Corp000085 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 http://wgr550.com/Source--Kevyn-Adams-to-be-named-Sabres-Associate-C/10514214 Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I wanted more experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 http://wgr550.com/Source--Kevyn-Adams-to-be-named-Sabres-Associate-C/10514214 Thoughts? I was hoping for someone from the outside, with experience, who might question things. On the other hand, a younger voice for some of the youth isn't bad either I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Falls right into GoDD's line of thought that Lindy doesn't want people who question him. It sounds to me like Adams was doing a pretty good job with some of our younger players. Enough so that he probably earned the job. I hope he's got some fresh ideas for the power play and O zone entries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Falls right into GoDD's line of thought that Lindy doesn't want people who question him. It sounds to me like Adams was doing a pretty good job with some of our younger players. Enough so that he probably earned the job. I hope he's got some fresh ideas for the power play and O zone entries. Also falls right into my thought that I want winners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Also falls right into my thought that I want winners. I guess you'll have to elaborate for me. Do you consider Adams a winner or is that criticism of this choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I guess you'll have to elaborate for me. Do you consider Adams a winner or is that criticism of this choice? I like the fact that a Cup winner is on the coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazielSabre Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 While I like the fact it's a young guy who's a cup winner, I'd have preferred an outsider. Will they be replacing Adams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I think associate coach instead of assistant coach says something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 While I like the fact it's a young guy who's a cup winner, I'd have preferred an outsider. Will they be replacing Adams? Maybe Grier moving into Adams development coach position? I think that would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I think associate coach instead of assistant coach says something. Edjumicate me. What is the difference between an associate coach and an assistant coach? Don't they both fetch coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Edjumicate me. What is the difference between an associate coach and an assistant coach? Don't they both fetch coffee? Better title, better money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Edjumicate me. What is the difference between an associate coach and an assistant coach? Don't they both fetch coffee? i have no idea, but it strikes me that it's a distinction with a difference. for example, will an associate coach be behind the bench on game nights? i'm thinking maybe not -- that the 2 assistants will be there, and an associate would be in the press box. EDIT: my bad. the report clearly states WGR's Paul Hamilton has learned from a source that the Buffalo Sabres will name Kevyn Adams the new assistant coach to Lindy Ruff on Wednesday. Adams will replace Brian McCutcheon, whom the Sabres released this off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 i have no idea, but it strikes me that it's a distinction with a difference. for example, will an associate coach be behind the bench on game nights? i'm thinking maybe not -- that the 2 assistants will be there, and an associate would be in the press box. There is only one assistant, Patrick and one associate, Adams. McCutcheon is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 There is only one assistant, Patrick and one associate, Adams. McCutcheon is gone. okay. is it the case that the associate coach is "above" the assistant coach in terms of pecking order? mccutcheon was described as the team's "top assistant coach" in the news reports re: being let go. the team's web site hasn't been updated to reflect the hierarchy yet, but i infer the list will go lindy, adams, patrick, et al. maybe a little weird that adams would leapfrog patrick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Looks like it's ASSISTANT not associate. GR typo. http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=585661&navid=DL|BUF|home# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samothyev Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hope this kid can do something with the PP. I was also hoping they would bring in someone from outside with more coaching experience. Although it is nice to see he won the stanley cup with Carolina which I will say was at the Sabres expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazielSabre Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Maybe Grier moving into Adams development coach position? I think that would be great. I like that idea, I like Grier and his said he'll only come back to the Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Looks like it's ASSISTANT not associate. GR typo. http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=585661&navid=DL|BUF|home# So then I take back my original post. I want more experience for the associate coach, whenever they fill that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 So wait, the Buffalo News made the same mistake in the article that is linked on the front page here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm still waiting for the hiring of about 10 development coaches. I mean development professors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Not going to whine about it but I wish they had brought in a strong pp guy. That wasn't whining was it? I'm ok with Kevin overall though he will bring something to the team so that is a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hey, if you cant beat 'em, hire 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Sounds like they actually interviewed quite a few guys for the job: http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=585706&navid=DL|BUF|home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Sounds like they actually interviewed quite a few guys for the job: http://sabres.nhl.co...vid=DL|BUF|home Ruff may not be done with adding coaches to the Sabres staff. He’d like to fill the development coach void left by Adams, and wouldn’t rule out adding another assistant to the mix. “I’m still in the process of evaluating. There are teams that have gone to three assistant coaches. I’m going to weigh that still, and see where it all falls out by the time camp starts.” How many do you need? I guess not behind the bench guys but more niche coaches maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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