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I think he is just an adviser at this time, probably going to get an official job once they get to the expansion draft. He may be itching to get back in the saddle now, if the right deal is offered.

I see how coaching can make a difference when Barry Trotz walks into the Islanders room and transforms that team.

Maybe Jon Cooper shakes loose after Tampa's meltdown in the first two games. LOL.

Dave Tippett.

The Sabres need to look at his injuries. I like this guy a lot, but hopefully he's not made of glass. The combine may reveal some issues as well.

UPL is done with Junior hockey, I think the next logical step is pro. It would be good for him to get to know the Amerks system and be around that atmosphere ASAP.

My vote is to keep the pick and stick to the plan. I think JBot is better at the draft table than our previous 2 GMs so I give him a few years to compile some talent. I also would like to win now but I don't feel that Jack is in his prime yet, so we have a lot more good years from him. Yzerman didn't win his first Cup until he was 32.

Turcotte is listed as one inch shorter but 26 pounds heavier than Zegras. Caufield is the puny one, 5'7".

Thanks for the info. Agree on the skating aspect of the summary. I meant that the scout compares him to ROR. My bad.

Compare his game to ROR.

Would have a connection with Sam via Kootenay Ice.

Alfie's father started it.

Leafs assistant coach.

I kind of hope he makes it to 7 although I like Turcotte more.

Those are my two guys as well.

Dach scores first goal of the game, chips in rebound.

SN showing a CHL playoff game now. Saskatoon vs Prince Albert. Kirby Dach plays for Saskatoon. Big kid. I am watching, he may be the pick. Hoping that Cozens or Turcotte are available at 7.

I can handle hiring Todd McLellan but I'm still in the Dave Tippett camp.

Isn't that a line from "Goon"? The Russian guys.

I know Tippett is connected to Seattle, but it is in an advisory capacity. He may be wanting back in ASAP. I like that he has a lot of experience and has had time to step back and hit the reset button. He has seen what is working around the league and can put his own fingerprint on a team. He fits the profile of a grinding player becoming a good coach. He is not too old and has street cred of playing over 700 games and being HC for well over 1000 games. JBot would like the NCAA background combined with Team Canada stints.

Highly skilled and an ironman.

He also hit the net, which a large number of our shooters have failed to do on grade A chances.

Can't watch this one tonight, will check the score once in a while. Go Olofsson, Nylander, Dahlin. You're part of the future turnaround.

I agree with his drop off coinciding with getting knocked out of contention. Jack has some warts but he will grow and benefit greatly from some help in the scoring department. Improving the PP is another necessity.

I'm only interested in watching the "Amerks" for curiosity and a glimmer of hope.