RunninWithTheDevil Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 2 minutes ago, smelly said: If Fitz doesn't meet with the media on this he is classless. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I mean, let's be honest - this was almost TOO obvious to happen after this weekend. The season is highly unlikely to be salvageable but you still needed to do this. Let Travis Green run it thru and then find a real coach in the summer. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils01 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 FINALLY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Imagine they still trade Holtz anyway lmaooo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lateralous Posted March 4 Popular Post Share Posted March 4 Alex Holtz right now 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Just now, Lateralous said: Alex Holtz right now Until they banish him to Calgary in 48 hours anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smelly Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Fell bad for him. But this was no longer viable after this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringtwins Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Timo back to right wing 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Just in case anyone missed it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckbuster Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I hope we can see some good hockey going forward. I am curious to see what changes he makes regarding roster and system. The team needs to finish strong, regain chemistry and confidence. As an employer I hate firing people and you always hope those you hire are successful and happy. Despite my opinion about Ruff as a coach, thank you for your tenure and hope he is happy whatever he decides to do in the future. Let’s Go Devils!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Lindy Ruff gone!!! Ohh holy day! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 (edited) The Devils fired rightfully Lindy but lest we forget they, uh, still need a goalie and help elsewhere. Pressure will now turn to Fitz. The (easy) coach scapegoating card is now out of your hand, sir. Edited March 4 by nmigliore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 (edited) It’s not even about if Green can magically turn everything around…this just needed to end. Especially with Lindy having fully lost the team. That could NOT continue. Edited March 4 by Colorado Rockies 1976 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smelly Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Sounds like a good fit for a Hail Mary playoff run, no? https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/canucks-fire-travis-green-jim-benning-bruce-boudreau/p31buyxd64jh16lwa9j08eqq3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muevelos Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Probably to late, but still good to have done. Would prefer Brylin personally. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fansinz88 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 17 minutes ago, NJDevs4978 said: Until they banish him to Calgary in 48 hours anyway That can’t happen now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 8 minutes ago, smelly said: Sounds like a good fit for a Hail Mary playoff run, no? https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/canucks-fire-travis-green-jim-benning-bruce-boudreau/p31buyxd64jh16lwa9j08eqq3 I took nothing positive out of that article .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 (edited) Some fair questions that need to be asked tomorrow: ”If a coaching change was an option for you, why did you wait this long to do so?” “Did your obvious friendship with Lindy cloud your judgment about what was best for the team?” Edited March 4 by Colorado Rockies 1976 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Should have been done before the turn of the new year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 21 minutes ago, nmigliore said: The Devils fired rightfully Lindy but lest we forget they, uh, still need a goalie and help elsewhere. Pressure will now turn to Fitz. The (easy) coach scapegoating card is now out of your hand, sir. Give us a few more minutes to be happy dude 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aylbert Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 4 minutes ago, Colorado Rockies 1976 said: Some fair questions that need to be asked tomorrow: ”If a coaching change was an option for you, why did you wait this long to do so?” “Did your obvious friendship with Lindy cloud your judgment about what was best for the team?” “As GM, I always have that option… but I did and do believe in Ruff’s ability to develop a roster. Obviously the organization had higher expectations this season, but ran into some unfortunate injuries. Lindy did an admirable job trying to navigate this team through it, but especially on this west coast trip, it became apparent that his messaging and command was no longer what it should be… and the return to NJ home ice was going to be a detriment.” or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 minute ago, aylbert said: “As GM, I always have that option… but I did and do believe in Ruff’s ability to develop a roster. Obviously the organization had higher expectations this season, but ran into some unfortunate injuries. Lindy did an admirable job trying to navigate this team through it, but especially on this west coast trip, it became apparent that his messaging and command was no longer what it should be… and the return to NJ home ice was going to be a detriment.” or something like that. Which politicians do you write for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Holy sh!t. I'm legitimately stunned. I can't believe they axed him now of all times. Sometimes I feel like members of the organization actually read this forum. I mean, look no further than what I actually posted this morning regarding GM's not willing to do the hard things, i.e. fire a coach with 20 games left in the season so that a new coach can take over and get to work with no pressure when it no longer matters. Not exactly sure if that's what they're doing in this case because I think we all know Green probably isn't taking over as primary head coach next year, but who knows. The timing on this is really weird, but at least he did it. That's something. Guess we'll see how the fellas respond tomorrow. My bet/offer is now modified - if Green takes the Devils 6-0 over the next stretch, I'll get a Stadium Series jersey with Green on the back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oglethorpe13 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Was legitimately surprised to see this. Thought for sure they were riding out the season with lindy since he should've been let go much sooner. Sucks for lindy, he seems like a good guy but he lost the room and was far off from keeping this team competitive. Now we'll have one less thing to overly complain about! Cheers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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