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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I think players like "tough but fair" coaches who they think have their back vis-a-vis other teams, the refs etc. They like coaches who communicate, not ones who make them guess why they are being sat, short minuted, etc. Or those who yell at them publicly (including singling them out in front of the team) - they seem to hate that. Sheahan said he liked Tippet for the former reasons the other night. Even though that's Oiler stuff, I think he's right.
Whether the systems guy is the HC or an AC, they need that too though. But an adaptable one, not a Babcock.
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I agree. Who do you think best fits that bill given the names available and Ward? Gallant and BB come to mind - I think Laviolette may be a little too much on the tough side for this group. I'd prefer BB simply just because Gallant's two firings are very hard to wrap my head around. It seems as though he wears out his welcome very quickly.
Ward seems a little in over his head and I do not think he makes a good HC. It would be nice to invest in a proven quality HC since the number of coaching changes over the years will really hurt development... if it hasn't already.