05-29-2013, 11:15 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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It's hard out there for a coach:
Josh Rimer@JoshRimerHockey1m
For those scoring at home that's 24 NHL Coaching changes in last two NHL Seasons.
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05-29-2013, 11:16 AM
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#23
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Market Mall Food Court
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja
Watch the Canucks hire him.
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I'd pay money to watch him coach the Sedins.
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05-29-2013, 11:18 AM
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#24
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In the Sin Bin
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Originally Posted by rubecube
Was it really Tortorella's fault that Sather saddled him with ridiculously overpaid, aging players? I think the Rangers have overachieved since he's been in charge.
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No, but it is Tortorella's fault that his style is abrasive and losing a locker room is inevitable. Coaches of his style can get great results in the short term, but they also have short lifespans. He will pop back up with a new team, however.
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05-29-2013, 11:18 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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I see the Rags grabbing Vigneault in a hurry.
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05-29-2013, 11:18 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Apparently Gillis isn't a fan of Torts:
Jason Botchford @botchford 31s Tortorella fired. Gillis loathed the way the rangers played. Torts team couldn't score. You figure it out
And sounds like Ruff would take the job:
John Vogl @BuffNewsVogl 6m
The Rangers have fired John Tortorella. From what I've been told about Lindy Ruff's job wish list, this is a place he'd want to go.
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05-29-2013, 11:20 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja
Watch the Canucks hire him.
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They could do a lot worse. While he's too much of a sideshow with the media he doest get a lot out of his players and seems to be able to get his teams to play a disciplined style of hockey. I don't disagree with the Rangers letting him go as it sounds like a change was needed in the dressing room but the man is a good coach. Anyone thinks that the Rangers roster is going to turn into gold with a new coach should probably take a better look at what's really there as they have a few good players and a lot of very average players and on paper are nowhere close to the Bruins or Penguins.
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05-29-2013, 11:23 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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When does someone wipe the smirk off Sather's face by holding him responsible for the Rangers' long-term under-achievement despite carte blanche finances?
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05-29-2013, 11:27 AM
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I believe in the Jays.
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It's the Rangers so I imagine they'll have their pick of whomever they want... Ruff would be my guess (I'd hire Vigneault if I were they but I ain't they).
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05-29-2013, 11:28 AM
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Franchise Player
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The only two coaches that advanced past the first round the last two years were Sutter and Tortorella, the guy does get results even if his style of play or coaching isn't the greatest. He seems to be the type of coach that has a short shelf life though, as he ends up pissing off his star players after a few years.
Although the Rangers weren't that great of team, and he was saddled with a few bad contracts as said before. Really making it to the second round this year, and losing to the Bruins was a good season for them. I see them doing worse next year unless some major roster moves are made.
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05-29-2013, 11:31 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Betting AV gets hired right quick by the Rangers.
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05-29-2013, 11:34 AM
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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This has a whole lot more to do with Brad Richards status than actual results.
A perfect example of how its easier to fire one coach than move a bunch of (or in this case even one) player.
Richards will get a new lease on life next year, Ruff (my guess) gets a clean slate to start with, and the Rangers dont pay 24 million bucks to a guy that isnt playing for them.
My guess anyhow.
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05-29-2013, 11:34 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Betting AV gets hired right quick by the Rangers.
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If they were smart they would offer him $$$. His approach would probably be a nice change of pace for Rangers players compared to years of Torts grinding them.
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05-29-2013, 11:36 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
If they were smart they would offer him $$$. His approach would probably be a nice change of pace for Rangers players compared to years of Torts grinding them.
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Which is why I think the Rangers pass on Ruff.
I thought Ruff and Nill were best buds and he should be hired pretty quick in Dallas anyways.
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05-29-2013, 11:37 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by transplant99
This has a whole lot more to do with Brad Richards status than actual results.
A perfect example of how its easier to fire one coach than move a bunch of (or in this case even one) player.
Richards will get a new lease on life next year, Ruff (my guess) gets a clean slate to start with, and the Rangers dont pay 24 million bucks to a guy that isnt playing for them.
My guess anyhow.
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Probably. IMO two years into that deal is way too early to start talking buyout and it's clear the coach and player could no longer co-exist. Richards may play better in a less restrictive system which is why I think AV would be good for them as he seemed to be well liked overall by his players and let the Sedins do their thing rather than clamp them down.
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05-29-2013, 11:38 AM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Betting AV gets hired right quick by the Rangers.
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Yep, seems a perfect fit
Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
If they were smart they would offer him $$$. His approach would probably be a nice change of pace for Rangers players compared to years of Torts grinding them.
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Ya I think it would be a huge change of pace for next year
he always lets his vets 'run the room' and the Rangers have a veteran laden team
would open up the offense as well which Richards will like, I think they go back to being a contender with AV
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05-29-2013, 11:39 AM
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#38
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Tell us how you really feel Brooksie:
Larry Brooks @NYP_Brooksie5m
Any media outlet that would hire John Tortorella should be ashamed.
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05-29-2013, 11:41 AM
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#39
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Which is why I think the Rangers pass on Ruff.
I thought Ruff and Nill were best buds and he should be hired pretty quick in Dallas anyways.
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Ruff has already had an interview with Dallas. Nill is doing his due diligence and also interviewing AV and Desjardins. Also read that Ruff was coming in for a 2nd interview with Dallas.
Ruff's coaching style is very simmilar to Torts without the media circus. Not sure why the Rangers would want him?
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05-29-2013, 11:44 AM
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Franchise Player
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Maybe in a year we can get both Burke and Torts in Calgary!
That would be interesting... likely an improvement, but interesting to say the least.
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