Well. There is alot of time. And I don't Wana give up on the season. But there seems to be a larger plan. So it's gonna happen weather we like it or not.
- Eman87654
We'll know pretty soon what the long-term goal is. If the goal is to start to turn the corner and get better, then Eakins has to go. It seems every team that made a coaching change has played well (Christ, look at Philly!) I know the kids love the guy (that was the main reason he was retained) but he is a teaching coach, not a winning NHL coach. Eakins kills it in the AHL where kids are learning to be NHLers. That style doesn't seem to translate to the NHL.
If the goal is to try to get Conner Bedard, then Eakins will probably coach the season out. Looking around the league, there's a pretty good chance that will happen, too. Despite winning last night, NJ didn't impress me, despite all of the moves that they made and Arizona is Arizona. Unless they can schedule more games against the Leafs they'll be pretty bad, too. So, I guess that's what we have to look forward to, which is nice!