Wyldnwoody44 Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 I don't know how an assistant to an awful coach stays on, let alone gets an interview for the gig. Didn't he coach the D? If so, then I've seen enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Vigneault will be on Vancouver sports radio this afternoon. Hope they ask him about NHL coaching opportunities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Doohickie said: There have been several remarks on the board that JBot would like Steve Smith to stay on the staff. Any chance Smith interviews for the job? Wasn't he the defense coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Wasn't he the defense coach? Funny isn’t it? Considering Botterill explicitly mentioned defensive zone lapses as part of the teams major area of need for improvement. Edited April 10, 2019 by Die Hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 25 minutes ago, Die Hard said: Funny isn’t it? Considering Botterill explicitly mentioned defensive zone lapses as part of the teams major area of need for improvement. That would suggest that him and Phil have different philosophies and that he coached what Phil wanted him to coach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, SDS said: That would suggest that him and Phil have different philosophies and that he coached what Phil wanted him to coach. Entirely possible. Also, after Housley’s first season.... I seem to recall the fact that he was mandated to upgrade his assistants. So perhaps Smith was more of a Botterill hire than a Housley one. Perhaps that might explain why he’s reluctant to release him outright... and will give the new coach an opportunity to keep him aboard. Or at least convince him too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Housley was tight with Smith from what I recall. Smith can take part of the credit for the improved PK and the blame for the D zone coverage. He has the development of the Canes D on his resume though. It may ultimately come down to his relationship with Dahlin, which is reportedly good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) A relaxed and happy-sounding AV looking forward to leading a Team Canada with skilled, fast forwards and puck-moving defencemen that plays an up tempo game (sound familiar?). Talked to former Team Canada coaches Cooper, McLellan and Ruff (who is going with him as an assistant) to help him prepare. He said he would very much be interested in returning to the NHL bench if the right opportunity presented itself, then politely stated he was not going to talk about the opportunities that are out there, or what type of opportunity might interest him. The radio guys did a lot of gushing over what a great guy and great coach - the best in Vancouver history - he is, .632 winning percentage, 2 presidents trophies, six division titles, 6 100-point seasons (pro-rating the lockout) and six playoff series wins over 7 years. He will be working closely with Botterill for the next six weeks. No Buffalo mention except a joke by the host after he left that there should be opportunities for him, but after coaching in Vancouver, New York, and Montreal he’s probably not going to Buffalo. Edited April 10, 2019 by dudacek 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/rikard-gronborg-nhls-first-european-head-coach-since-2001/ Don't know if it has been posted before but interview with epic beard coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Huckleberry said: https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/rikard-gronborg-nhls-first-european-head-coach-since-2001/ Don't know if it has been posted before but interview with epic beard coach. I wouldn’t be ‘totally’ against it, but I’d defer to Dahlin’s exit locker day snippet. Where Dahlin says it’s a lot different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Grönborg has mentioned recently he will probably have to be an Asst Coach in the NHL First. This would be an interesting idea for the Sabres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Ralph Kruger will leave Southampton FC on June 31st. (From Talksport.radio). Dunno if he is NHL bound though. But heard his name linked to vacancies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Dan Maloney, a NYR Analyst was on WGR this AM to discuss AV. After listening to it, AV combines qualities of DD and PH. The Sabres need to stay away from him. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Dan Maloney, a NYR Analyst was on WGR this AM to discuss AV. After listening to it, AV combines qualities of DD and PH. The Sabres need to stay away from him. That sounds horrendous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 43 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Dan Maloney, a NYR Analyst was on WGR this AM to discuss AV. After listening to it, AV combines qualities of DD and PH. The Sabres need to stay away from him. How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derrico Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 47 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Another one bites the dust....and another one gone another one gone another one bites the dust..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 Maybe Jon Cooper shakes loose after Tampa's meltdown in the first two games. LOL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Buff Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Derrico said: Another one bites the dust....and another one gone another one gone another one bites the dust..... Hopefully 1 day soon we'll be singing We Will Rock You & We Are The Champions... instead of where we are now looking for Somebody to Love. No doubt JBots is Under Pressure to get this hire right, or the Hammer Will Fall ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 Oof. Hopefully we aren't left picking scraps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Derrico said: Another one bites the dust....and another one gone another one gone another one bites the dust..... If you spin the vinyl backwards the chorus says “it’s fun to smoke marijuana“. Verified myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 On 4/11/2019 at 10:23 PM, Brawndo said: Grönborg has mentioned recently he will probably have to be an Asst Coach in the NHL First. This would be an interesting idea for the Sabres. And he was already mentioned about a year ago by Friedman as a possible assistant coach candidate with the Sabres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Buff Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Briere48 said: And he was already mentioned about a year ago by Friedman as a possible assistant coach candidate with the Sabres. You have a good memory https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/GARTHS-CORNER/Grnborg-Is-Where-The-Heart-Is/6/93062 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 21 minutes ago, SDS said: If you spin the vinyl backwards the chorus says “it’s fun to smoke marijuana“. Verified myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 3 hours ago, French Collection said: Maybe Jon Cooper shakes loose after Tampa's meltdown in the first two games. LOL. Torts is showing me I was right to make him my first choice but of course he won't be available if he keeps it going so I got nuthin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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