Coach Who?
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Dave Tippet would be my be my pick because he can get most of his players to buy into a defense first philosophy, he has also had more success in the playoffs.
Then I would have Brent as an assistant coach or decreased presure as associate.
Then I would have Brent as an assistant coach or decreased presure as associate.
Since he's on the poll, I'm not sure that you know, but Tom Renney signed on as an Associate Coach to Pat Quinn in Edmonton.
I think that one of the two Sutter boys would be the best to coach the team, especially if the rumours about the room are true.
If they aren't true and coaching defensively doesn't matter, then Jacques Lemaire.
I think that one of the two Sutter boys would be the best to coach the team, especially if the rumours about the room are true.
If they aren't true and coaching defensively doesn't matter, then Jacques Lemaire.
Right I should take Renney off right away...
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According to Hockeybuzz, Brent Sutter will be announced as the new Flames coach as early as Tuesday.
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Doubt it, the Flames owners are smart enough to tell when it's a GM problem and when it's a coaching problem. Daryl has constantly iced a very good roster each year; all were capable of making a good run, but none of them have had the right system or coaching.
I voted Dave Lowery, he'd be my 1st pick. Brent would make a good coach as well and I'll have no problem with him. He'll really be able to help Backlund and Boyd this year, both players are in important developing years. It'll be interesting to see Brent coaching Phaneuf again, he's probably been Dion's most effective coach.
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There'll be a press conference today at 3 PM mountain time to announce the new coach....
I wonder who it will be :dunno:
I wonder who it will be :dunno:
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Head coach: Brent Sutter :bt
Sounded as though Brent is farmilliar with the Flames situation and what it needs. Best of all; NO SMOKE IN MIRRORS!!!!
Assistants: Dave Lowry and Ryan McGill :bt
Who was first to suggest Lowry? He was a big part of the leadership in 04 and took a Hitmen team which was rebuilding to the WHL final; sweeping two powerhouse teams (and Edmonton :cheeky4
along the way.
Goalie coach: Jamie Mclennan
Undecided on this one, David Marcou was a good goalie coach.
Sounded as though Brent is farmilliar with the Flames situation and what it needs. Best of all; NO SMOKE IN MIRRORS!!!!
Assistants: Dave Lowry and Ryan McGill :bt
Who was first to suggest Lowry? He was a big part of the leadership in 04 and took a Hitmen team which was rebuilding to the WHL final; sweeping two powerhouse teams (and Edmonton :cheeky4
along the way.Goalie coach: Jamie Mclennan
Undecided on this one, David Marcou was a good goalie coach.
Luongo's supported Mclennan since they played together in Florida and once said he would make an excellent goaltending coach. Apparently Jamie gave him a lot of help and such when he backed him up. He also helped out last year under Marcoux.
Take that for what it's worth.
Hell, Bowman didn't even make it out of Junior hockey and wasn't a superstar when there, and he's the greatest coach of all time. Playing ability and coaching ability aren't the same thing.
Take that for what it's worth.
Blysma wasn't a good player either. He just coached his team to a Stanley Cup.
Hell, Bowman didn't even make it out of Junior hockey and wasn't a superstar when there, and he's the greatest coach of all time. Playing ability and coaching ability aren't the same thing.
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I'd imagine that happens a lot :cheeky4:
He's a great teacher and leader, one of the factors in Kiprusoff's rise.
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Yet he isn't good enough to still play in the league?
Ever heard of the phrase "those who can't do, teach"?
As I said before, coaching ability and playing ability are two completely different things. Teaching, encouraging and helping layers overcome flaws are completely different things than going out and performing. I don't understand how you don't understand this.
Mclennan was a key factor to Kiprusoff doing well in Calgary, and also helped Luongo become the goaltender he is during their stint together in Florida.
Having seen Sutter coach the last two years with the Devils I can say that the younger players are going to benefit from having him there. I don't think it's a coincidence that Parise, Zajac, Clarkson, and Oduya have all come along so well the last couple years. Parise would have been fine no matter who the coach was, but I think Sutter did a lot of good work with him and the other young guys. That's probably the one thing I'll miss the most about him.
Whether or not he can get the job done in the playoffs I'm not sure. For some mind-boggling reason Sutter went back to the linematching the Devils were known for for years, after getting away from it for most of the regular season. But that could just be his inexperience at the NHL level.
Whether or not he can get the job done in the playoffs I'm not sure. For some mind-boggling reason Sutter went back to the linematching the Devils were known for for years, after getting away from it for most of the regular season. But that could just be his inexperience at the NHL level.
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http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=Au00DTrJpIfgV0Ul_2qIibp7vLYF?slug=ap-flames-sutter&prov=ap&type=lgns
It's offical, another Sutter has joined the flames organization. I'm sure without a doubt that Brent will do alot better than Keenan did.
It's offical, another Sutter has joined the flames organization. I'm sure without a doubt that Brent will do alot better than Keenan did.
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