MadDog2020 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 'No red flags'- the new status quo? http://fireandice.northjersey.com/mobile/fire-ice-1.174987/other-coaching-hirings-not-impacting-devils-search-shero-elias-on-the-same-page-1.1343482 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Looks like Bylsma to Buffalo is happening: http://m.thn.com/blog/report-sabres-have-agreement-in-place-to-hire-dan-bylsma/ Too bad for Devils, Oates interviewed for Sharks job may go with DeBoer, Sharks have better team than Devils so they may do well. No word about Stevens do you think? Is Robinson still out in SJ? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Bylsma to Buffalo is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokar Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Bylsma to Buffalo is done. Signed for 5 yrs https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/604001004082847744 they will also have to give a 3rd pick https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/604001254784770049 Edited May 28, 2015 by sokar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Our options are dwindling. I really think we go the AHL route. With the exception of a few guys, traditionally this team has hired guys with some, and in most cases a LOT, of coaching and/or playing experience at the NHL level, so it would be quite different to go that route, but we also tend to hire within, and bringing in an AHL coach would be doing just that. It would be someone who "knows the organization" at least on some level, and a guy who is probably young enough that he will be the coach for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobilly45 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I have a feeling Stevens will be the next coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Bylsma to Buffalo is a good move for them Edited May 28, 2015 by RunninWithTheDevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans04 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Our options are dwindling. I really think we go the AHL route. With the exception of a few guys, traditionally this team has hired guys with some, and in most cases a LOT, of coaching and/or playing experience at the NHL level, so it would be quite different to go that route, but we also tend to hire within, and bringing in an AHL coach would be doing just that. It would be someone who "knows the organization" at least on some level, and a guy who is probably young enough that he will be the coach for years to come. Are you hinting at Kowalsky? I don't see it, great guy for sure. He's a solid company guy that has gotten marginally talented at best rosters in Albany (some years not as bad as others) and hasn't had much success to speak about. Great company guy that just rolls with the punches, Shero has zero ties/loyalty to the guy and I would seriously question Shero's autonomy if it ended up being Rick. No way imo. If not Rick who were you thinking about in the AHL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoffeecake Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Are you hinting at Kowalsky? I don't see it, great guy for sure. He's a solid company guy that has gotten marginally talented at best rosters in Albany (some years not as bad as others) and hasn't had much success to speak about. Great company guy that just rolls with the punches, Shero has zero ties/loyalty to the guy and I would seriously question Shero's autonomy if it ended up being Rick. No way imo. If not Rick who were you thinking about in the AHL? I've mentioned the fact that I like Kowalsky a number of times since DeBoer got fired. I think I was just ignored every time.I think the guy from WB/Scranton will end up getting the job. I don't think they want a guy like Paul Mac right now. That NHL.com article mentioned those two and a Washington assistant, but they were citing "speculation". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xscottie2hottiex Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I say give Stevens the reigns for a season. If not, now that Bylsma has gone to Buffalo, I honestly can't say who the best option is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans04 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I could see Hynes based on the tie to Shero if they go the guy with no NHL coaching experience route. For Kowalsky I think the odds of him getting let go are better than him ever getting the job. Not saying it's fair by any stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoffeecake Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Maybe Kowalsky will get an assistant spot if Stevens and Oates aren't both back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I wouldn't mind the Hynes [coach] Reirden-Stevens [assistants] set up TG was floating earlier today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Everyone's getting a shiny new head coach but us! : ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Everyone's getting a shiny new head coach but us! : ( Our coach/overlord from last season had a shiny head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Are you hinting at Kowalsky? I don't see it, great guy for sure. He's a solid company guy that has gotten marginally talented at best rosters in Albany (some years not as bad as others) and hasn't had much success to speak about. Great company guy that just rolls with the punches, Shero has zero ties/loyalty to the guy and I would seriously question Shero's autonomy if it ended up being Rick. No way imo. If not Rick who were you thinking about in the AHL? Yeah, from an inside perspective he is one I think is a possibility, and I wouldn't necessarily be thrilled about it, but at the same time I'm willing to try it.And if not for him, then I could see us trying to pick the pocket of another team and nab an AHL coach elsewhere that has had more success. No names off the top of my head, but I know there's guys who have had good tracker records. Cooper in Tampa I'd the best proven and most recent exampke I can think of. This move also makes the most sense because a lot of current/ex NHL coaches and/or guys with NHL experience may not want to come here because it doesn't sound promising or exciting based on the current roster and circumstances, but an AHL coach on the other hand woukd likely be happy just to have the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Looks/sounds like we're going to bring in a fresh new face (a guy with limited NHL experience) to rebuild the franchise. Which I'm okay with, I guess.. because it worked out so well the last time we tried that, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Looks/sounds like we're going to bring in a fresh new face (a guy with limited NHL experience) to rebuild the franchise. Which I'm okay with, I guess.. because it worked out so well the last time we tried that, right? Having another John MacLean season would be pretty great for the Devils considering the position they are in. Although in fairness they basically had a John MacLean half-season once Lou took over coaching and Schneider saved the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I say give Stevens the reigns for a season. If not, now that Bylsma has gone to Buffalo, I honestly can't say who the best option is. Off topic, but my friend Scott used to use your exact username on AOL. Waaaay back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyP. Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/772418 Phil Housley ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Damn, that came out of the blue. Housley is an intriguing candidate. Plus there's the Team USA connection. Edited May 30, 2015 by MadDog2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 saw that (Houseley) on twitter. The Devils are in "rebuild" mode, hopefully if he's the guy, he can work with younger players. Anyway, he's always been an offensive guy. Also, he has a young mobile defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themightyall Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I don't like how coaches and execs that are getting promoting can still be subject to compensation. There is at least an argument that it was a lateral move but who would want not only take on a novice head coach, pay them, and then also give up a pick for them? If Housley is an assistant getting his first head coaching job, there shouldn't be compensation attached to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) I don't like how coaches and execs that are getting promoting can still be subject to compensation. There is at least an argument that it was a lateral move but who would want not only take on a novice head coach, pay them, and then also give up a pick for them? If Housley is an assistant getting his first head coaching job, there shouldn't be compensation attached to it. I dont see it as a bad thing if the guy is currently employed somewhere. Its another like with the case of Shero/Bylsma where the guy has been canned already and is still just under contract. If the guy is canned, compensation should not be necessary. That said, I don't want the Devils to hire anyone that requires compensation to acquire considering where/how we're currently situated. 3rd round picks are assets which we desperately need. One thing to consider is that someone like Housley may have an out in his current contract that would allow him to take a head coaching job elsewhere without compensation since its a promotion rather than a lateral head coach to head coach type of move. I can't say I'm for or against Housley at this point. I like his pedigree and I like that he's been with Nashville two years and we've seen what he's done with guys like Seth Jones and his national team work speaks for itself. But, Scott Stevens has been pretty good with Adam Larsson and Severson so far. I'd rather give Stevens a crack at this point than Housley. Housley could be what Gelinas needs. I think there's pros and cons to both Housley/Stevens. Edited May 30, 2015 by ghdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 http://fireandice.northjersey.com/mobile/fire-ice-1.174987/decision-on-devils-next-head-coach-could-come-in-next-two-days-1.1346104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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