I know others see it differently but I'd play out the entire season and if the team misses the playoffs, Make a change in the offseason. Let the new coach have a full training camp to make changes.
- Hextall271

Thats also an option.

Wasn't Murray the coach for the LA Kings last year before getting fired?
- stveshdy

Yes. He also coached the Caps, Flyers and Panthers, too. Laviolette was fired by the Isles and Hurricanes. Don't see the point.

Yes. He also coached the Caps, Flyers and Panthers, too. Laviolette was fired by the Isles and Hurricanes. Don't see the point.
- Jsaquella

with how hot the kings were at the end of last season even a high school coach would have won the cup

Yes. He also coached the Caps, Flyers and Panthers, too. Laviolette was fired by the Isles and Hurricanes. Don't see the point.
- Jsaquella

I'm just suggesting that style can hurt any coach. No guarantee Murray fixes the problem if hired.

Murray himself was fired by LA for underachieving.

with how hot the kings were at the end of last season even a high school coach would have won the cup
- 2Real

That statement suggest that coaching is overrated.

That statement suggest that coaching is overrated.
- stveshdy

at sometimes yes it can be

we need the new coach before the draft so we know what types of players he likes
- 2Real

The day after the season ends ( assuming no deep playoff run) then I make the switch.

Lets say they do make the change your suggesting. What if the Flyers bring in Murray and they still continue to play the same way? What do they do next?
- stveshdy

One of the key reasons I'd hire Murray is because hiring him as an interim coach doesn't mean that I'm tied to him for the next 3 years, which would be the case with Lindy Ruff.

It gives me time to look at other candidates-including Murray-and make an informed decision on a coach and on which players are willing to buy in and adapt to a coach who demands accountability and discipline.

That gives me a much better idea of not only what kind of coach I want, it also shows me which players I can count on to adapt and fit with the ultimate direction the team would be taking.

The day after the season ends ( assuming no deep playoff run) then I make the switch.
- Hextall271

makes sense if it's no later than that

One of the key reasons I'd hire Murray is because hiring him as an interim coach doesn't mean that I'm tied to him for the next 3 years, which would be the case with Lindy Ruff.

It gives me time to look at other candidates-including Murray-and make an informed decision on a coach and on which players are willing to buy in and adapt to a coach who demands accountability and discipline.

That gives me a much better idea of not only what kind of coach I want, it also shows me which players I can count on to adapt and fit with the ultimate direction the team would be taking.
- Jsaquella

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I'm just suggesting that style can hurt any coach. No guarantee Murray fixes the problem if hired.

Murray himself was fired by LA for underachieving.
- stveshdy

Murray has shown, over his career, that he's not married to any single style, which was why I rehashed the offensive performance of the teams he's coached.

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- 2Real

I just want to be a well paid pro scout. Or even a moderately paid pro scout.

One of the key reasons I'd hire Murray is because hiring him as an interim coach doesn't mean that I'm tied to him for the next 3 years, which would be the case with Lindy Ruff.

It gives me time to look at other candidates-including Murray-and make an informed decision on a coach and on which players are willing to buy in and adapt to a coach who demands accountability and discipline.

That gives me a much better idea of not only what kind of coach I want, it also shows me which players I can count on to adapt and fit with the ultimate direction the team would be taking.
- Jsaquella

So you would be willing to move mutiple players if needed?

I just want to be a well paid pro scout. Or even a moderately paid pro scout.
- Jsaquella

I want to be paid by the post here on Hockeybuzz!

I just want to be a well paid pro scout. Or even a moderately paid pro scout.
- Jsaquella

You just want a lot of travel to be away from home

Murray has shown, over his career, that he's not married to any single style, which was why I rehashed the offensive performance of the teams he's coached.
- Jsaquella

The Flyers have a current coach whos style has proven to work and win a stanley cup. Now we may disagree that his style doesn't work with this team or he missed the playoffs multiple times. I'm more concerned about what direction the organization wants to go at this point. Right now it doesn't matter on the coach until they address what style their looking for.

So you would be willing to move mutiple players if needed?
- stveshdy

I am willing to move ANYBODY if it improves the team. I don't have an untouchable. There's guys I'd want massive returns for, but nobody is untouchable

5-2 bruins

I just want to be a well paid pro scout. Or even a moderately paid pro scout.
- Jsaquella

funny you mention this because i watched trouble with the curve last night

The Flyers have a current coach whos style has proven to work and win a stanley cup. Now we may disagree that his style doesn't work with this team or he missed the playoffs multiple times. I'm more concerned about what direction the organization wants to go at this point. Right now it doesn't matter on the coach until they address what style their looking for.
- stveshdy

Who the Coach is in the future, will tell what style they're looking for.

I am willing to move ANYBODY if it improves the team. I don't have an untouchable. There's guys I'd want massive returns for, but nobody is untouchable
- Jsaquella

When you say massive does that mean that teams would have to give up the moon for those players? Or we talking realistic here with a real chance of trading?

Who the Coach is in the future, will tell what style they're looking for.
- MJL

Obviously. So right now today they must like the style of Lavi b/c hes still behind the bench.

5-2 bruins
- flyfan1212

Sounds about right. I want them to get the 2pts They need but I'm realistic. Here.

So you would be willing to move mutiple players if needed?
- stveshdy

As a wannabe GM, that is exactly what I would be doing in the off-season, regardless of a coaching change.

Who the Coach is in the future, will tell what style they're looking for.
- MJL

Do you have any confidence inthis organization being able to bring in someone as an interim coach?

Or is it much more likely whoever replaces Lava is given a 2 year extension almost immediately.