So, can we all agree that Hakstol is a failure at the NHL level?
- jmatchett383

it's too early to give him such high praise

Strike one!
- Scoob

HAHA

So, can we all agree that Hakstol is a failure at the NHL level?
- jmatchett383

3 hours on the job and he's done nothing.
Using my fantastic HB analytical skilz, that extrapolates to a horrible season full of failure.

So, can we all agree that Hakstol is a failure at the NHL level?
- jmatchett383

Yes. Guys never coached a NHL game. Last time I checked a 0 means you failed.

So, can we all agree that Hakstol is a failure at the NHL level?
- jmatchett383

** will be

Just to have a guy with a ton of NHL experience to lean on wouldn't be a bad thing.

Man this came out of nowhere. Literally out of left field. Pretty stunning.
- PLindbergh31

Which was it? Nowhere or left field?

** will be
- benjichronic

forever. WeRzZt CoAcH4eVa

Or you could do your own research and make up your own mind.
- Scoob

or i could just say random poop here to piss people off

3 hours on the job and he's done nothing.
Using my fantastic HB analytical skilz, that extrapolates to a horrible season full of failure.
- Scoob

i like the way you think. i'm gonna' be watchin' you....

3 hours on the job and he's done nothing.
Using my fantastic HB analytical skilz, that extrapolates to a horrible season full of failure.
- Scoob

Hakstol is clearly the bustiest of busts.

i like the way you think. i'm gonna' be watchin' you....
- hammarby31

or i could just say random poop here to piss people off
- 2Real

um, er, uh...

ya know, fish sticks aren't that bad.

3 hours on the job and he's done nothing.
Using my fantastic HB analytical skilz, that extrapolates to a horrible season full of failure.
- Scoob

maybe hakstol will trade simmonds and be labeled a racist

that wouldn't be a bad choice. not sure murray wants to get on the merry-go-round again though. i highly doubt he'll get another shot as nhl head coach and he might just prefer to stay put with the phantoms.
- hammarby31

I believe Bill has mention once or twice that Murray really has enjoyed his time coaching the Phantoms, but would like to get back into the NHL. I doubt he'll ever see a head coaching job again, so helping Hakstol learn the ropes may be the perfect position for him. Plus he is a very solid developmental himself.

To me I just see this an another step in Hextall's plan of developing through the draft. Even if the Flyers landed Babcock, they are a still only playoff bubble team at best.

he looks like the bruins pxp guy - edwards.
- hammarby31

You just ruined the hire for me.

Funny how people who seem to be on board with this hire, never mentioned Hakstol in any of their posts prior. Interesting, very interesting.

ya know, fish sticks aren't that bad.
- nails

I believe Bill has mention once or twice that Murray really has enjoyed his time coaching the Phantoms, but would like to get back into the NHL. I doubt he'll ever see a head coaching job again, so helping Hakstol learn the ropes may be the perfect position for him. Plus he is a very solid developmental himself.

To me I just see this an another step in Hextall's plan of developing through the draft. Even if the Flyers landed Babcock, they are a still only playoff bubble team at best.
- mmcclatchy

i'm not enamored with babcock and couldn't give a (frank) that he's not here. in fact, i'm glad he's not because it would just ratchet up the pressure on a team that's not ready to contend. it's going to take a few years regardless of who's running the bench.

i'd ge good with murray rejoining the club.

You just ruined the hire for me.
- FlyerFan16

Funny how people who seem to be on board with this hire, never mentioned Hakstol in any of their posts prior. Interesting, very interesting.
- PLindbergh31

i'd be interested to hear your 10 page write up as to why this is a bad hire

Funny how people who seem to be on board with this hire, never mentioned Hakstol in any of their posts prior. Interesting, very interesting.
- PLindbergh31

i demand that all posters on an internet forum please stay up to date with all coaches on every level of hockey at all times. anyone who isn't has egg on their face.

Funny how people who seem to be on board with this hire, never mentioned Hakstol in any of their posts prior. Interesting, very interesting.
- PLindbergh31

does it matter if any of us are on board or not?

let me ask you this...if the flyers had hired dave poulin, former long time UND coach with no nhl coaching experience, would you be on board?

i demand that all posters on an internet forum please stay up to date with all coaches on every level of hockey at all times. anyone who isn't has egg on their face.
- -davies-

would you like some hot sauce with that?

Funny how people who seem to be on board with this hire, never mentioned Hakstol in any of their posts prior. Interesting, very interesting.
- PLindbergh31

I actually mentioned his name in one of the blogs a few weeks ago