miller76 463 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 I am a little curious about certain coaching vacancies around the nhl. Now that the off season is officially here. I guess my biggest concern would be Todd McLellan leaving. There has been a lot of talk thus far about him being very interested in being a head coach. I have been hearing here and there about San Jose really being interested in him. I guess when consistently being with a good team, and a Stanley Cup on your resume doesn't hurt your chances of getting the job you want. Couple of Questions: 1. Do you think Todd McLellan is gone? Will it be SJ? 2. Will MacLean stay or will someone ****** him up too? 3. Who do you feel will fill the other vacancies around the league? And the Bonus Question: *** What currently employed coach, should be fired and why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real1 2 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 We won the cup. Don't fix what ain't broken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaVel DaTsYuK fan13 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 I like McClellan a lot and am said to say that theres a good chance he'll go to San Jose, but I also wouldn't be surprised if they got Quennville. It would never happen, but if McClellan leaves I would LOVE to see Kocur come back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 I hope they stay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 Holland wont allow anyone to talk to them... They will all stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 I like McClellan a lot and am said to say that theres a good chance he'll go to San Jose, but I also wouldn't be surprised if they got Quennville. It would never happen, but if McClellan leaves I would LOVE to see Kocur come back. Kocur was friends with Dave Lewis, and was not assoicated with Babcock's staff. I'd love to see Probert become an assistant coach. Can you imagine him flipping out on the bench during a scrum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 We won the cup. Don't fix what ain't broken. I don't think you fully understand the questions being posed. Anyway, back to the original question - McLellan will get snapped up soon. He's got a great resume and while his NHL apprenticeship is pretty limited I still think he'll make a great head coach. I was actually very surprised when the Avs didn't have a go at him but instead went for... lol... Tony Granato. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 I see Quennville going to SJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted June 8, 2008 Holland wont allow anyone to talk to them... They will all stay. The Wings have given permission to teams to talk to the assistants. McLelland is interviewing with Atlanta and San Jose this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 I don't think you fully understand the questions being posed. Anyway, back to the original question - McLellan will get snapped up soon. He's got a great resume and while his NHL apprenticeship is pretty limited I still think he'll make a great head coach. I was actually very surprised when the Avs didn't have a go at him but instead went for... lol... Tony Granato. Thank you Doggy. I actually laughed out loud as well. I think Quinnevillle is a real long shot for SJ. I think Tortorella or McLellan end up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 The Wings have given permission to teams to talk to the assistants. McLelland is interviewing with Atlanta and San Jose this week. Classy move by the Wings, but not the right one. I wouldnt let McLelland go, but I guess there are enough coaches out there that if he were to leave, we'd have an easy time finding a replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 I just hope we don't sign Quenneville as one of our assistants, or else we can forget about repeating as champs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiff_luvs_homer 5 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) I see Quennville going to SJ gee, I feel sorry for them... another Cupless season, coming soon to San Jose. Edited June 9, 2008 by tiff_luvs_homer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAWingsfan25 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Please, Please let Quenneville go to SJ. There is nothing I love more than watching the fish implode every year. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Honestly guys, Quenneville isn't that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfanca19 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Please, Please let Quenneville go to SJ. There is nothing I love more than watching the fish implode every year. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Any word if josie's coming with him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) Coach Q would be great in San Jose. That way they're pretty much guaranteed to never beat us... but yeah McLelland is unterviewing with San Jose and Atlanta. I think it's a good move by the Wings. If the assistant coaches want to do their own team, then why shouldn't they? i imagine the same would be true of Jim Nill, but he doesn't actually want to go anywhere else. the Red Wings brain trust is highly sought after by pretty much the entire league. I imagine they'res some big money out there if they wanted it. Edited June 9, 2008 by Cicada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Probert 5 For Fighting 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Alls I know is, the team that gets Torts is making the best hire of the offseason. The new ownership here in Tampa is running that franchise into the ground. Outside of Babcock and Ruff, coaches don't get much better than Tortorella. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmorland 16 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 I just hope we don't sign Quenneville as one of our assistants, or else we can forget about repeating as champs. Monkey's would fly out of my ass before that happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Anyone else a little nervous about San Jose? I know some people pick SJ every year, and it's old, but all they need is a great coach to get them to stop underperforming. And a workable defense. Anyways, San Jose, we can all admit, will be a serious foe if they ever get their crap together. Let's hope they never find that missing puzzle piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Honestly guys, Quenneville isn't that bad. He may not be a bad coach or guy, but he just seems to be a little to passive from what I have seen. When Babs and Granato got into it, he practically hid behind the bench. he didn't want the confrontation. He's a ******! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimace1970 81 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 I hear Therrien's post might be opening up soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 He may not be a bad coach or guy, but he just seems to be a little to passive from what I have seen. When Babs and Granato got into it, he practically hid behind the bench. he didn't want the confrontation. He's a ******! I think he just wanted to remain in control. It doesn't take a hardass to jaw with someone on a bench. Anyone can do it. It's not like you have to be fearful of getting knocked out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted June 10, 2008 I think he just wanted to remain in control. It doesn't take a hardass to jaw with someone on a bench. Anyone can do it. It's not like you have to be fearful of getting knocked out. Your probably right. He just acted like a scared little boy. I have a feeling he becomes an assistant in Toronto or some type of role like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
