Long odds - great fit - Andy Murray.
- Der Kaiser

Hasn't been in the NHL ranks for 5 years.

9 year NHL head coach.

5 none playoffs.

Only out of the 1st rd once, never past the 2nd rd.

Pass.

Hasn't been in the NHL ranks for 5 years.

9 year NHL head coach.

5 none playoffs.

Only out of the 1st rd once, never past the 2nd rd.

Pass.
- dadeadhead

That was my thinking but I was open to a discussion on it

That was my thinking but I was open to a discussion on it
- Stripes77

We did.

It was a short one.

We did.

It was a short one.
- dadeadhead

I meant as to why he thought he would be a good fit (I know your opinion on the matter)

I am trying to play nice!

I meant as to why he thought he would be a good fit (I know your opinion on the matter)

I am trying to play nice!
- Stripes77

I am playing nice......

I am playing nice......
- dadeadhead

Murray is not a very good coach, did nothing with the Kings and the Blues. The players started to tune him out after the first year, he will be 2 steps back in hiring him. Not a fan of Luke Richardson either, this team is going in a new direction and a " name " coach is what this team needs. A " name " coach with a very good system for the players to learn and succeed with.

Murray is not a very good coach, did nothing with the Kings and the Blues. The players started to tune him out after the first year, he will be 2 steps back in hiring him. Not a fan of Luke Richardson either, this team is going in a new direction and a " name " coach is what this team needs. A " name " coach with a very good system for the players to learn and succeed with.
- SABRES 89

The Detroit pp is the best I've seen in the last 20+ years.

Everyone touches the puck.
They can plug and play guys no matter what.

It's not my money but "Pay him, pay dat man his money".

The Detroit pp is the best I've seen in the last 20+ years.

Everyone touches the puck.
They can plug and play guys no matter what.

It's not my money but "Pay him, pay dat man his money".
- dadeadhead

- Stripes77

If McDavid truly is the make or break point for Babcock, would McCellan be the best option?

I think the consensus is that the faults in the playoffs are more on the GM than the coach?

If McDavid truly is the make or break point for Babcock, would McCellan be the best option?

I think the consensus is that the faults in the playoffs are more on the GM than the coach?
- thatsapickle

I would agree to that

What do you guys think of McClean, formerly of the Sens ?
2 or 3? Years ago he was the talk of the town...had such a great system, the following year they had massive injuries, he gets canned.

I would agree to that
- Stripes77

I wonder what sort of input MacClellan had in San Jose, and if he wants equal/more now. That could be the part where Murray doesn't want to let up control and causes friction between potential candidates and Murray.

What do you guys think of McClean, formerly of the Sens ?
2 or 3? Years ago he was the talk of the town...had such a great system, the following year they had massive injuries, he gets canned.
- IonSabres

I'm good with the next hire being no association with Murray and Ottawa.

I'm good with the next hire being no association with Murray and Ottawa.
- dadeadhead

Including Babcock?

Including Babcock?
- IonSabres

I don't think most people realize Babcock was with Anaheim at the same time Murray was.

- Stripes77

Murray is not a very good coach, did nothing with the Kings and the Blues. The players started to tune him out after the first year, he will be 2 steps back in hiring him. Not a fan of Luke Richardson either, this team is going in a new direction and a " name " coach is what this team needs. A " name " coach with a very good system for the players to learn and succeed with.
- SABRES 89

A few current playoff coaches were "no-name" coaches when they got their NHL gig and they have all been winners at AHL level -- Jon Cooper, Bruce Boudreau, and Barry Trotz.

I wouldnt knock Richardson for being a "no-name" coach. Hes done a fine job for Ottawa's farm. But I think there are better options.

Since we're going to have a young roster, Jeff Blashill is at the top of my list (Grand Rapids AHL coach). That will depend on where Babcock goes. If he returns to Detroit, certainly Blashill is ready for his NHL shot. If Babcock leaves, Blashill will be promoted surely.

Looks like it will be Richardson as of now.

I am playing nice......
- dadeadhead

Go back and look at the Kings rosters in the years he was there and tell me that his record with those guys is less impressive than mcLellan - everybody's darling - did with his roster.

I'll give you a hint : Bob Corkum was a big name on Murrays squad.

And he's well respected as a teacher of young players in the college game, now.

You might want to end the conversation quickly - and I would lex plods if he even got an interview (I said long shot). But IMO, just tossing the same names around the echo chamber is just a thoughtless bunch of crank yanking.

Thomas Vanek produced two assists and 10 shots in six games St. Louis in the opening round.

"You want to be a difference-maker this time of year," Vanek said. "The St. Louis series was tough. There wasn't much there. ... Chicago is two-time Stanley Cup champs. To me, they're still the best team in the league. For us, it's a tough task, but I think we're up for it." He is hoping to contribute more offensively in Round 2.


Don't change now Vanek, you have made millions while gliding around.
- SABRES 89

Sounds like Tommy Boy is betting 50 large on the Blackhawks.

Sounds like Tommy Boy is betting 50 large on the Blackhawks.
- Pierceme69

He owed his bookie in Roch $2.2M.

Go back and look at the Kings rosters in the years he was there and tell me that his record with those guys is less impressive than mcLellan - everybody's darling - did with his roster.

I'll give you a hint : Bob Corkum was a big name on Murrays squad.

And he's well respected as a teacher of young players in the college game, now.

You might want to end the conversation quickly - and I would lex plods if he even got an interview (I said long shot). But IMO, just tossing the same names around the echo chamber is just a thoughtless bunch of crank yanking.
- Der Kaiser

I'll throw a name out there we haven't heard yet, but that could be interesting...

David Quinn


And gooooooooo

I'll throw a name out there we haven't heard yet, but that could be interesting...

David Quinn


And gooooooooo
- HonkFortheGoose

My uncle is having dinner with his friend from the Sabres now they are at Chili's on Transit road. As of now it looks like Richardson is in the lead, that could change but that's what he was told.

My uncle is having dinner with his friend from the Sabres now they are at Chili's on Transit road. As of now it looks like Richardson is in the lead, that could change but that's what he was told.
- SABRES 89

I don't hate the Richardson idea, but I don't love it either. Bringing in a guy like that makes sense when you're talking about developing a young roster. It's not just about coaching this team right now, it's about teaching the kids.

Babcock hasn't had to worry about developing players for quite a while. Pretty much everyone on Detroit's roster has spent some sort of time in the AHL.

McLellan had a pretty veteran roster as well. It would be interesting to see how either one of them would handle a roster as young as ours is going to be.

I don't hate the Richardson idea, but I don't love it either. Bringing in a guy like that makes sense when you're talking about developing a young roster. It's not just about coaching this team right now, it's about teaching the kids.

Babcock hasn't had to worry about developing players for quite a while. Pretty much everyone on Detroit's roster has spent some sort of time in the AHL.

McLellan had a pretty veteran roster as well. It would be interesting to see how either one of them would handle a roster as young as ours is going to be.
- HonkFortheGoose

Murray can control Richardson, he can't Babcock. I don't think he has talked to McLellan as of yet but will.