nmigliore Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 The Devils have scheduled a 1:30 p.m. conference all today to make "a major announcement." http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/2009/07...oach-today.html he briefly added it is expected to be Lemaire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) but didn't cite a source. one time, don't be lemaire. actually hopefully the major announcement is that they've signed olli malmivaara. Edited July 13, 2009 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 FVCK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) hes edited, and added a bit now... It is expected that they name a head coach at that time.All signs point to Jacques Lemaire This will be Lemaire's second stint as the team's head coach. He coached them from 1993-94 to 1997-98 and guided them to their first Stanley Cup in 1995. (edit: took some out, i know there is that policy about not posting the whole article .. my bad) Edited July 13, 2009 by nmigliore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 lol, don't post the whole thing. i'm glad he changed it to 'all signs point to'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Devs Fan Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 i'm glad he changed it to 'all signs point to'. Sounds like he is using a magic 8 ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Sounds like he is using a magic 8 ball Hopefully one that's wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) IF it is Lemaire: While I believe this potentially can be a step backwards, I will give Jacques the benefit of the doubt and support him. Over a decade ago he helped transform this franchise into a power for that I am proud. The past few years the game has changed, it appears Jacque did not evolve with it, but I also think he didn't have the talent to do anything the past few years in Minny. He has a roster loaded with good young talent that I believe can go pretty deep with the right leadership. I support Jacques hope he can create magic again. What do you do with Johnny-Mac? Edited July 13, 2009 by MantaRay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I do agree with this Manta, a little bit. We'll see what happens. I just want to know why if it was Lemaire it took so friggin long to announce it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I do agree with this Manta, a little bit. We'll see what happens. I just want to know why if it was Lemaire it took so friggin long to announce it. lou was vetting other candidates and didn't like any of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Didn't see this coming at all. ... Really, I'll try and look at the positives. At least maybe Jacques can impart some discipline on all the younger guys who will supposedly be playing this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Didn't see this coming at all. edit: oops... sarcasm..... DM, yeah, you gotta add in a tag for that some day Edited July 13, 2009 by nmigliore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevil26 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I like the potential of his ability to develop these young kids that we will be using this year. I also give him him the benefit of the doubt that he knows that goals need to be scored. Not every game can be 1-0, 2-1 and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 you mean the announcement or the hiring of lemaire (if true)? because rumors of lemaire becoming the next devs' head coach were all over the place for awhile now.. I Really need to add those sarcasm tags some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 you mean the announcement or the hiring of lemaire (if true)? because rumors of lemaire becoming the next devs' head coach were all over the place for awhile now.. I Really need to add those sarcasm tags some day. yeah you do, heh. i can never tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 While I'd prefer someone with a similar approach to Sutter, let's not forget that Lemaire's Wild did win the Northwest Division not too long ago. They won games based on defense, goaltending, and timely goal-scoring... so it's not like it would be that big of a stretch in Jersey, as many have already pointed out. At least it will give the writers something new to discuss about the Devils other than the cloak-and-dagger ways of Lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Well he's old and frankly I'm not sure his heart is 100% into coaching right now...which means he'll be as rigid and boring as possible since he won't care who he alienates or whose career he sets back (ie Niedermayer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USC09 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I've spoken to a lot of friends and Devils Fans in my area and all of them wanted Lemaire back. I have to tell you that with all the injuries in Minnesota this year, he did a great job as they contended for a playoff spot. Plus he will be an assistant with Team Canada, so thats always great. And Tremblay will definitely add experience. Parise will be fine, just like Gaborik was with Lemaire. So if it is Lemaire, then I will support him 100% just like I always support the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsfknnikp Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 How can I become a keeper of the bubble gum bucket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 This from the Newark Star Ledger: New Jersey Devils set to name new head coach http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/07...d_coach_la.html Jacques Lemaire is still believed to be the leading candidate, but no formal indication has been made. Right now, as the defensemen practice, Scott Stevens, Jacques Laperriere and Tommy Abelin are running the drills. General manager Lou Lamoriello peeked his head in about 10 minutes ago, but then disappeared once the announcement of the conference call was handed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USC09 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hey its July 13th, the date we also hired Sutter, but thank god its not a Friday, so maybe good can come out of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 i like the star ledger's version better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 The fact that still no one knows for sure is pretty amazing... is there anyone better at the lockdown than Lou? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section 110 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 as much as I respect Lemaire, I think the game has passed him by - he's not been as readily able to adjust since the rules change post-lockout. And he doesn't have Scott Stevens anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 other things the major announcement could be: jay pandolfo retiring tapio levo's jersey to be hung from the rafters panera bread sandwiches not as good as advertised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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