[News] Rangers and Gerard Gallant mutually part ways

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Buff

He hasn't lasted a full 3 seasons anywhere! This is the first time he wasn't fired midway into his 3rd season.

I saw some article, I think from a blogger who covers the Flames, talking about how Gallant would be a good fit in Calgary as a player friendly coach... uh, there's nothing player friendly about him. He's fan friendly maybe but not player friendly. He's hard like Sutter.

Maybe he's even a Hartley. If you just saw interviews or press scrums you'd think "what a nice funny guy".

Now, I don't want a player "friendly" coach. I want a player respectful coach who listens and take their concerns into account and, if he doesn't agree, can explain it without being a dick.

[loob job]

Average coaching lifespan in the NHL is 2.4 years.

[bdubbs]

I wouldn't mind AV here if it's going to be a proven coach.

[Hackey]

AV would be a good hire if he would come here.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

It’s hard to argue with the fact that he lasts no more than 3 years anywhere despite initial success in his last 3 gigs. I’d argue he was as good a coach as Luongo, MAF and Shesterkin let him be each time.

He won the Memorial Cup because of Jacob Deserres? That's an interesting stance to take.

I mean, I'm not necessarily saying it's wrong.

[memphusk]

After listening to Dallas Eakins and all his bull#### I'm convinced he will be the next coach in Calgary.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Maritime Q-Scout

He won the Memorial Cup because of Jacob Deserres? That's an interesting stance to take.

I mean, I'm not necessarily saying it's wrong.

It’s almost like I never mentioned anything but NHL right?

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Maybe he's even a Hartley. If you just saw interviews or press scrums you'd think "what a nice funny guy".

Now, I don't want a player "friendly" coach. I want a player respectful coach who listens and take their concerns into account and, if he doesn't agree, can explain it without being a dick.

A good coach doesn't need to be a pushover. He to be firm but fair where players all know where they stand with him. A coach that has an open door policy at his office where players aren't too intimidated to discuss issues face to face.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

It’s almost like I never mentioned anything but NHL right?

In retrospect my post should have been in green.