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Coaching Hot Seat in the NHL…
Sacco. The Bruins have played better lavishly in free agency bringing recent years, and many felt the Red
Over the Boards of late. The St. Louis Blues then turned in defenceman Brady Skjei and Wings were primed to compete for a
around and fired their head coach. veteran forwards with Stanley Cup playoff spot. It hasn’t happened yet for
Drew Bannister was replaced by Jim pedigrees. Jonathan Marchessault them this year as they have struggled
By Brad Robertson
Montgomery, who has a past with the and Steven Stamkos haven’t provided to put together any consistent play.
Blues. That move has seen the Blues the offence that they were brought in Montreal isn’t as far along as Detroit
play a bit better as well. In Chicago, for. Center ice still remains a problem in their rebuild but better things were
the Blackhawks released head coach for Nashville, and I feel head coach, expected of them as well. Head Coach,
Luke Richardson and replaced him Andrew Brunette, is getting unfair Martin St. Louis, seems secure at the
with Anders Sorenson, who becomes criticism for the teams underachieving moment. It’ll be interesting to see if
the first Swedish-born head coach in ways thus far. GM Trotz obviously change is called for in that hockey
the NHL. underestimated the center ice position,
market hotbed. The issue in Montreal
and they desperately need to try and
Two underachieving teams with is that the team likes to hire coaches
Stanley Cup aspirations have coaches acquire a good center that can play in with the ability to communicate with
on the hot seat. In New York, Peter the top 6, quickly. the media in French. That obviously
Laviolette is in charge of a team that Several markets have also produced lowers the coach hiring pool for
is drastically underperforming. The rumblings about coaching shake ups them. Personally, I feel that the Habs
team traded it’s captain, Jacob Trouba, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. The fans wouldn’t care if the head coach
and General Manager, Chris Drury, Buffalo Sabres went thirteen games had a French background or not if
ts almost at the midway point of the who may also be on the hot seat, has without a win. Their coach, Lindy he was the right fit. St. Louis was
INHL season and its the time of year been actively seeking out more help Ruff, was just brought on board this very inexperienced from a coaching
when rumours start to fly regarding on the trade front. Laviolette is in season. He has a long track record as a perspective, but his players seem to
coaching job security in the league.
the top 10 in NHL coaching victories head coach with plenty of wins along like him and his style. I don’t think
Three teams have already replaced but for some reason the team just the way but so far has failed to get the
their head coaches so far and a few hasn’t gotten going. A change behind most out of his young club. Tough to he’s the reason the team is where it is
more may as well. The Boston Bruins the bench may happen whether it’s see a change coming there so early in the standings. A bit more patience
pulled the trigger on Jim Montgomery warranted or not to try and create a into Ruff’s tenure but ownership can’t is required and in the off season I’m
who has had great regular season sure that management will be looking
spark. Newly appointed Nashville be happy with the teams play thus far. to bring in some veteran leadership for
success and replaced him with Joe
General Manager, Barry Trotz, spent I felt that the Sabres should have tried the very young blue line.
to bring in former Maple Leaf coach,
Match Your Area Knowledge Sheldon Keefe, who has had success Will the new year bring more
with overseeing strong young talent. NHL coaching changes? There are
Play Thom’s Trivia Keefe has the New Jersey Devils two veteran coaches with successful
humming along as he replaced Ruff pedigrees waiting in the wings. Gerard
Q1 - Which iconic figure known for his post at 2nd and there. Recycling Ruff doesn’t look Gallant has the reputation of being
Pitt Streets for decades - retired on January 1, 1960? like the answer in Buffalo. a players coach. He’s had success at
several stops. Bruce Boudreau is also
Q2 - What game changing and business altering Two other Atlantic Division seen in the same light. Both of these
announcement was set to begin in 1960? teams are struggling. In Detroit, the veterans might be solid options for
patience of the General Manager has
Q3 - In 1960, what were fifteen-year-old baseball players to be wearing thin with coach Derek any underachieving club with playoff
in Cornwall encouraged to play? Page 29 for Answers Lalonde. Detroit has amassed a bevy aspirations. Only time will tell.
Happy New Year everybody!
of young talented players over the