Please no, please no, please no. Wore out his welcome in Toronto, unsure he is the right coach in NYC. Quinn is now more on the hot seat.
- airjan23

this only matters if JD agrees with that belief

the minute Mike Babcock was fired I thought there was a 100% guarantee one day he'd coach the Rangers
- jimbro83

Quinn has done a nice job creating a locker room full of professionals, much to Hank's assistance I'm sure. His systems have flaws, but my concern is that he doesn't instill the competitive culture needed to win in the playoffs. The team always seemed relaxed. Not always a bad thing, but sometimes that killer instinct needs to come through.

Please no, please no, please no. Wore out his welcome in Toronto, unsure he is the right coach in NYC. Quinn is now more on the hot seat.
- airjan23

I think as other teams have found out Bylsma and then Babcock, the fit really is the most important thing. Pretty rare that there are guys like Torts and AV that win consistently across multiple teams.

I'm not sure there are many big name coaches I'd hire now if given the chance. If we did ax Quinn, I'd think I'd want to try someone like Knoblauch first.

Yeah. I mean I think Buch might be finally starting to get it, but he would be part of a trade if I was in charge.
- mdw7413

But then who plays the right side? Kakko and Kravs in the future, but no shot I'm rolling with those two in the top 6 next year. And we really don't have anyone behind them.

What big name coaches are available right now?
- Bean_Dip

Peter Laviolette
Bruce Boudreau
Gerard Gallant
Mike Babcock

But then who plays the right side? Kakko and Kravs in the future, but no shot I'm rolling with those two in the top 6 next year. And we really don't have anyone behind them.
- Bean_Dip

definitely cant answer that without seeing the finished product, trading Buch could be one small part of a larger shuffle of the deck

Peter Laviolette
Bruce Boudreau
Gerard Gallant
Mike Babcock
- BINGO!

Would be an interesting choice if they ever went down that path. Hasn't worked out elsewhere for him, but maybe he needs a star studded lineup to bring him to the promise land

Would be an interesting choice if they ever went down that path. Hasn't worked out elsewhere for him, but maybe he needs a star studded lineup to bring him to the promise land
- Bean_Dip

Laviolette is a guy who I do think has a relationship with JD, so that wouldnt be surprising to me

Quinn has done a nice job creating a locker room full of professionals, much to Hank's assistance I'm sure. His systems have flaws, but my concern is that he doesn't instill the competitive culture needed to win in the playoffs. The team always seemed relaxed. Not always a bad thing, but sometimes that killer instinct needs to come through.
- Bean_Dip

You're not wrong, but I think that is exactly the sort of growing I hope to see from him. His previous NHL coaching experience did not include playoffs, I believe. And he wasn't the man in charge either. This sweep should hopefully have provided experience and resentment for all of them.
We need to allow him some leash to learn as well. But, if he doesn't, we can't give him too many excuses.

Mother(frank)er!!
I didn't even click on it and the song is stuck in my head!!
- Tonybere

Me too.

Would be an interesting choice if they ever went down that path. Hasn't worked out elsewhere for him, but maybe he needs a star studded lineup to bring him to the promise land
- Bean_Dip

i'd wait one more year of Quinn first.

I love Lavi, he pushes and can inspire a team to be more than they thought they were, but his message doesn't last long, so you kind of want to strike while the iron is hot with him, so to speak.

When you're ready to take that next step to contend, then you bring him in, and he'll swing for the fences.

definitely cant answer that without seeing the finished product, trading Buch could be one small part of a larger shuffle of the deck
- jimbro83

Remember the days where Buch was our only prospect to look forward to?

definitely cant answer that without seeing the finished product, trading Buch could be one small part of a larger shuffle of the deck
- jimbro83

I also misspoke, we should be including Gauthier in that RW depth. He might even be a good pairing for Laf. French connection line.

i'd wait one more year of Quinn first.

I love Lavi, he pushes and can inspire a team to be more than they thought they were, but his message doesn't last long, so you kind of want to strike while the iron is hot with him, so to speak.

When you're ready to take that next step to contend, then you bring him in, and he'll swing for the fences.
- BINGO!

And try to fight the other teams head coach during a game

i'd wait one more year of Quinn first.

I love Lavi, he pushes and can inspire a team to be more than they thought they were, but his message doesn't last long, so you kind of want to strike while the iron is hot with him, so to speak.

When you're ready to take that next step to contend, then you bring him in, and he'll swing for the fences.
- BINGO!

100% agree all around, Bingo!

I think as other teams have found out Bylsma and then Babcock, the fit really is the most important thing. Pretty rare that there are guys like Torts and AV that win consistently across multiple teams.

I'm not sure there are many big name coaches I'd hire now if given the chance. If we did ax Quinn, I'd think I'd want to try someone like Knoblauch first.
- 2sticks1puck

If Quinn goes down the road, i think Knoblauch very well could be next in line.

If Quinn goes down the road, i think Knoblauch very well could be next in line.
- airjan23

The ex yankees 2nd baseman?

100% agree all around, Bingo!
- Bean_Dip

I'm genuinely excited for you guys. People can female dog and moan or whatever but having one of the best teams in the league in the biggest city in the league can only be good for the sport.

The ex yankees 2nd baseman?
- TPC

Did he learn to throw to 1st base yet?

But then who plays the right side? Kakko and Kravs in the future, but no shot I'm rolling with those two in the top 6 next year. And we really don't have anyone behind them.
- Bean_Dip

I think Kakko should be ready next year. He is built like a man and has great puck handling skills, I see no reason he can't be in the top 6 next year

The ex yankees 2nd baseman?
- TPC

Thats the only one I know of too

I'm genuinely excited for you guys. People can female dog and moan or whatever but having one of the best teams in the league in the biggest city in the league can only be good for the sport.
- BINGO!

I've been jealous on day 1 of their honest plan for rebuilding
Look at the results already

I'm genuinely excited for you guys. People can female dog and moan or whatever but having one of the best teams in the league in the biggest city in the league can only be good for the sport.
- BINGO!

Just go kick the crap out of Boston

Just go kick the crap out of Boston
- mdw7413

I like Bingo but I like our other 1st round pick more haha

I think I still want Boston to win even after the Canes helped us out by kicking our arse

I've been jealous on day 1 of their honest plan for rebuilding
Look at the results already
- Not_Yan

Yea nothing like telling the fans hold onto your butts, we are going to sell off your favorite players and its going to suck. But i respect the honesty haha