not that I want to defend DD at all cost, but since when a NHL coach should care about players development? he's there to win games. period. if kids are not ready send them to Laval. that's where they should learn.
that'being said, playing Caufield on the 4th for a few games won't hurt his development. just waiting for Hoffman and Byron to return.

perhaps not a huge one but it definitely wouldn't hurt having him there and give Petry a break lol
- Pat1993

Petry needs to get shipped out asap

not that I want to defend DD at all price, but since when a NHL coach should care about players development? he's there to win games. period. if kids are not ready send them to Laval. that's where they should learn.
that'being said, playing Caufield on the 4th for a few games won't hurt his development. just waiting for Hoffman and Byron to return.
- fidopro

while I don't necessarily disagree, do you seriously think these lines give him the best chance of winning, or that they really change anything..?

Petry needs to get shipped out asap
- OB

while he has the lowest value ever, meh...

while I don't necessarily disagree, do you seriously think these lines give him the best chance of winning, or that they really change anything..?
- Pat1993

that is another question lol

7-3 COL

while he has the lowest value ever, meh...
- Pat1993

What if he keeps going downhill? Move that contract while teams still believe he's just in a funk!

that is another question lol

7-3 COL
- fidopro

that is another question lol

7-3 COL
- fidopro

3 goals? Feeling mighty generous tonight Fido?

What if he keeps going downhill? Move that contract while teams still believe he's just in a funk!
- OB

oh he's done going down the hill, pretty sure he's already at his lowest lol

- Pat1993

people are funny. they whine all day about the gm. we don't care if he speaks chineese, we just want to win!!!
then the coach tries to do just that, and they complain the kid' development is in jeopardy for a few shifts on the 4th.

oh he's done going down the hill, pretty sure he's already at his lowest lol
- Pat1993

But if it keeps going this way, no one is gonna touch that contract

3 goals? Feeling mighty generous tonight Fido?
- OB

I'm not overly confident in COL goaltending tbh

I'm not overly confident in COL goaltending tbh
- fidopro

Alright 3 goals is it..... Suzuki, Caufield and Poehling 👍

But if it keeps going this way, no one is gonna touch that contract
- OB

my point is his contract already seems uninteresting because of his play, let him get out of his funk and trade him for a more decent return instead of doing a hasty move.

not that I want to defend DD at all price, but since when a NHL coach should care about players development? he's there to win games. period. if kids are not ready send them to Laval. that's where they should learn.
that'being said, playing Caufield on the 4th for a few games won't hurt his development. just waiting for Hoffman and Byron to return.
- fidopro

First off, player development never ends. So there is that. It is always part of a coaches job to work with players and help them develop all the time.

That being said, If I am DD and I want to keep my job, I read the room and realize Gorton is likely to focus on drafting and development. So if he wants to stick around, he'd better show he has a concept on how to continue to develop younger players that come to the NHL on his roster.

my point is his contract already seems uninteresting because of his play, let him get out of his funk and trade him for a more decent return instead of doing a hasty move.
- Pat1993

What if he doesn't get out of his funk?

What if he doesn't get out of his funk?
- OB

I know technically it's a possibility but I doubt that very much, he's 33, not 43...

I know technically it's a possibility but I doubt that very much, he's 33, not 43...
- Pat1993

he'll be fine.



next year.

First off, player development never ends. So there is that. It is always part of a coaches job to work with players and help them develop all the time.

That being said, If I am DD and I want to keep my job, I read the room and realize Gorton is likely to focus on drafting and development. So if he wants to stick around, he'd better show he has a concept on how to continue to develop younger players that come to the NHL on his roster.
- Mashadar

of course, but the #1 objective is to win.
now, if they are eliminated that is another story. a few more weeks and it will be the case.

First off, player development never ends. So there is that. It is always part of a coaches job to work with players and help them develop all the time.

That being said, If I am DD and I want to keep my job, I read the room and realize Gorton is likely to focus on drafting and development. So if he wants to stick around, he'd better show he has a concept on how to continue to develop younger players that come to the NHL on his roster.
- Mashadar

I'm sure Gorton and Ducharme will be communicating and talking about what the current expectations are for the team.

of course, but the #1 objective is to win.
now, if they are eliminated that is another story. a few more weeks and it will be the case.
- fidopro

with all due respect, oh come on

he'll be fine.



next year.
- fidopro

For the Rangers

with all due respect, oh come on
- Pat1993

oh we all know they are out of it. but until it is offical they will try.
imagine, they are trying their best! lol

For the Rangers
- OB

hein? did I miss something?

oh we all know they are out of it. but until it is offical they will try.
imagine, they are trying their best! lol
- fidopro

yeah, I ain't buying that, the players aren't dumb, they're fully aware this season is already over in terms of playoff aspirations.