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Originally Posted by Beatle17
Watching Bob McCowan today he made a statement that I agree with totally, when sportswriters say stuff like the coach lost the room it is garbage. The writers wouldn't know as they aren't in the room etc. He also said that the exit interviews at the end of the year are stupid because as management you don't care what the workers (players) have to say. He said that the only comment to the players should be shut up and come back next year and play better.
I agree with keeping the coach and sending a message to the players that you don't get your way (like the Oilers "stars" not buying into the coaches and only playing offense). I love the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL and they have had 3 coaches since 1970, the owners basically telling the players to buy in because the coach isn't leaving. I wish more teams would take this approach.
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So if Crosby or Toews talks about why his team failed you tell them to shut up? Historically, coaches need to win a Cup in the first few years with that team or they will never win it with that team. Firing assistants sends a message to the headcoach more than it does to the players. I think a coaching change with a message to the players that the new coach isn't going anywhere for a while is more effective unless you establish a situation where the players know the coach isnt going anywhere.