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I cannot remember the last time an assistant coach took over as head coach on a permanent basis and was successful. Lane Lambert took over for Barry Trotz for the NYI and that did not work out well. Brad Larsen took over for Torts in CLB, not a memorable tenure. I do not believe the Flyers will elevate Shaw to HC. I believe the choice will be Pat Ferschweiler. The connection to Jones is helpful, but his resume by itself warrants consideration. I understand the comparison and concern to Hakstol and Quinn. However, Ferschweiler won the National Title with a program that has not been known as a college hockey powerhouse. Hakstol and Quinn never won a championship. Ferschweiler is more comparable to Jim Montgomery who won a title at Denver. Monty has done pretty well in the NHL after his time with Denver.
I know the rumor is Tocchet would be the front runner if he leaves VAN. Been a unique two years for him, Jack Adams winner to the dumpster fire this season turned into for the Canucks. I’m curious with the organization putting so much emphasis on culture and the locker room, how much responsibility does Tocchet get for the locker room issues with the Canucks? Also, I do wonder with Tocchet at this point in his career, what would his interest level be coming to a team that really is not a serious Cup contender for at least a few more seasons. The ties to the organization are obvious, but he is now 61, I would assume the chance to compete for a Stanley Cup is pretty important to him.
I could be proven dead wrong (wouldn’t be the first or last time), but I personally don’t think it will be Tocch. We shall see.
I do not believe the Flyers are just waiting on Tocchet to make a decision and the fall back would then be Shaw. It would make no sense for Briere not to interview a decent sized list for the first HC he will hire. If the results do not improve dramatically, the next HC could be the only one Briere gets to hire. Certainly, it would make sense to keep the interviewing process out of public view, but to have the decision pretty much already made makes little sense to me.
How about Sergei Federov? Had some success in the KHL as a coach and was an amazing player in his NHL career.
Between the lack of skill on the roster and the state of goaltending I really do not see how the team will improve points wise regardless of who the coach is
I really hope they take their time with this decision. They need a guy who is younger who can teach but who also has some gravitas behind him so he can command respect. In a perfect world I would love to see Carle join the team so he can grow with this roster. I don’t get the feeling we have the type of vets who would tune out a guy like him.
What we don’t see is another old head taskmaster who thinks bag skates and getting in people faces is the only way to teach. There is a difference between being firm and being constantly negative.
I do believe any HC candidate would want to know what Briere’s plan will be for goaltending. I doubt there will be much interest in this job to just run back the same cast in goal and see what happens. The rumor is Kolosov will stay in the KHL next season, so another season of Ersson and Fedotov would suggest more of a willingness to compete in the McKenna sweepstakes instead of a playoff spot. Doubtful a candidate like Sullivan or Tocchet would want that much uncertainty in goal for the upcoming season. Maybe a first time NHL HC or limited experience HC in the NHL would be more comfortable with more uncertainty in goal. To be close to the playoffs a team save % should be at or at least near .900%. Flyers last season save % .879
I appreciate the insight on Berube and Bylsma. I still have my concerns about Shaw being the next HC. Last time, Shaw coached in the NHL was 05-06 season for 40 games. Before that stint, roughly 2 seasons in the AHL with Cincinnati. I would feel more comfortable with a candidate with more HC experience then Shaw’s resume. That experience does not necessarily have to be limited to the NHL. Just my personal preference where the team is currently at.
“I appreciate the insight on Berube and Bylsma.”
Thanks. I’m not certain who the next HC should be. I don’t know who these guys are as coaches, never played for them. I would think everybody’s preference, considering the roster, would be a “give the kid a chance” kind of coach.
Per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet in Canada, Rick Tocchet is not returning to Vancouver. Let the fun begin.
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