vadvlfan Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 On 6/25/2020 at 10:45 AM, SterioDesign said: could be that or simply a "leave no stone unturned" kind of thing too There is a drawback to hiring a guy with totally different philosophy. like for example Dean Lombardi, who would say, I wouldn't have assembled a team like this. I'll go in a different direction. therefore, I'll need 3-4 years to pull it off. I think ownership feels they are well on their way to having a very good team. Merely needs tweaking. We all thought Ray assembled a decent team (back in Oct) , just didn't perform for whatever reason. (coaching? goaltending?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 3 hours ago, moustic said: Why the hate for Ruff ? Some folks are OK with Ruff, but just feel there are better choices out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkin cutter Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I feel bad for whomever gets the job. Feels like it will be a stop gap coach. As long as the he makes our kids grow balls I don't care who it is. Just no nas please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 23 hours ago, pumpkin cutter said: I feel bad for whomever gets the job. Feels like it will be a stop gap coach. As long as the he makes our kids grow balls I don't care who it is. Just no nas please. I doubt any coach will sign with any club with short term contract. We all know coaches have short shelf life. He's covered even if he doesn't pan out. I think this is spot on and I hope whomever we hire can do this. Even if you're smallish player (Like Nathan Gerbe) plays like he's 6-2 - 225. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Looks like we can rule out fan favorite, "the Swedish guy" as a coaching candidate for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzey Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 So he has interest in coaching in the NHL , just not for the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 22 minutes ago, nessus said: Looks like we can rule out fan favorite, "the Swedish guy" as a coaching candidate for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Jerzey said: So he has interest in coaching in the NHL , just not for the Devils. Rikard: “So who’s the GM going to be” Devils Mgm: “The what?” R: “you need a GM...” DM: “... nah.... we’ll be fine....” R: “See ya...” 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, jagknife said: Rikard: “So who’s the GM going to be” Devils Mgm: “The what?” R: “you need a GM...” DM: “... nah.... we’ll be fine....” R: “See ya...” The bolded made me think of this instantly (go to the 10 sec mark): https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=jaws+tiger+shark&ru=%2fvideos%2fsearch%3fq%3djaws%2btiger%2bshark%26FORM%3dHDRSC4&view=detail&mid=79DF0BD9D3EE3176AB6879DF0BD9D3EE3176AB68&rvsmid=BF7314554C66DC831E0BBF7314554C66DC831E0B&FORM=VDQVAP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moustic Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 SAD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 On 7/1/2020 at 9:02 AM, Jerzey said: So he has interest in coaching in the NHL , just not for the Devils. Can you blame him? Feel like we're a bit directionless right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Devilsfan118 said: Can you blame him? Feel like we're a bit directionless right now. You’re only saying that because we aren’t playing, don’t have a permanent GM, don’t have a permanent coach, don’t have any true star forwards, don’t have any strong defensemen, and are relying on a very young goalie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 10 hours ago, mfitz804 said: You’re only saying that because we aren’t playing, don’t have a permanent GM, don’t have a permanent coach, don’t have any true star forwards, don’t have any strong defensemen, and are relying on a very young goalie. we got brand new jerseys tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBreeze Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 https://www.nj.com/devils/2020/07/devils-not-ready-to-make-playoffs-but-absolutely-should-keep-gm-and-coach-former-exec-says.html?src=rss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 hour ago, MrBreeze said: https://www.nj.com/devils/2020/07/devils-not-ready-to-make-playoffs-but-absolutely-should-keep-gm-and-coach-former-exec-says.html?src=rss That would be a huge NO for me on keeping Nas. And I completely disagree with Button that it would be “delusional” to believe the Devils could make the playoffs next season. They add a capable backup, and Mac keeps playing at a high level they could be a bubble team. Especially if Nico, Jack, Bratt, and Gusev all have better seasons, which I think is pretty likely. Also, how about having a more experienced coach behind the bench precisely because we have such a young team? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 3 hours ago, MrBreeze said: https://www.nj.com/devils/2020/07/devils-not-ready-to-make-playoffs-but-absolutely-should-keep-gm-and-coach-former-exec-says.html?src=rss Button literally is attributing all of the success under Nasraddine without even acknowledging the super human performance of a rookie goalie. He literally says he doesn't know if Blackwood is a #1 but as anyone with half a clue can see, if you put any of the other goalies we had this year in net for an extended period of time, that magical amazing record that Button gives Nassraddine the credit alone for is gone to sh!t and this isnt even a discussion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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