- Dozzer

That works.

Bring on the Western Conference!

WHEN?...

Eventually?
- As_I_See_It

Makes sense to wait until the playoffs finish doesn't it? To see what coaches may be available.

Makes sense to wait until the playoffs finish doesn't it? To see what coaches may be available.
- Mr_Smokey

Fair enough, but who realistically is on the hot seat?

Coaches who make the 2nd round are all but exempt.

East
Cooper - Not going anywhere
Babcock - In our dreams!
Richards - Gotta imagine Columbus is pretty happy with him
Vigneault - Just hired this season
Berube - Doubtful, just hired

West
Ruff - Nope
Hitchcock - Highly doubt he is fired. Not many coaches better.
Yao - Could still go through to R2
Roy - No way
Sutter - No chance
McLellan - MAYBE

Out of all the teams that have been eliminated in R1 or have a chance of being eliminated, McLellan is likely the only realistic option... And what if SJ makes it to R2? Does McLellan get a pass? That said, IF Randy is getting canned, is Nonis really waiting for the off-chance that McLellan gets fired? Why not go after a better coach in Trotz?

Who is better Laviolette or McLellan?

Who else is available now?

Fair enough, but who realistically is on the hot seat?

Coaches who make the 2nd round are all but exempt.

East
Cooper - Not going anywhere
Babcock - In our dreams!
Richards - Gotta imagine Columbus is pretty happy with him
Vigneault - Just hired this season
Berube - Doubtful, just hired

West
Ruff - Nope
Hitchcock - Highly doubt he is fired. Not many coaches better.
Yao - Could still go through to R2
Roy - No way
Sutter - No chance
McLellan - MAYBE

Out of all the teams that have been eliminated in R1 or have a chance of being eliminated, McLellan is likely the only realistic option... And what if SJ makes it to R2? Does McLellan get a pass? That said, IF Randy is getting canned is Nonis reallt waiting for the off-chance that McLellan gets fired? Why not go after a better coach in Trotz?
- As_I_See_It

Babcock, Hunter, Houda or bust.

Babcock, Hunter, Houda or bust.
- Bigzby

No chance.

Why bother.

"Hou dat?"

Therefore, bust.

We're doomed...



Forever.

No chance.

Why bother.

"Hou dat?"

Therefore, bust.
- As_I_See_It

No point make a change for the sake of doing it.

If were going to do that just give it to Spott.

What about this guy.

Ray Bennett


Ray Bennett joined the St. Louis Blues coaching staff as an assistant on December 13, 2006.

He served seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Kings from 1999-2006. While with the Kings, Bennett was involved in all areas of tactical and technical play while specializing in video analysis, computer assistance and statistical support.

Bennett was the manager of high performance/video for the Canadian Hockey Association and National Team and also served as their manager of coaching/initiation programs and as an assistant for Canada’s National Women’s Olympic Team, which earned a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. He was also an assistant coach responsible for video for Canada’s silver medal winning National Junior Team at the 1999 World Championships and the gold medal winning Canadian National Women’s Team at the 1999 World Championships.

Bennett has also been head coach at Red Deer College and has worked for the Spokane Chiefs, the World Junior Hockey Championship Association, Hockey Canada, the Moose Jaw Warriors and the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association.

A graduate of the University of Alberta, Ray is a native of Innisfail, Alberta. He and his wife Karla have three children, Kale, Kassie and Max and reside in St. Louis.





Corsi guys would be creamin.

No point make a change for the sake of doing it.

If were going to do that just give it to Spott.
- Bigzby

So why not Trotz?

So why not Trotz?
- As_I_See_It

Why not Ray Bennett?

If Trotz can bring Weber Im down.

Fair enough, but who realistically is on the hot seat?

Coaches who make the 2nd round are all but exempt.

East
Cooper - Not going anywhere
Babcock - In our dreams!
Richards - Gotta imagine Columbus is pretty happy with him
Vigneault - Just hired this season
Berube - Doubtful, just hired

West
Ruff - Nope
Hitchcock - Highly doubt he is fired. Not many coaches better.
Yao - Could still go through to R2
Roy - No way
Sutter - No chance
McLellan - MAYBE

Out of all the teams that have been eliminated in R1 or have a chance of being eliminated, McLellan is likely the only realistic option... And what if SJ makes it to R2? Does McLellan get a pass? That said, IF Randy is getting canned, is Nonis really waiting for the off-chance that McLellan gets fired? Why not go after a better coach in Trotz?

Who is better Laviolette or McLellan?

Who else is available now?
- As_I_See_It

Mclellan and Hitchcock are options... Mclellan more than Hitch.

Probably also a level of respect shown to RC... can agree or disagree whether he deserves it or not but how an organization treats its employees does matter in terms of optics.

I bet the leafs don't do poop until the raptors are done.

What about this guy.

Ray Bennett


Ray Bennett joined the St. Louis Blues coaching staff as an assistant on December 13, 2006.

He served seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Kings from 1999-2006. While with the Kings, Bennett was involved in all areas of tactical and technical play while specializing in video analysis, computer assistance and statistical support.

Bennett was the manager of high performance/video for the Canadian Hockey Association and National Team and also served as their manager of coaching/initiation programs and as an assistant for Canada’s National Women’s Olympic Team, which earned a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. He was also an assistant coach responsible for video for Canada’s silver medal winning National Junior Team at the 1999 World Championships and the gold medal winning Canadian National Women’s Team at the 1999 World Championships.

Bennett has also been head coach at Red Deer College and has worked for the Spokane Chiefs, the World Junior Hockey Championship Association, Hockey Canada, the Moose Jaw Warriors and the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association.

A graduate of the University of Alberta, Ray is a native of Innisfail, Alberta. He and his wife Karla have three children, Kale, Kassie and Max and reside in St. Louis.





Corsi guys would be creamin.
- Bigzby

SOLD!!!!

No point make a change for the sake of doing it.

If were going to do that just give it to Spott.
- Bigzby

Excuse me but this team has had 2 monumental collapses, 2 years in a row... A change is required, the team simply cannot move ahead with Carlyle.

Excuse me but this team has had 2 monumental collapses, 2 years in a row... A change is required, the team simply cannot move ahead with Carlyle.
- Mr_Smokey

Firstly, you're excused.

Bad 10 minutes, and the GM built a team that doesn't mesh with his coach. Hmmmm

Excuse me but this team has had 2 monumental collapses, 2 years in a row... A change is required, the team simply cannot move ahead with Carlyle.
- Mr_Smokey

3 in 3 years:

- 18-wheeler
- Gm 7 Boston
- This season

Firstly, you're excused.

Bad 10 minutes, and the GM built a team that doesn't mesh with his coach. Hmmmm
- Bigzby

huh??

Randy would look great on the 4th line with Orr.
- Bigzby

a great JTT

Mclellan and Hitchcock are options... Mclellan more than Hitch.

Probably also a level of respect shown to RC... can agree or disagree whether he deserves it or not but how an organization treats its employees does matter in terms of optics.
- Mr_Smokey

Mclellan?!?! He did as much in SJ as Ronnie boy.

Anyone here see a house cleaning in SJ if they lose tonight?
- AngryWhiteMale

Not a house cleaning...but some changes.

I want a Dale Hunter. Took one look at the Washington lineup and said I'm outta here. Imagine he gets a gander at 51

Excuse me but this team has had 2 monumental collapses, 2 years in a row... A change is required, the team simply cannot move ahead with Carlyle.
- Mr_Smokey

They had four I believe. Under two different coaches.
A change is required......not just with the coach.

I forgot Gio; he would look very nice in hometown blue
- lumlums

You really think Burke is gonna do the leafs any favours

You really think Burke is gonna do the leafs any favours
- MTL1

Burke will do anything to make headlines

You really think Burke is gonna do the leafs any favours
- MTL1

He will if it means we can ship him someone that controls the radio in the locker room.

Uh......uh!