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Literally no one mentioned Hirose but you. Probably because he's been on the team for too short of a time for Blashill to have any kind of influence at this point. But I guess you needed to mention him in order to blow up our premise that Blashill has done a good job developing the kids. Well done. So players just develop completely on their own? Coaches have nothing to do with it? News to me. Did you really spell tomato with an "e"? Legitimate criticism. Although I agree with the latter argument, I believe there is a purposeful strategy behind the former. I thought bald was beautiful? Or was it black is beautiful? Either way this guy is a god.

Interesting that everyone left out that Nyquist has more points and a better +/- than AA this season ( and every season they've both been in the league). Selective stat selection to fit their argument.

Fil-ppula?

So there was never a time when Goose was better? From the day AA put on the Winged Wheel he was always superior to Nyquist? I dont think so. Does that make me a hAAter?

Seems like there's been a lot of emergency call ups this season.

1. Anyone would have played better with Z. 2. Playing with bottom 6 players was good for AAs development as a complete player. Everyone already knew about his offense. Dont u think maybe he learned a few things playing with guys who made a living checking and playing defense? 3. You nailed it. He COULD score by himself. Cherry picking. Hockey is a team sport. 4. Anyone will score more with better linemates and more ice time. AA is not unique in this regard. He needed to grow in other aspects of his game. Blashill put him with Helm and Abby and Glenny to help with that. They got less ice time, therefore AA got less time when he played with them. Doesnt mean it was BAD for his development. His play this season says otherwise. 5. Why is this even a debate? AA is better this year. That's all that matters, and Blash deserves some credit for that. The argument that he was always a superstar that Blashill was holding back is silly. He wasn't.

I'm not saying he's a great wins and losses coach or a great x's and o's coach. I would rank him in the bottom ten in the league among head coaches. But that's not why he's here. He did well in GR developing future Wings and that's why he still has a job. And there isnt anything to complain about developmentally under Blashill. Larkin has turned into a legit 1C and will become a PPG player. AA went from being a one dimensional middle six winger to a responsible top 6 scoring threat. D is more difficult to groom, and Hronek is progressing well under Blashill. Mantha isn't yet the player I was hoping for, but injuries have played a part in that. Give him a healthy season under Blashill and you might find yourself a 30 goal power forward. I was hoping that we had at least a 2nd line scoring winger in Svechnikov, but it appears now that his ceiling is a middle 6 winger. He is what he is, and you cant fault Blashill for that. Rassmussen is still a work in progress.I would like to see more from a 9th overall pick. I will wait to hold off judgment until he fills out his enormous frame. He wont be an Eric Lindros, but I'm hoping for a Keith Primeau. We'll see. All in all, what is there to complain about with Blashill as a developmental coach? He hasn't failed at bringing along any of the prospects. Unless u had unrealistic expectations. Expecting Larkin to be Yzerman? AA to be Federov? Mantha to be Shanahan? If you were, you'll never be satisfied no matter who the coach is. tl;dr Blashill aint bad

Toews is real good.

I dont think you understand coaching at all. PS: The knock on AA was never about scoring (which isnt everything and doesnt alone justify getting more even strength ice time). It was because he focused too much on it. He needed to grow his game, which he has done (although I'm sure coaching had nothing to do with it). Had Blashill just given him more ice time cuz slappies said so, its likely he would have continued to play the same way and would not have rounded out his game because he would have had no reason to.

I never said he only scores on breakaways, only that he gets more than Larkin, which leads to better shots on goal. Coincidence?

How is this hating? Jonas said he has better shots than Larkin. I was pointing out that he gets more breakaways. How is that hating? Is what I said not true? Why? It doesnt change the fact that Larkin is the far better player.

No like for you.

Agreed with the last part. But I dont think theres anyway this team makes the playoffs. Not enough talent yet.

We do have the luxury. We dont have to want the team to lose to get a good draft pick. This team is awful on its own. Winning some games isnt going to change that.

Not helping.

Sorta. I wouldnt consider him a "replacement" for Nyquist. Hirose is a less talented player IMO. He'll play farther down the lineup then Goose would. But yes, he was a given a roster spot after Goose was traded.

AA is getting more minutes now because: 1. There are fewer top 6 forwards ahead of him on the roster now. 2. He's playing better now than he was last season. Maybe his coach had something to do with that?

How good would this team be with Scotty Bowman as head coach? Or Mike Babcock? Or even a dug up Toe Blake? Its a bad team. People complain that we win games. Then they complain that we have a coach who isnt winning enough? I dont get it. Are we supposed to hire a really good coach when he wants to be, but is supposed to coach badly on purpose now so that the team loses? Who does that?

Exactly. Colorado doesnt have to keep losing to get a high pick. That's what she said.

Unlike player contracts, Blash can be let go at any time without penalty. Big whoop. It doesnt mean he's "guaranteed" 2 years.

I want to know why Mantha isnt in this conversation.

Yep. And without tanking.

Like buying more lottery tickets

AA looks like the diversity hire at the office.

Devereaux's name is on the Stanley Cup. Not sure AA's will ever be. Fun fact: Like Zadina, Boyd was a 6th overall pick. Let that sink in.