Prucenterrules Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 am I the only one who thinks Lemaire is a good choice? It's not that I think he is a bad choice, it's just that I don't want to go back to 2-1 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 am I the only one who thinks Lemaire is a good choice? Younger players. Older Coaches. It could work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 am I the only one who thinks Lemaire is a good choice? I'd love to be wrong, but I'm afraid he's going to try to bring back his system, when the team plays better forechecking and scoring more. That said, I have a huge amount of respect for Lemaire and all he's done for the franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 It's not that I think he is a bad choice, it's just that I don't want to go back to 2-1 games. If we have the 2, I'll take them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I'd love to be wrong, but I'm afraid he's going to try to bring back his system, when the team plays better forechecking and scoring more. That said, I have a huge amount of respect for Lemaire and all he's done for the franchise. My opinion exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Devil Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 am I the only one who thinks Lemaire is a good choice? No. I am all for him. I love Lemaire and his style of hockey. Defense, accountability, etc.. Give him another run at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I'd love to be wrong, but I'm afraid he's going to try to bring back his system, when the team plays better forechecking and scoring more. That said, I have a huge amount of respect for Lemaire and all he's done for the franchise. I don't think there's any "he's going to try" about it. He will. And when you have players speaking out, they know the score. If we were active in the FA market (which I'm not sure we were, other than maybe having fleeting interest in Nieds when he was having another Brutus moment for a few hours on 7/1, before he put the dagger back in his pocket), the stench of Lemaire probably kept people away. If you like Zach Parise as a 60 point player, you should be all for Lemaire. Because his ass will be parked at the blue line, and he can't score from outside the circles. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher72 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 GO DEVILS!!! nice haha. while we're at it, is Jim Dowd still out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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slasher72 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I don't think there's any "he's going to try" about it. He will. And when you have players speaking out, they know the score. If we were active in the FA market (which I'm not sure we were, other than maybe having fleeting interest in Nieds when he was having another Brutus moment for a few hours on 7/1, before he put the dagger back in his pocket), the stench of Lemaire probably kept people away. If you like Zach Parise as a 60 point player, you should be all for Lemaire. Because his ass will be parked at the blue line, and he can't score from outside the circles. Good luck. Lemaire's defensive trap style of play will probably drive Parise away from the team, due to lack of production.. if you like Zach as a Devil, watch him now while you still can.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Devs Fan Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Wonder if Johnny Mac has packed yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Lemaire's defensive trap style of play will probably drive Parise away from the team, due to lack of production.. if you like Zach as a Devil, watch him now while you still can.. If it ever gets to that point, Lemaire would be gone before Zach. but I believe he's learned a few things since leaving here, adapting to the new NHL. He let Gaborik cherry pick in Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 am I the only one who thinks Lemaire is a good choice? Nope. Lou hired Sutter to change our team philosophy and make us more aggressive. To think he'd hire the next coach to be the complete opposite makes no sense. Lemaire is a brilliant hockey mind that came from a Habs team that invented the trap but still scored like crazy. And besides, to shy away from Lemaire just because he won't be around forever is kinda silly. Unless your name is Barry Trotz or Lindy Ruff, your time as a coach with any team in this league is short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 am I the only one who thinks Lemaire is a good choice? I think it would be one of the best choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 am I the only one who thinks Lemaire is a good choice? Let me think, vs Johnny Mac in a heart beat it's Lemaire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxchaznjxx Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 i would hate to see lemaire back. he is not a good choice for the team. not only do i not want to see that style of hockey here, that type of system doesn't work well in this league anymore. and it doesn't make players want to come and play here, or sign and stay here. and why would we want another coach who we think is only going to be around for a year or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wensink Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) Lemaire is smart and I do not think he will install the same style he did the first time round. (At least I hope) Also do you think Lou thinks he's the perfect mentor for Johnny Mac? It would sorta be like Robinson the last time. Edit - He's good with teaching as well Edited July 11, 2009 by John Wensink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxchaznjxx Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Lemaire is smart and I do not think he will install the same style he did the first time round. (At least I hope)Also do you think Lou thinks he's the perfect mentor for Johnny Mac? It would sorta be like Robinson the last time. Edit - He's good with teaching as well what exactly are you basing the opinion on that lemaire will bring any other style? do you honestly believe he's ready for a big forechecking style now? he's been doing the same thing for so long i don't think he knows any other way, nor do i believe that he thinks that style won't work. i feel it's just taking a big step back for this organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wensink Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 what exactly are you basing the opinion on that lemaire will bring any other style? do you honestly believe he's ready for a big forechecking style now? he's been doing the same thing for so long i don't think he knows any other way, nor do i believe that he thinks that style won't work. i feel it's just taking a big step back for this organization. I'm not really basing it on anything other than he knows hockey and hopefully can see what works in the here and now. He was smart enough to install the "trap" from what he saw in Europe, maybe he can change. I may be wrong, he could be stuck in his ways. If that is where we're at it could be a step back no doubt. I'm not for or against Lemaire. Coach wise I don't care who it is...Lou runs the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 what exactly are you basing the opinion on that lemaire will bring any other style? do you honestly believe he's ready for a big forechecking style now? he's been doing the same thing for so long i don't think he knows any other way, nor do i believe that he thinks that style won't work. i feel it's just taking a big step back for this organization. Lou hired Sutter to change our team philosophy and make us more aggressive. To think he'd hire the next coach to be the complete opposite makes no sense. Lemaire is a brilliant hockey mind that came from a Habs team that invented the trap but still scored like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxchaznjxx Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 again, you're not basing that on any fact at all. there is nothing in his coaching past that backs that up. you're just hoping lou is smart enough and jacque is open enough to become more aggressive. i don't see that happening. and this team is in no way comparable to any of lemaires canadiens teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 lemaire would be an absolute disaster. that's not saying he won't be good, maybe he will be, but it's a step back for the franchise if it happens, and i'll have a LOT more to say if it comes to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxchaznjxx Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 i agree tri. and for the record, i don't think this team is in bad shape. we were a division winner(playing in arguably the toughest division) without our top goalie for most of the year and were less then 2 mins away from the 2nd rd. i think with the right coach this team will be as competative as last season. i just don't believe lemaire is the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestockholmpig Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 If Lemaire is hired and we end up with disgruntled players such as Parise and Zajac leaving in a couple years, I honestly believe Lamoriello should be fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I'm not in the lemaire camp. you can't change the spots on a leopard. Risebrough was fired becvause ownership wanted to go in a new direction. he was probably told to let lemaire go, but lemaire resigned after hearing plans from Risebrough. I also think this is a step back for the devils. wiht all the fricken coaching talent that is out there. Oh well, I trust lou. If this blows up halfway thru this season , lou will not fire his ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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