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[Boreal]

Treliving has mentioned more that once about having a coach who respectfully challenges him. I believe he wants someone who is intelligent enough to help him improve his decision making processes, while giving him a perspective the organization does not already possess. I think that perspective could be anything from youth, education, or experience within a winning program.

Burke has mentioned that one of his favourite interview questions is to ask someone to tell him about a time they failed, and what they learned from it.

I also agree with what Boomer said on the Fan960 this past week. A lot of these interviews are likely being completed as professional courtesy. If Treliving, Conroy, Pascall, or Burke are ever looking for work in the future they will have established some connections and good will.

[JohnnyT]

Originally Posted by nobles_point

I also agree with what Boomer said on the Fan960 this past week. A lot of these interviews are likely being completed as professional courtesy. If Treliving, Conroy, Pascall, or Burke are ever looking for work in the future they will have established some connections and good will.

I think if you're not rushed for time it's also a good way to get other perspectives on your team. I'm sure they ask the coaches what they think the Flames biggest strengths/weaknesses are and how they would utilize the strengths and help to improve the weaknesses. If 5 coaches come in and say your strengths are A and your weakness are B, but Burke & Treliving are thinking their strengths are X and their weaknesses are Y then they're probably going to reexamine somethings and try to get a different perspective.

Always good to get some outside opinions and make sure you haven't been thinking to narrowly

[Boreal]

Totally. I just came across this as well. Looks like Benoit Groulx found some new work.

http://www.ottawasun.com/2016/05/13/...re-bingo-offer

To be clear, Benoit Groulx did not choose the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Senators.

It just looked like it.

When Groulx accepted the job to become head coach of Tampa’s AHL affiliate in Syracuse earlier this week, he was only “a top candidate” to take over for Luke Richardson in Binghamton.

[sureLoss]

Friedman and Boomer discussing coaches on 960:

Names Boomer has heard: Gulutzan, Green, Carlyle, Yeo, Leaman.

Friedman adds these names: Geoff Ward, Lowry, + 1 or 2 guys Treliving is waiting to talk to after he comes back from Russia.

Friedman says he thinks Green is more likely for Anaheim than Calgary.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Friedman and Boomer discussing coaches on 960:

Names Boomer has heard: Gulutzan, Green, Carlyle, Yeo, Leaman.

Friedman adds these names: Geoff Ward, Lowry, + 1 or 2 guys Treliving is waiting to talk to after he comes back from Russia.

Friedman says he thinks Green is more likely for Anaheim than Calgary.

If Friedman is correct and Green went to Anaheim, wouldn't the flames then consider Maclean? Now that i wrote that i'm wondering why Maclean is not on the flames list of rumours? If Carlyle warrents an interview, then i would hope Maclean at least gets that much.


Also why do i know the name Geoff Ward?

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Friedman and Boomer discussing coaches on 960:

Names Boomer has heard: Gulutzan, Green, Carlyle, Yeo, Leaman.

Friedman adds these names: Geoff Ward, Lowry, + 1 or 2 guys Treliving is waiting to talk to after he comes back from Russia.

Friedman says he thinks Green is more likely for Anaheim than Calgary.

That's rather underwhelming, unless the 1 or 2 names he is waiting on are Boughner and Muller.

[1qqaaz]

Wait, so Treliving is only interviewing 2 more guys when he returns from Russia?

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

If Friedman is correct and Green went to Anaheim, wouldn't the flames then consider Maclean? Now that i wrote that i'm wondering why Maclean is not on the flames list of rumours? If Carlyle warrents an interview, then i would hope Maclean at least gets that much.


Also why do i know the name Geoff Ward?

I seem to recall hearing/reading somewhere that Anaheim is not currently granting access to MacLean as he is a candidate for their open Head Coach position.

Geoff Ward has been head coach of the Kitchener Rangers [94/95 to 97/98], Guelph Storm [98/99], Hamilton Bulldogs [02/03], Toronto Roadrunners [03/04], Edmonton Roadrunners [04/05], the has been an assistant in the NHL since 2007-08 (Boston 07/08 to 14/15, New Jersey 15/16], he has also been Germany's coach the past 2 years at the World Championships (maybe you heard his name yesterday after the upset vs the US?)

IIRC The Bulldogs changed affiliations after 02/03 and Ward moved with the Oilers affiliation to Toronto (and then to Edmonton)

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

That's rather underwhelming, unless the 1 or 2 names he is waiting on are Boughner and Muller.

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

Wait, so Treliving is only interviewing 2 more guys when he returns from Russia?

All reports indicate the Flames list is extensive, so I think that is far from all the names.

[Da_Chief]

Leaman, seems like an interesting choice. He's probably very familiar with the Flames bosses and obviously some prospects as well.

He coaches a very structured game but that doesn't mean his D's offence will struggle. Jake Walman last year scored 28 points in 27 games so he does allow skill to operate.

He's built winning programs and doesn't let his goalie hang out to dry. I'd be happy with him.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

Leaman, seems like an interesting choice. He's probably very familiar with the Flames bosses and obviously some prospects as well.

He coaches a very structured game but that doesn't mean his D's offence will struggle. Jake Walman last year scored 28 points in 27 games so he does allow skill to operate.

He's built winning programs and doesn't let his goalie hang out to dry. I'd be happy with him.

There were rumors the Bruins were looking at Leaman before it was announced Julien would be returning; so the Flames who would be just as familiar (if not more so) with his work being interested would make a great deal of sense; he has to be the top college coach at the moment. Burke would also be quite familiar with Leaman as well as he visits Providence College quite often.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Nice to hear that Leaman is on the list at least - though I wonder where Friedman heard the name come up. I hope it wasn't just speculation.

MacLean would be interesting. Perhaps Anaheim's turn-around had a lot more to do with MacLean? If he is released from Anaheim (or at least crossed-off the list as the next head coach there), I would hope the Flames consider him.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I actually am starting to think that Boughner could be a front runner.

Helped to build a strong Windsor program in the OHL that won back to back Memorial Cups.

Has assistant coach experience in the NHL, and appears to have done a good job with Pete Deboer in turning around the Sharks this season.

Meets the criteria from Treliving on building a winner, and also meets the criteria from Burke on having a presence in the room (Boughner was a bit of a tough SOB in his playing days). Bring in Boughner with Rocky Thompson (Boughner's replacement in Windsor) as one of his assistants and I would be pretty happy with that hire.

To top it all off it would also make sense as to why management is in no rush to hire a coach - they can't really speak with Boughner until the Sharks are out of the playoffs.

I wouldn't want Boughner. In junior he was good when they had an all-star team with Hall/Henrique/Ellis/Neimsz (le sigh) etc but awful after those guys all left.

[Bingo]

I listened to the Friedman interview yesterday and I certainly wouldn't call what any one said in that segment as news.

The Ward thing from Friedman was "well he's in Germany, you'd think they'd talk to him". Boomer said I'm hearing Leeman but from where? What? Certainly possible as he said heard which is better than just suggesting they were in the same grocery store so it's done.

Seems to me we've seen almost zero substance from any source in this process.

Guys in Toronto put Carlyle in Calgary but did he interview?
Someone said they got permission to talk to Yeo but did they?

Seems like "the list" is nothing but. Just a lot of guys guessing about a GM that keeps his cards pretty close to his vest.

[saillias]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I listened to the Friedman interview yesterday and I certainly wouldn't call what any one said in that segment as news.

The Ward thing from Friedman was "well he's in Germany, you'd think they'd talk to him". Boomer said I'm hearing Leeman but from where? What? Certainly possible as he said heard which is better than just suggesting they were in the same grocery store so it's done.

Seems to me we've seen almost zero substance from any source in this process.

Guys in Toronto put Carlyle in Calgary but did he interview?
Someone said they got permission to talk to Yeo but did they?

Seems like "the list" is nothing but. Just a lot of guys guessing about a GM that keeps his cards pretty close to his vest.

Boomer's source on that could be me for all we know. I tweeted at Leaman last week and asked if he had interest in the Flames job. (Still no reply, rude)

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Some high praise for Capitals assistant Todd Reirden, which this article claims is ready for the head coach job:

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/capital...medium=twitter

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According to Friedman in this video (https://www.nhl.com/video/nhl-live-f...912/c-43987803), he was told by a couple of people they wouldn't be surprised if someone (i.e. Anaheim or Calgary) have asked for permission to talk to Reirden. Friedman admits he has no proof that has happened though.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I listened to the Friedman interview yesterday and I certainly wouldn't call what any one said in that segment as news.

The Ward thing from Friedman was "well he's in Germany, you'd think they'd talk to him". Boomer said I'm hearing Leeman but from where? What? Certainly possible as he said heard which is better than just suggesting they were in the same grocery store so it's done.

Seems to me we've seen almost zero substance from any source in this process.

Guys in Toronto put Carlyle in Calgary but did he interview?
Someone said they got permission to talk to Yeo but did they?

Seems like "the list" is nothing but. Just a lot of guys guessing about a GM that keeps his cards pretty close to his vest.

Russo was the one that said the Flames asked for permission to talk to Yeo, he's usually pretty good with anything Wild related.

[shutout]

http://www.flamesfrom80feet.ca/

Talks about Geoff Ward the Devils assistant.
He was brought up by Friedman to Boomer.

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by shutout

http://www.flamesfrom80feet.ca/

Talks about Geoff Ward the Devils assistant.
He was brought up by Friedman to Boomer.

Sounds promising. Especially his experience as a teacher and a pp tactician.

[hockey.modern]

John Shannon @JSportsnet:

Nothing concrete on coaching positions in Anaheim and Calgary. Flames will wait until Worlds are over, hearing Ducks still a ways away.