Daniel 1,653 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, Neb00rs said: If there is a firing, I'd venture a guess that Alain Nasreddine is definitely out - he's a Hynes-era hire and hasn't produced impressive results. Grier could last just because he doesn't seem that consequential to the staff one way or another - as a new coach, he's here to learn more than anything. I think if anyone had a good chance of outliving Hynes though, it'd be Kowalsky given that he's been with the organization so long. That said, he doesn't seem to have much of a clue himself. Kowalsky would be worse than Hynes if that's possible. It needs to be someone who has proven he can win as an NHL head coach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neb00rs 2,944 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Daniel said: Kowalsky would be worse than Hynes if that's possible. It needs to be someone who has proven he can win as an NHL head coach. There's no way Kowalsky would be made head coach - that's not what I was saying...though actually he could be named interim coach. That would be a nightmare. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicomo 5,782 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Daniel said: Kowalsky would be worse than Hynes if that's possible. It needs to be someone who has proven he can win as an NHL head coach. I disagree. Craig Berube stepped in and won the Cup last year, and he was hardly a proven HC. It just needs to be the right guy. Edited October 12, 2019 by Nicomo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 1,653 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Nothing else to say but 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicomo 5,782 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Ok Ray... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 1,653 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 I fear that the only thing that will get Ray to fire his BFF is if the league announces we’re disqualified from the lottery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicomo 5,782 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 You take out the insane MVP effort by Hall, and Hynes hasn’t had this team even close to being competitive in 4+ years. It’s time to move on. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neb00rs 2,944 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) John Hynes is a good dude. He's been good to the players, he's been good to the fans, and he's a guy you really root for. That said, life's not fair, gotta start preparing to replace him. He's got three more games to really turn things around before the week layoff and Shero has to have options ready by then. Edited October 13, 2019 by Neb00rs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyP. 43 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 We know Hynesy is Shero's guy. But how long is the rope? If Devs go winless in October - 10 games - It should be bye bye Hynesy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devils744 15 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, JohnnyP. said: We know Hynesy is Shero's guy. But how long is the rope? If Devs go winless in October - 10 games - It should be bye bye Hynesy. end of october? that's way too late to attempt to save the season. he will be fired next saturday night/sunday if this continues. gives the new coach a few days of practice before a game unless it's their bye week already. 11 minutes ago, JohnnyP. said: Edited October 13, 2019 by devils744 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyP. 43 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, devils744 said: end of october? that's way too late to attempt to save the season. he will be fired next saturday night/sunday if this continues. gives the new coach a few days of practice before a game unless it's their bye week already. I'd agree with that move you state. I'm just of the opinion that Shero will give him the month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MadDog2020 8,371 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, JohnnyP. said: I'd agree with that move you state. I'm just of the opinion that Shero will give him the month. It wouldn’t be the first time Shero waited too long to fire a coach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyP. 43 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Just now, MadDog2020 said: It wouldn’t be the first time Shero waited too long to fire a coach. Word Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevsMan84 2,361 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, MadDog2020 said: It wouldn’t be the first time Shero waited too long to fire a coach. I'm hoping that he learned from that. If not he can join Coach Loser on his way out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thecoffeecake 397 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) I'm surprised he was given an 0-2-2 leash, but yea, he's Shero's guy. But one win isn't going to save his job. If the team is playing NHL .500, he's gotta go. I think he'd need to set the world on fire through October. Or, I hope that's what it would take. I bet Ray is gonna roll through his USA Hockey rolodex before he does anything else. Any decent American coaches without a job? I'm not saying he'll only hire an American coach, but if there's a good one available, I'd guess they'd be the front runner. He wouldn't be dumb enough to hire Bylsma, would he? Edited October 13, 2019 by thecoffeecake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jerrydevil 82 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I'm gonna miss the "Mister DeVil" commercial. Ah well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 1,653 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 35 minutes ago, thecoffeecake said: I'm surprised he was given an 0-2-2 leash, but yea, he's Shero's guy. But one win isn't going to save his job. If the team is playing NHL .500, he's gotta go. I think he'd need to set the world on fire through October. Or, I hope that's what it would take. I bet Ray is gonna roll through his USA Hockey rolodex before he does anything else. Any decent American coaches without a job? I'm not saying he'll only hire an American coach, but if there's a good one available, I'd guess they'd be the front runner. He wouldn't be dumb enough to hire Bylsma, would he? I think Bylsma is a Detroit assistant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SterioDesign 2,959 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, devils744 said: end of october? that's way too late to attempt to save the season. he will be fired next saturday night/sunday if this continues. gives the new coach a few days of practice before a game unless it's their bye week already. way too late? the blues were one of the last team in the league in JANUARY, they went through months of rumours of them willing to trade everyone and blowup the team. And they won the cup. Lets calm down a bit lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfitz804 10,737 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 minute ago, SterioDesign said: way too late? the blues were one of the last team in the league in JANUARY, they went through months of rumours of them willing to trade everyone and blowup the team. And they won the cup. Lets calm down a bit lol Blues had one win through 6 games last year, so clearly it’s a COMPLETELY different situation lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 1,653 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Jerrydevil said: I'm gonna miss the "Mister DeVil" commercial. Ah well. An extra bonus so far as I’m concerned. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Antiquated Colorado Rockie 459 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 2 hours ago, MadDog2020 said: It wouldn’t be the first time Shero waited too long to fire a coach. yup. That was his demise in Pittsburgh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devils01 201 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/rumor-scott-stevens-a-potential-replacement-for-nhl-coach-on-the-hot-seat Rumor: Scott Stevens a potential replacement for NHL coach on the hot seat. edit: not sure how legit this is Edited October 13, 2019 by Devils01 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicomo 5,782 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Devils01 said: https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/rumor-scott-stevens-a-potential-replacement-for-nhl-coach-on-the-hot-seat Rumor: Scott Stevens a potential replacement for NHL coach on the hot seat. edit: not sure how legit this is Without even clicking on it I’m going to guess not very? Stevens made it pretty clear he wanted more family time when he left coaching in Minnesota. Granted, it’s been a couple years, but I doubt he’d want the job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NJDevils1214 2,889 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Nicomo said: Without even clicking on it I’m going to guess not very? Stevens made it pretty clear he wanted more family time when he left coaching in Minnesota. Granted, it’s been a couple years, but I doubt he’d want the job. I also don't see any reason it would be him vs a coach with head coaching experience like a Ruff or Boucher. Just don't see them taking a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chimaira_Devil_#9 781 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 My biggest concern with Hynes and the coaching staff now isn't actually the system or winning games , is their ability to develop young talent. Watching the game last night and I can't really say that any of the young guys brought into this roster over the last few years have made any form of step. Specifically I don't feel like Butcher and Severson seem to have learned a thing. If we are going to bring a coach in they need to have attack record of improving young players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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