Why haven't we mentioned Kelly McCrimmon ?
I have followed the coaching speculation threads as much as possible. I may have missed some things, but why haven't we talked about Kelly McCrimmon ? The guy has been the head coach and manager of the Brandon Wheat Kings since the 04-05 season. He has lead them to the play offs every single year, he lost in the WHL Finals twice and this year he won the Championship. Many believe if anyone is going to beat the stacked London Knights team this year it will be his squad. To me it sounds like he fits Trelivings mold pretty well. He's coached a winning franchise, he's a younger coach, and from my knowledge is extremely respected in the sport.
These are some of the players he coached on their way to the NHL. Eric Fehr, Matt Calvert, Brayden Schenn, Mark Stone.
Some of the current prospects he's coached. Scott Glenie, Ryan Pulock, John Quenville, Ryan Pilon, Morgan Klimchuk, Ivan Provorov, he's now in the process of forming a number 1 pick in next years draft Nolan Patrick.
When you look at the players he's developed one thing immediately jumps out at me. Two Way guys, he most definitely installs defensive abilities into his forwards. The types of guys you win with.
Maybe he's not the best guy for the job, but I think he could definitely be a candidate. Just my 2 cents.
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