[News] Oilers fire Krueger. Eakins to be named HC shortly

[calgARI]

Originally Posted by oilers_fan

What's so good about Eakins other than he was the flavor of the month as far as potential coaches go?

I wonder how much buzz there would be about Eakins being "NHL-Ready" from the media if he coached in a different organization the last few years.

[WilderPegasus]

Originally Posted by oilers_fan

What's so good about Eakins other than he was the flavor of the month as far as potential coaches go?

He worked for the Leafs and didn't screw anything up too badly. That makes him damn near a god to the media.

[moon]

Originally Posted by calgARI

I wonder how much buzz there would be about Eakins being "NHL-Ready" from the media if he coached in a different organization the last few years.

Probably about the same.

[d_phaneuf]

Seems like a good hire

Ill believe it when I see it

[getbak]

From the Season predictions thread...

Originally Posted by getbak

I predict that once I finally remember the Oilers hired some guy named Ralph Krueger to be their head coach, he'll get fired.


On the radio yesterday, they were saying that in a short season, there will be one team who surprises everyone by missing the playoffs, and one team who surprises everyone by making the playoffs.

I'm going to pick the Wings as the team who misses for the first time in John Tavares' lifetime; and the Leafs as the team who makes it for the first time in the lifetime of some kid who was conceived on the Red Mile.

Man, if Minnesota and Columbus had finished just two points higher, I would have been 3/3.

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by moon

I think the improvement of Kadri, a number of defensemen also developed pretty well under his coaching. The Marlies have had a decent record under him as well.

Certainly far from a sure thing as an NHL coach but does seem to have the background to suggest he should be a good coach and especially in working with young guys.

Pretty good analysis. It's not a sure thing but he has done a great job with the Marlies, is very well respected and has been a part of the game for decades. There has been improvement in individual players as well as the team since he started.

[mrdonkey]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

People complain about Calgary changing coaches too much. We still can't compare with the experts up north.

Calgary changes coaches a lot because the coaches they hire are awful.

I think the Oilers finally did something right here.

[Bertuzzied]

fix the mistake MacT

Hire Brent Sutter as you should have done last year. you missed out on Mckinnon or Jones. Inexcusable when you are trying to build something special

[OILFAN #81]

The Krueger firing is now official (no longer a rumor).

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by getbak

From the Season predictions thread...



Man, if Minnesota and Columbus had finished just two points higher, I would have been 3/3.

hahahahha you quoted yourself from another thread. hahahahahah

[getbak]

John Shannon ‏@JSportsnet
RKruger lasts 48 Games as Oiler Head Coach. That's 4 Coaches in 5 Seasons. MacT,Quinn,Renney,Kruger.

Wow. I forgot all about Quinn even being there.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by getbak

Wow. I forgot all about Quinn even being there.

1st overall pick 4 out of 5 years will be next! what a joke of a Franchise. Bettman should fold them before they embarass the NHL anymore.

[t0rrent98]

Steve Smith bumped up to HC? hahaha.

[sureLoss]

TSN will have live coverage of the press conference

Josh Rimer ‏@JoshRimerHockey 1m Per NHL Source close to the situation, Dallas Eakins has signed a multi year contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

The Krueger firing is now official (no longer a rumor).

It's no longer a rumour as it's official.

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by flameswin

It's no longer a rumour as it's official.

lol

[kyuss275]

So is this MacT's first move as gm? Not a bad move, he will probably screw up the press conference though.

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

So is this MacT's first move as gm? Not a bad move, he will probably screw up the press conference though.

No. He signed KHL defenseman Belov (was after Raanta as well who picked Chicago).

[kyuss275]

Just saw a picture of Eakins wife....holy crap is she hot.

[Mango]

Originally Posted by mrdonkey

I think the Oilers finally did something right here.

I thought that too with both Quinn and Renney.