Say what you want about Gallant, but he was here 2 years, and had over 100 pts each year. Yes we got bounced in the first round, but it was to a team above us in the standings.

It's not like we won the President's Trophy with the best record in league history, and lost to the 8 seed......................

But, whatever. Next.......

Perhaps slightly, but I don't even think mcdavid is having that great of a postseason at moment (in terms of what he's capable of). Leon has better career postseason numbers. More points and goals than mcdavid
- bonzo11

I think its cause its a double edged sword? Who do you choose to defend, mark and iso? If you try to take out one the other will hurt you.

Every time theyre on the ice, its essentially a PP because one of them is gonna attract 2 players leaving someone open.

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- Tonybere

Sorry Tony, glad the suffering is over.

I think its cause its a double edged sword? Who do you choose to defend, mark and iso? If you try to take out one the other will hurt you.
- aecliptic

100%. Its a scary duo. Glad they are out west this time and not in our division like Crosby and malkin were for past 2 decades.

Say what you want about Gallant, but he was here 2 years, and had over 100 pts each year. Yes we got bounced in the first round, but it was to a team above us in the standings.

It's not like we won the President's Trophy with the best record in league history, and lost to the 8 seed......................

But, whatever. Next.......
- ELew11

It cannot be overstated how much of a role Shesty played in the last two seasons

Say what you want about Gallant, but he was here 2 years, and had over 100 pts each year. Yes we got bounced in the first round, but it was to a team above us in the standings.

It's not like we won the President's Trophy with the best record in league history, and lost to the 8 seed......................

But, whatever. Next.......
- ELew11

I'll take Jim Montgomery after the Bruins let him go.

It cannot be overstated how much of a role Shesty played in the last two seasons
- picklerick

right, the GG fanboys point to the record, but Shesty had an unreal season last year. so many times everyone was saying how we were outplayed in games, etc and shesty was the only reason we won

right, the GG fanboys point to the record, but Shesty had an unreal season last year. so many times everyone was saying how we were outplayed in games, etc and shesty was the only reason we won
- Mtlca66

Also facing Pittsburgh 3rd stringer last year helped as well lol

Also facing Pittsburgh 3rd stringer last year helped as well lol
- TPC

iknow TJ was living high on last year and the conference finals, but exactly right. trouba killed crosby and we were playing a 3rd string goalie and still needed a game 7 OT winner

iknow TJ was living high on last year and the conference finals, but exactly right. trouba killed crosby and we were playing a 3rd string goalie and still needed a game 7 OT winner
- Mtlca66

Yep lol. I will give them credit for beating Carolina but we were lucky as hell to get out of that first round. Why watching them crash and burn this year makes me believe we rushed the rebuild lol

Yep lol. I will give them credit for beating Carolina but we were lucky as hell to get out of that first round. Why watching them crash and burn this year makes me believe we rushed the rebuild lol
- TPC

wasnt carolina also riding their backup goalie though too?

Happy to see Drury made the right move. Very easy to point to his record and say he deserves another season but the eye test showed different. I’m sticking with Knoblauch also. Was an assistant coach in Philly for a few years after a really successful OHL run, so he seems ready for an opportunity. Drury obviously knows him well so I’m sure he’ll get a good look. No more recycled coaches please, especially not Q or Sutter.

“Knoblauch’s 2016-17 Erie club won the OHL championship and advanced all the way to the final of the Memorial Cup, and both that team and the previous year’s Otter squad won the Hamilton Spectator Trophy for compiling the best regular-season record in the OHL. Knoblauch was named OHL Coach of the Year in 2015-16, and also guided Erie to the OHL final in 2014-15. He finished his Erie tenure with an overall record of 216-79-9-5 (.722) in 309 games.

During his time coaching the Otters and Ice, Knoblauch played a key role in the development of numerous players who went on to successful NHL careers, including Connor McDavid, Alex DeBrincat, Sam Reinhart, Dylan Strome, Andre Burakovsky, Anthony Cirelli, Erik Cernak, Connor Brown and Travis Dermott.”

wasnt carolina also riding their backup goalie though too?
- Mtlca66

Yes if Im not mistaken it was Raanta in net.

Happy to see Drury made the right move. Very easy to point to his record and say he deserves another season but the eye test showed different. I’m sticking with Knoblauch also. Was an assistant coach in Philly for a few years after a really successful OHL run, so he seems ready for an opportunity. Drury obviously knows him well so I’m sure he’ll get a good look. No more recycled coaches please, especially not Q or Sutter.

“Knoblauch’s 2016-17 Erie club won the OHL championship and advanced all the way to the final of the Memorial Cup, and both that team and the previous year’s Otter squad won the Hamilton Spectator Trophy for compiling the best regular-season record in the OHL. Knoblauch was named OHL Coach of the Year in 2015-16, and also guided Erie to the OHL final in 2014-15. He finished his Erie tenure with an overall record of 216-79-9-5 (.722) in 309 games.

During his time coaching the Otters and Ice, Knoblauch played a key role in the development of numerous players who went on to successful NHL careers, including Connor McDavid, Alex DeBrincat, Sam Reinhart, Dylan Strome, Andre Burakovsky, Anthony Cirelli, Erik Cernak, Connor Brown and Travis Dermott.”
- TC88

I think its the right move, as I said before, the game has changed and we need the coaches who are with it.

What about someone like Andrew Brunette or Spencer Carbery?

What about someone like Andrew Brunette or Spencer Carbery?
- SkjeiStadium

Brunette would be a good one too I believe, however at that point why not go Knoblauch? Hes been coaching a few of these kids that are gonna get called up next year.

Brunette would be a good one too I believe, however at that point why not go Knoblauch? Hes been coaching a few of these kids that are gonna get called up next year.
- aecliptic

I’d for sure be on board with knoblauch. But to the point Jimmy always makes about what we think they should do vs what we think they will do, I think Drury would be taking a big risk promoting a coach that has very little NHL experience to take a team over the hump. There is no way Dolan is looking for him to hire a “developmental coach”

It’s why I’m worried that Q is going to be the choice. Brunette at least has experience

I’d for sure be on board with knoblauch. But to the point Jimmy always makes about what we think they should do vs what we think they will do, I think Drury would be taking a big risk promoting a coach that has very little NHL experience to take a team over the hump. There is no way Dolan is looking for him to hire a “developmental coach”

It’s why I’m worried that Q is going to be the choice. Brunette at least has experience
- SkjeiStadium

This is why Ive been throwing around Malhotra’s name. I think he could be good.

Happy to see Drury made the right move. Very easy to point to his record and say he deserves another season but the eye test showed different. I’m sticking with Knoblauch also. Was an assistant coach in Philly for a few years after a really successful OHL run, so he seems ready for an opportunity. Drury obviously knows him well so I’m sure he’ll get a good look. No more recycled coaches please, especially not Q or Sutter.

“Knoblauch’s 2016-17 Erie club won the OHL championship and advanced all the way to the final of the Memorial Cup, and both that team and the previous year’s Otter squad won the Hamilton Spectator Trophy for compiling the best regular-season record in the OHL. Knoblauch was named OHL Coach of the Year in 2015-16, and also guided Erie to the OHL final in 2014-15. He finished his Erie tenure with an overall record of 216-79-9-5 (.722) in 309 games.

During his time coaching the Otters and Ice, Knoblauch played a key role in the development of numerous players who went on to successful NHL careers, including Connor McDavid, Alex DeBrincat, Sam Reinhart, Dylan Strome, Andre Burakovsky, Anthony Cirelli, Erik Cernak, Connor Brown and Travis Dermott.”
- TC88

Drury gets a thumbs up for firing a guy who won 2 out of every 3 games? How did his FA signings go this year? Vladdy, Kane and Mikkola were pretty underwhelming. It seems like your FO wanted a simple answer to an unexpected outcome. Not saying GG was Mr. Personality but this decision seems hard to defend.

This is why Ive been throwing around Malhotra’s name. I think he could be good.
- aecliptic

If we’re taking an assistant coach from Toronto I’d prefer Carbery. Has a more proven track record than Malhotra

Drury gets a thumbs up for firing a guy who won 2 out of every 3 games? How did his FA signings go this year? Vladdy, Kane and Mikkola were pretty underwhelming. It seems like your FO wanted a simple answer to an unexpected outcome. Not saying GG was Mr. Personality but this decision seems hard to defend.
- iamscore2day

Theres a reason why GG has been fired from every team in 3 years or less. Drury saw the writing on the wall and nipped it in the bud right away. By your logic, Gallant should have never been fired from Vegas. However, theres clearly something going on there.

If we’re taking an assistant coach from Toronto I’d prefer Carbery. Has a more proven track record than Malhotra
- SkjeiStadium

Ive seen his name on some popularity lists.

Ive seen his name on some popularity lists.
- aecliptic

He’s won coach of the year in both the ECHL and AHL and from what I’ve seen has an analytics-type mind which would lend itself to placing importance on 5v5 play

He’s won coach of the year in both the ECHL and AHL and from what I’ve seen has an analytics-type mind which would lend itself to placing importance on 5v5 play
- SkjeiStadium

Sounds good to me.

Thank you all for the kind words.
Mom passed quietly in the night. No more suffering.
Strangely, you guys are like a big, kind, dumb, angry extended family! 🥲😪
- Tonybere

Sorry for your loss Tony. May her soul ascend to heaven