the players but another NHL retread will be just that, gone again in another 2 or 3 years.

 

[Priorae]

If the Kings can win I'm pretty sure Knoblauch will get fired and the Rangers will pick him up. That's my choice (as to what I think will happen). I could care less who they hire honestly.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

I like the idea of Carle. He's worked with Muse with the USA program so hell likely be retained. I like Muse. Maybe he brings in another assistant, but i like Peca as well. I dont think the assistants had much pull in Lavs system.

Give him a long term deal, make heavy changes to the roster and give him time to cultivate a new culture.

He's a winner at a lot of levels and yeah, hes NCAA but he's got a .694 win percentage and .857 in tournaments. Hes got 2 national championship and 2 World Junior Golds and hes been a head coach for only 7 years. Hes doing something right, fresh mind.

Someone like Torts will be fun for the fans and hell for the players but another NHL retread will be just that, gone again in another 2 or 3 years.

Yup, Carle also coached Gabe the last 2 WJCs, and Muse has coached Gabe as well on the u18 team.

Drury loves going the NCAA route with players, also big with USA Hockey, and has picked up one NCAA before, I think he has a good shot.

Carle continues to be my #1 choice, by far.

 

[LOFIN]

If the Kings can win I'm pretty sure Knoblauch will get fired

I highly doubt it tbh. The failings of the Oilers land on roster construction almost entirely. How the hell is Knoblauch supposed to get anything out of that defence without Ekholm? You also get what you pay for when you spend less than 4M total on your goalies.

And more importantly, I would assume that McDavid really likes Knoblauch. McDavid can negotiate a new contract this summer. Firing a coach he really likes, probably not making him happy.

 

[toNYRico]

I highly doubt it tbh. The failings of the Oilers land on roster construction almost entirely. How the hell is Knoblauch supposed to get anything out of that defence without Ekholm? You also get what you pay for when you spend less than 4M total on your goalies.

And more importantly, I would assume that McDavid really likes Knoblauch. McDavid can negotiate a new contract this summer. Firing a coach he really likes, probably not making him happy.

I can see Bowman bringing in Quenneville.

 

[Priorae]

I highly doubt it tbh. The failings of the Oilers land on roster construction almost entirely. How the hell is Knoblauch supposed to get anything out of that defence without Ekholm? You also get what you pay for when you spend less than 4M total on your goalies.

And more importantly, I would assume that McDavid really likes Knoblauch. McDavid can negotiate a new contract this summer. Firing a coach he really likes, probably not making him happy.

Hmmm. I wouldn't be so sure about that (Mcdavid liking him: McDavid Appears Frustrated With Knoblauch After Oilers’ Latest Loss - The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers Latest News, Analysis & More).

How do the Rangers fans feel when they go far in the playoffs and then get bounced - especially if its lopsided. Its the NHL...he'll get fired.

 

[and 99 others]

We know....most of the people here don't know it though . The guy is a winner....his sister was an Olympian in Field Hockey and his son is the GM of one of the best Jr clubs in North America. I'd love to see him get a shot somewhere whether he would want it or not . What a move for a team like the Sabres to make or the Senators both small market clubs with young rosters . I still think Drury hires Q to coach....time will tell.

Hadn't heard of him before but just watched some of his coaching seminars on Youtube and he seems like a genuinely Grade-A human being. Seems like a great motivator of young players. The reason why the NHL has a coaching carousel is because there's a huge difference between molding young, impressionable players and trying to coach/motivate professional adults. Not saying he wouldn't be effective, just saying there is a massive difference between a junior and a professional coach.