jagknife Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Everyone wants a change, this should be the first domino Its too soon to fire the head coach The offense is non-existant and the power play is about as useful as tits on a bull. Get rid of the Ray Liotta look-a-like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theamazingtiny Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 But he's a goodfella, a wise-guy, one of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 what a statement - just what the team needs to set things in motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic26 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Get rid of the whole coaching staff while they're at it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) The thing is though, hasn't our faceoff percentage been vastly improved this year over the last few years? so he must be doing something right. Again the players aren't executing, he cant do anymore than tell them what to do, unless we sign him to a deal and send him out there (at this point it might not be a bad idea). Edited November 2, 2010 by Chimaira_Devil_#9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtime98 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Get rid of the AHL caliber defense and the inept offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Hell.. Fire the guy who cleans the sidewalk outside of the Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 The thing is though, hasn't our faceoff percentage been vastly improved this year over the last few years? so he must be doing something right. Again the players aren't executing, he cant do anymore than tell them what to do, unless we sign him to a deal and send him out there (at this point it might not be a bad idea). That's actually what I was thinking about on the way in today... what made me think of the Minnesota Men thing.... Oats is doing his job and it's not his place to say more - not too loudly in any event. It's not polite to overstep your boundries even if you might see what's doing, you know? Man -- ANY ideas woudl be a help at this point I'd think. But in the real world I think I'd be hesitant to actually say stuff... unless I'd tied one on and started to hold forth or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbdf Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 They seem to lack any semblence of a system - it really just looks like a bunch of experienced guys playing pond hockey out there, they sort of know where they should be from being coached in their youth, but have no coach now giving them direction and a system - just rolling lines and rushing up ice. It's really been terrible to watch. I can give the D a little lee-way, after all, minus the injuries, at least 3 of those guys are playing in Albany, but the offense needs to have some kind of coaching direction/strategy/system to act as cohesive agent and get them all on the same page. So either 1) Johnny Mac has some system in his head that he's unable to communicate to these guys; 2) He has communicated it and they either don't buy into it or just can't execute it; or, 3) He really didn't have any system to put in place and is just winging it each night, hoping to get buy on the talent of his experienced forward group. If any of those three scenario's are really the case, it would be apparent that Lou picked the wrong coach for the job. Regardless, if they don't pull out a heaping handful of wins by thanksgiving, you gotta get a new coach - you can't let this continue through Christmas, sacrifice the 1st half of the season and have any glimmer of hope for a playoff birth. It would really really suck that the first high 1st round pick this team has had in 20+ years ends up forfeited to the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Our PP has sucked since last season. Its not Oates. They seem to lack any semblence of a system - it really just looks like a bunch of experienced guys playing pond hockey out there, they sort of know where they should be from being coached in their youth, but have no coach now giving them direction and a system - just rolling lines and rushing up ice. It's really been terrible to watch. I can give the D a little lee-way, after all, minus the injuries, at least 3 of those guys are playing in Albany, but the offense needs to have some kind of coaching direction/strategy/system to act as cohesive agent and get them all on the same page. So either 1) Johnny Mac has some system in his head that he's unable to communicate to these guys; 2) He has communicated it and they either don't buy into it or just can't execute it; or, 3) He really didn't have any system to put in place and is just winging it each night, hoping to get buy on the talent of his experienced forward group. If any of those three scenario's are really the case, it would be apparent that Lou picked the wrong coach for the job. Regardless, if they don't pull out a heaping handful of wins by thanksgiving, you gotta get a new coach - you can't let this continue through Christmas, sacrifice the 1st half of the season and have any glimmer of hope for a playoff birth. It would really really suck that the first high 1st round pick this team has had in 20+ years ends up forfeited to the league. +1 Just like Sutter we have get back to Devils Hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grcenter47 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Hell.. Fire the guy who cleans the sidewalk outside of the Rock they should fire the vendor who was by my section who sold me the flat soda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 It's not Oates' fault. He only helps with the song writing and instrumentation. Sometimes he does the backing vocals. Our power play is just like last year. No one in front of the net, we can't shrink down the four man box. Other teams have scouted our PP and know that when the defense gets on the puck handler he usually fumble the puck and creates a turnover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grcenter47 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 It's not Oates' fault. He only helps with the song writing and instrumentation. Sometimes he does the backing vocals. Our power play is just like last year. No one in front of the net, we can't shrink down the four man box. Other teams have scouted our PP and know that when the defense gets on the puck handler he usually fumble the puck and creates a turnover. oates provides cowbell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) I keep writing oats don't I ANYHOW...you all are getting the ball rolling -- dude is OLD. Stop even! I had no idea how massively underrated he's been. I wikipediad him Aren't I lame? I just see good players and assume the whole world thinks so too. Sooo... no Oates bashing here. We've got to appreciate what we have.... and -- understand there are boundries that you shouldn't cross and stuff. I mean he can't do much there. he's doign what he can// Larry -- I feel like he's enjoying himself too much. Dude HAS a job to do. If anything Johnny mac's got to tell Larry he is needed to be a stronger force with the D. you want to keep Larry sane. but he can't pick and choose who he's going to coach and he can't be all nice and stuff... When I think about it, I am beginning to see how Mac's got to operate here and he's really not so bad. I'm not sure he IS taking too long to take action. Edited November 2, 2010 by Pepperkorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Oh MAN!!! G&Q#$&(Q&*# it! Now I'm getting a slow burn about this past HoF vote... dammitall you all suck! except grcenter with the hideous avatar... it helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantesinferno Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 That's actually what I was thinking about on the way in today... what made me think of the Minnesota Men thing.... Oats is doing his job and it's not his place to say more - not too loudly in any event. It's not polite to overstep your boundries even if you might see what's doing, you know? Man -- ANY ideas woudl be a help at this point I'd think. But in the real world I think I'd be hesitant to actually say stuff... unless I'd tied one on and started to hold forth or something I agree you are onto something with the M man theory. I would modify it a bit and call it the Devils Man syndrome. I believe Lou seeks out the type of player/personality that your M Man has. It is who he wants in the organization. Someone who has self discipline and self control and can play his role (or instrument in the orchestra to use Lou's old cliche). Would you say, stoic, unemotional, practical etc...? The problem is..there is no fire or passion in these types of people. The second oboe usually doesn't get upset if the 3rd flute comes in late on the 9th measure...it's simply not his problem. That's what this team looks like right now....go out, play my shift and go to the bench. Lather, rinse, repeat, end of game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Fire Oates? I can't go for that! No can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 It's not Oates' fault. He only helps with the song writing and instrumentation. Sometimes he does the backing vocals. Our power play is just like last year. No one in front of the net, we can't shrink down the four man box. Other teams have scouted our PP and know that when the defense gets on the puck handler he usually fumble the puck and creates a turnover. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 It would really really suck that the first high 1st round pick this team has had in 20+ years ends up forfeited to the league. We haven't forfeited it yet (right?!). We don't have to decide that until right after the Cup final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilNurn Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Fire the injuries. Before they got here, we were fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 29th Pick Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Get rid of the AHL caliber defense and the inept offense. Something along these lines is true....our D is too young and inexperienced and our O is too old and over-rated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Why fire Oates the PP was a mess for year under MacLean. If you want to fire someone fire Lou and his son. Foreclose on the Rock. Let the Rock be run by Sharpe James. Boot the Devils and Nets bring in the Rangers and Knicks along with the bed bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils102 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) We haven't forfeited it yet (right?!). We don't have to decide that until right after the Cup final. I believe we traded it to Atlanta last year. EDIT: My bad... according to Kovalchuk 's profile on TSN we traded this years pick. So that one's already done. I believe the team chooses which pick they lose. So if get a high pick this year we don't have to dump it. Edited November 3, 2010 by devils102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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