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Originally Posted by kehatch
I think people did question both. Many still question Boucher and Rolston is still not proven.
But both coaches had experience in both the development leagues and the pro leagues. Most of the best coaches in the NHL spent time coaching pro prior to taking on a head coaching position with an NHL team.
Are you suggesting that Roy being an ex-franchise goaltender for the Avalanche and a major name in that market doesn't have anything to do with him being selected?
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I remember Boucher being a hot candidate and that TB got good reviews for hiring a young, up and coming guy. Don't remember much (any?) questioning or criticizing of that choice.
For Rolston I haven't really heard anything good or bad and he seems to just be a guy that most people shrug their shoulders and say sure but haven't seen much of a questioning of his credentials.
I think Roy being an Ex-Avalanche makes him for sure a more desirable candidate but that doesn't make him any less qualified and doesn't make him any less qualified. I would say this is a hockey move first and a PR bonus that they have a guy who is qualified also a former popular player. I don't think the Avs should be punished for hiring a qualified candidate just because it also helps with the PR.