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868904 · 04-10-2017, 02:39 PM

I always felt like he did a good job with the young players, even though this is what Vancouver fans claim he hasn't.

I mean he did what Hartley couldn't do, turned Baerstchi and Granlund into NHL players.

He played Hutton, Stecher and Tryamkin regularly on the blueline. All rookies.

Horvat has developed well, even though the Willie haters say it is inspite of him.

Virtanen was rushed to the NHL by management and to some scouts he wasn't even a top 10 pick. I think Willie knew better.

Canuck fans don't understand Willie's methods, but I think the results speak for themselves. EVERY coach in the league makes young players "earn it", I don't understand why Canuck fans get so mad that Willie wanted Goldobin to earn it.

But whatever, hire a coach that will listen to management and don't have any accountability. Give your prospects everything they want without earning it. I'm fine with that.

I think the Canucks are going to be in for a rude awakening when they start interviewing coaches and ask them how they would treat young players. I'd love to see them hire Hartley or Hitchcock, Sven might have to demand another trade.

04-10-2017, 02:39 PM	#71
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	I always felt like he did a good job with the young players, even though this is what Vancouver fans claim he hasn't. I mean he did what Hartley couldn't do, turned Baerstchi and Granlund into NHL players. He played Hutton, Stecher and Tryamkin regularly on the blueline. All rookies. Horvat has developed well, even though the Willie haters say it is inspite of him. Virtanen was rushed to the NHL by management and to some scouts he wasn't even a top 10 pick. I think Willie knew better. Canuck fans don't understand Willie's methods, but I think the results speak for themselves. EVERY coach in the league makes young players "earn it", I don't understand why Canuck fans get so mad that Willie wanted Goldobin to earn it. But whatever, hire a coach that will listen to management and don't have any accountability. Give your prospects everything they want without earning it. I'm fine with that. I think the Canucks are going to be in for a rude awakening when they start interviewing coaches and ask them how they would treat young players. I'd love to see them hire Hartley or Hitchcock, Sven might have to demand another trade. __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD!