ThreeCups Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I was also thinking Ted Nolan. Someone like him could work. I can see Johnny Mac getting passed over one last time....he did only have 1 season in Lowell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackchi Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Ted Nolan John Stevens Ken Hitchcock Mike Haviland forgot his name... the assistant coach to JL Scott Stevens JMAC BArry Melrose??? He loves Newark so much.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 That's probably what it will come down to, if you believe the Jimmy Leeds rumor Haviland was the second choice last year. It's starting to almost be a place where coaches wouldn't want to go........a coach's graveyard if you will. I'll find out more on this soon. Like I said, he had the job last year, everything was in place just pending on what Lemaire wanted to do. But with him in the playoffs and a possible deep run, who knows how that will play out for next year. The original issue was he and LL didn't see eye to eye on an issue they had with eachother in the past, but they seemed to have worked it out......I don't know exactly the issue, I was told, but I forgot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It's starting to almost be a place where coaches wouldn't want to go........a coach's graveyard if you will. I'll find out more on this soon. Like I said, he had the job last year, everything was in place just pending on what Lemaire wanted to do. But with him in the playoffs and a possible deep run, who knows how that will play out for next year. The original issue was he and LL didn't see eye to eye on an issue they had with eachother in the past, but they seemed to have worked it out......I don't know exactly the issue, I was told, but I forgot. It's a coaches graveyard only if you fail or bail. I am for a fresh start with a new coach, same philosophy, better motivator. But I would also agree the Jacques was just keeping the seat warm while Johnny-Mac got his HC experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilNurn Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I hope Maclean or Haviland or someone we haven't heard of. But none of these former NHL coaches floating around sound promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils1985 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Havi!!! And they need a room shakeup as well. I don’t think coaching is the sole reason for the recent early exits. I didn’t buy into the ‘coach killer’ thing but I’m starting to. It’s either that or Lou has totally lost his ability to get a coach who’s able to coach these players in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 And they need a room shakeup as well. I don’t think coaching is the sole reason for the recent early exits. I didn’t buy into the ‘coach killer’ thing but I’m starting to. From what I hear the Devils came close to that last season. It was one reason Madden was allowed to leave, since he was a big voice in the locker room, they were hoping that would change the dynamic. Since it seems the team reacted similarly this year, and we know Lou was pissed, I would think a bigger shakeup happens this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 It's a coaches graveyard only if you fail or bail. Ftorek? Julien? Which one failed or bailed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdubdevs Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I don't buy into the coach's graveyard thing, either. Look at the talent we had this year. After getting Kovy, we had one of the top offenses in the NHL on paper. We had a "no name" defense, but they helped win the Jennings. And we still have Marty. Lou set this team up for a championship. I know the problems in the playoffs and everything, but the responsibility still falls on the coach's shoulders. I don't think we'll have a problem getting a capable coach. Sure, odds are we lose Kovy, but look at the talent we still have. I'd like to think that the biggest priority of where a coach goes is the probability of winning a championship, and I don't know how we're not the most likely team to contend next year out of the teams with head coaching vacancies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I'm going to start the campaign like I did last summer. SIGN CARBO!!! Guy Carbonneau CARBO-CARBO-CARBO Carbo is a horrible choice. He just took Canada's U-18 team to a 6th place finish last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Ftorek? Julien? Which one failed or bailed? Clearly Ftork failed, otherwise he would have his name etched on the Cup. Julien???? To me that is a mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie McKraut Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I wanna see lou on the bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevil26 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I think it has to be someone that will implement a strong forcheck while teaching players to be good two way players as well. The team HAS to get faster. I'd really like to see Tedenby and Urbom get legit shots now. I've said it a few times. I'd really like the team to go after Matt Lombardi this offseason. Blazing speed and one of the best skaters in the league. If the Devs re-sign Kovy, Lombardi would be a great center that could actually keep up with Kovy and he would be semi-cheap. DUMP: McAmmond, Niedermayer, Pandolfo, Mottau ACQUIRE: Lombardi CALL UP: Tedenby, Urbom, Eckford, Corrente Parise-Zajac-Langenbrunner Kovalchuk-Lombardi-Elias Rolston-Zubrus-Tedenby Zharkov-Sestito/Walter-Clarkson Palmieri, Leblond Martin-Eckford Salvador-Greene Corrente-White Salmela, Fraser Brodeur Danis (Frazee, McKenna) Yes, I'm bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 As the guy who started pushing Haviland's name last year, of course I want to see the 2005 Kelly Cup champion coach here. Ask any of the ole Trenton Titans fans here, I'm sure they'll tell you too. Come home Havi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Yes, I'm bored. And grasping at straws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Clearly Ftork failed, otherwise he would have his name etched on the Cup. Julien???? To me that is a mystery. I believe Ftorek's name is indeed etched on the Stanley Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevil26 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 And grasping at straws Did you wake on on the douche side of the bed today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) In a couple years if he's been successful, I'll put my support behind J Mac. For now, I don't think I want any new blood behind the bench. I wouldn't mind a guy like Andy Murray. St. Louis had the 8th best PP in the league last year one year after having the worst. It might take him a little while to get going but I think he could do well. Edited April 26, 2010 by ben00rs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Scott Stevens doesn't deserve to coach the Devils. Has he even been behind the bench as an assistant anywhere? I think Stevens deserves to coach the Devils he just shouldn't We're trying to fix our offense here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I believe Ftorek's name is indeed etched on the Stanley Cup. Even though he was fired BEFORE we won??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Even though he was fired BEFORE we won??? Wikipedia says so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 You know what? Screw it. J Mac should get a shot at head coach. Let's get him in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokar Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 i cant see scott stevens taking over the head coaching job, if anything scott stevens might be the new defense coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squishyx Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) GM's (or owners I forget who) can petition to have certain people on the cup who wouldn't otherwise qualify. Like backup goalies or players who got injured for most of a season or I guess in this case a fired coach. I think there is a virtual HD quality SC somewhere though that we could look at. edit: http://www.legendsofhockey.net/html/pages/home_2a.html Yup it's there. 4th line down 2nd name to the right, before V. Bure. Edited April 26, 2010 by squishyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Stevens #4 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Stop !!!With the Johnny Mac should be the next coach rants already.Look i loved Mac as a player but not sold on him as a coach hes doing fine in the minors he should stay there a little while longer and prepare himself for the NHL and headcoach.Ken H. is an ok choice for the job as well as Stevens no to Keenan!!Also what about Quinn did he officcially retire and could Lou convince him to come out of retirment if he is retired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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