nyrsuck26 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/08/can_scott_stevens_teach_the_ne.html Discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 This is great news, would love nothing more than to have Mr.Stevens around the lockeroom! Scotty would definitely hold people accountable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 How about he shaves off that beard (for you PK), throws Andy Greene under the team bus, puts on a #6 jersey and plays this season incognito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice dog Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/08/can_scott_stevens_teach_the_ne.html Discuss. Expanding Stevens role with the organization is the best off season news so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Great read... I'm thrilled to have Scotty more involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 How about he shaves off that beard (for you PK), throws Andy Greene under the team bus, puts on a #6 jersey and plays this season incognito I'd like to take this moment to re-iterate my long-held belief that Andy Greene will prove more valuable than most think this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I, too, am excited that Stevens has a coaching role for the Devils, but I think it's good to put it all in perspective. He's not going to be a savior and he's not patrolling the blue line anymore. The notion that he's going to "teach the Devils how to win again" is fantasy. Fantasies are fun ... then reality crashes the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I've been at the forefront of defending the re-hiring of Lemaire, believing that there's no way he'll bring back the exact same system that he implemented in the mid-'90s. But a couple of these quotes from Scotty kinda have me scared. "I believe in Jacques' system, so I think it will be a learning experience for me once again. I'm excited about that. We believe in the same system and the same things and we had success with that system and those ideas." "That's always been the best part of Devils hockey. We have to make sure that's our best part, playing well defensively both the defensemen and forwards doing the job. We have to try to create turnovers on the transition. Create offense that way. We want to score goals and we have guys who can score goals, but we have to respect our own end and do a good job in that area." Is it just me, or does it sound like Stevens looks forward to getting the Devils back to that extinct brand of hockey? Maybe I'm trying too hard to read between the lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'd like to take this moment to re-iterate my long-held belief that Andy Greene will prove more valuable than most think this year. I really hope you are correct. They seem to have a slot for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm sure if he just threatens them they will obey.. or end up like Lindros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Expanding Stevens role with the organization is the best off season news so far. +1,000,000,000,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegame346 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Is it just me or does Stevens in that picture still look like he could tear the head off a bear in a few seconds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I've been at the forefront of defending the re-hiring of Lemaire, believing that there's no way he'll bring back the exact same system that he implemented in the mid-'90s. But a couple of these quotes from Scotty kinda have me scared. Is it just me, or does it sound like Stevens looks forward to getting the Devils back to that extinct brand of hockey? Maybe I'm trying too hard to read between the lines. I was afraid of that too. The good news is Stevens isn't in charge. I hope that Lemaire is smart enough not to go back to the trap, even if Stevens likes it. Best case scenario Lemaire and Stevens add defensive accountability without changing the offensive stuff that worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 How about he shaves off that beard (for you PK), throws Andy Greene under the team bus, puts on a #6 jersey and plays this season incognito This is a fantastic idea... how we can make this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'm not going to pretend like I know how good of a coach Scott Stevens will be, but this is another backwards looking move by Lou. A philosophy that I am not the biggest fan of. Hopefully it will work though since some guys have played with Scott before and respect him wholeheartedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH26 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'm not going to pretend like I know how good of a coach Scott Stevens will be, but this is another backwards looking move by Lou. A philosophy that I am not the biggest fan of. Hopefully it will work though since some guys have played with Scott before and respect him wholeheartedly. You can't deny that leadership is one of the most important characteristics in a coach, and we all know Stevens has that in spades. He can learn the X's and O's before becoming experienced enough in that game to get a head coaching job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 They talk offense but really it's the defense they will be working with. We need a second line center to have offensive power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtime98 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 The answer to the question is YES. Stevens can teach them how to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'm not going to pretend like I know how good of a coach Scott Stevens will be, but this is another backwards looking move by Lou. A philosophy that I am not the biggest fan of. Hopefully it will work though since some guys have played with Scott before and respect him wholeheartedly. while i don't think scott stevens will have a large impact on this team at all, i also fail to see how it's a 'backwards looking' move. every coaching hire would be a backwards looking move in this regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCava83 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Is it just me or does Stevens in that picture still look like he could tear the head off a bear in a few seconds? Yea it does too bad its an older pic (see the orange NHL Shield on the mic)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I love that more and more the Devs are "getting the band back together" this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyvegas Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 If Great One cant help Phoenix win, why would we expect that Scotty can? That being said, I couldn't be happier than to have him with the team. But he cant get out there with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCava83 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 If Great One cant help Phoenix win, why would we expect that Scotty can? That being said, I couldn't be happier than to have him with the team. But he cant get out there with them. Because IMO Gretzky was just super talented furthermore he was not a Coyote. # 4 Bleeds the Red and Black and if any of his heart and devotion can have an effect on even one young guy it can carry on his legacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrydevil Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 # 4 Bleeds the Red and Black and if any of his heart and devotion can have an effect on even one young guy it can carry on his legacy. It's a nice sentiment but a little too Hollywood-ish for my tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I love that more and more the Devs are "getting the band back together" this season. They're on a mission from God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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