I dont like the system he is implementing. But I am pretty sure the players arent executing it right either. So who knows, maybe it's a good system.
As for the person himself, Ward just doesn't have that "leader" presence. He seems shy and bit awkward socially. Not a great speaker. No track record to lean on either. When you compare him to our other coaches, he just seems so mellow. Too mellow.
Bill Peters was a leader. In retrospect an ahole and all, but a good leader. He was very confident, enthusiastic and energetic. When he spoke, you listened. Quite frankly, he was a great guy to listen to.
Gulutzan is a great speaker too, but came off overconfident. His track record suggested that he was spewing BS. Players probably didnt respect him for that. He had that "smartest guy in the room" vibe, but with nothing to back it up. A good interview to be sure.
Sutter was a presence. Players respected him and were afraid of him. A guy that talked the talk and walked the walk. NHL experience is important. He knows what his players are going through day to day.
The closest comparison to Ward is Don Hay A quiet guy that had a short stint here. Just didnt seem like a guy that could make millionaires work hard.
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