HockeyBuzz Wire: Barry Trotz steps down as Caps head coach

HockeyBuzz Wire: Barry Trotz steps down as Caps head coach
- hockeybuzz_wire

"...let the games begin"

Well, there's only one NHL team without a head coach

Gotta leave on a high note

"...let the games begin"

Well, there's only one NHL team without a head coach
- eichiefs9

there could be more than one if it means a chance to get Trotz

Welcome to Long Island Barry!!!!!!

Gotta leave on a high note
- mgriffen

"...let the games begin"

Well, there's only one NHL team without a head coach
- eichiefs9

But even if they are the last team, Barry has to want it.

Will be curious to see if he takes the old "I want to spend time with my family" route hoping teams will fire their coach and get into a bidding war with the Islanders. These Isles owners seem to be on a mission and you would have to think they would easily triple Trotz' 1.8M salary for the purpose of cementing JT's return as well as attracting free agents. The pressure will be less as the Isles have only advanced once past the first round since 1993. An EC final or Cup appearance would be huge. Add in a brand new building in 3 years, a state of the art practice facility and the Isles job looks pretty good.

"...let the games begin"

Well, there's only one NHL team without a head coach
- eichiefs9

Two, if you count Washington

"Will be curious to see if he takes the old "I want to spend time with my family" route hoping teams will fire their coach and get into a bidding war with the Islanders. These Isles owners seem to be on a mission and you would have to think they would easily triple Trotz' 1.8M salary for the purpose of cementing JT's return as well as attracting free agents. The pressure will be less as the Isles have only advanced once past the first round since 1993. An EC final or Cup appearance would be huge. Add in a brand new building in 3 years, a state of the art practice facility and the Isles job looks pretty good. "

I think its safe to say JT doesnt want to wait around even more after wasting half his career on that poop hole franchise.

"...let the games begin"

Well, there's only one NHL team without a head coach
- eichiefs9

You're gonna get the trotz

Anaheim could use him if we could push the dinosaur out.

"...let the games begin"

Well, there's only one NHL team without a head coach
- eichiefs9

I guess the Isles better hurry up and sign Vigneault before the situation becomes more confusing!!

there could be more than one if it means a chance to get Trotz
- bazookajo

Well yeah, but what's the point in speculating about who may or may not fire their coach because they may or may not want to make a play for Trotz.

Right now there's one opening and it's with the Islanders.

Can he speak french?

Asking for a friend.

Will be curious to see if he takes the old "I want to spend time with my family" route hoping teams will fire their coach and get into a bidding war with the Islanders. These Isles owners seem to be on a mission and you would have to think they would easily triple Trotz' 1.8M salary for the purpose of cementing JT's return as well as attracting free agents. The pressure will be less as the Isles have only advanced once past the first round since 1993. An EC final or Cup appearance would be huge. Add in a brand new building in 3 years, a state of the art practice facility and the Isles job looks pretty good.
- islesfan1

Why would it be certain Tavares wants Trotz? Trotz has had pretty much a top 2/3 team in the league for 3/4 years & has only now just won't the Cup without sniffing the SCF In that time. Been plenty wrong with his coaching for a while.

I guess the Isles better hurry up and sign Vigneault before the situation becomes more confusing!!
- Tonybere

Why would it be certain Tavares wants Trotz? Trotz has had pretty much a top 2/3 team in the league for 3/4 years & has only now just won't the Cup without sniffing the SCF In that time. Been plenty wrong with his coaching for a while.
- Aussiepenguin

Because he is a Cup winning coach and did a very nice job with the Preds when they did not want to spend money. JT would be crazy not to want to play for Trotz.

But even if they are the last team, Barry has to want it.
- JRR1285

Barry wants to get paid and laid.

"Will be curious to see if he takes the old "I want to spend time with my family" route hoping teams will fire their coach and get into a bidding war with the Islanders. These Isles owners seem to be on a mission and you would have to think they would easily triple Trotz' 1.8M salary for the purpose of cementing JT's return as well as attracting free agents. The pressure will be less as the Isles have only advanced once past the first round since 1993. An EC final or Cup appearance would be huge. Add in a brand new building in 3 years, a state of the art practice facility and the Isles job looks pretty good. "

I think its safe to say JT doesnt want to wait around even more after wasting half his career on that poop hole franchise.
- Leniwm1

Wait a second. Aren't you a Sabres fan?

Wait a second. Aren't you a Sabres fan?
- Cptmjl

How long before Eichel wants to leave Buffalo? He can demand a trade whenever he wants.

Because he is a Cup winning coach and did a very nice job with the Preds when they did not want to spend money. JT would be crazy not to want to play for Trotz.
- ses111

I don't know about that. As I said, hes had arguably a top 2/3 team for the last 4 years & never sniffed a final until this year. I'd even suggest he's changed his staff this year or someone's is doing something different.

If JT wants to win or play serious playoff hockey, I doubt Troyz will get him there. He's better changing colours & go to a ready made contender which he can do.

I have doubts Lou is some type of messiah you guys are painting him out to be as well.