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Weekes reporting the Flyers interviewed Ferschweiler this week. Not surprised at all. I thought it was a false premise the HC search was pretty much just a primary candidate or an in house back up option.
Last season, offensively the Flyers scored more goals then VAN. The prior year, VAN was top 7 in scoring. A lot of smoke around Tocchet right now. Would not mind waiting to see if Jon Cooper is let go by TB if they have another first round exit.
Per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet in Canada, Rick Tocchet is not returning to Vancouver. Let the fun begin.
“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.
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 cannot remember the last time an assistant coach took over as head coach on a permanent basis and was successful.”
Berube won the Cup in St. Louis. Bylsma won the Cup in Pittseburgh.
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 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.
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
