40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 The Detroit Red Wings have hired Brad McCrimmon as an assistant coach on Mike Babcock’s staff, filling the vacancy created when Todd McLellan left to take the head job in San Jose. McCrimmon was the associate coach for the Atlanta Thrashers last season and a finalist for the head job with the Thrashers. He told Sporting News he has agreed to terms to join the Red Wings and expects to sign the deal when he goes to Detroit next week. “I was there for three years as a player and loved it,” said McCrimmon, who played for the Red Wings from 1990-93. “Now it’s a great opportunity to go back. It’s a good situation in the sense of the city, the team and what they’ve been doing there for a long time http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Don't know much in the guy, but the Wings Brass rarely makes mistakes. If hes anything like Babcock we got a solid assistant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 McCrimmon was a popular assistant in Atlanta, where Ilya Kovalchuk, Bobby Holik, Marian Hossa and Mark Recchi all made pitches for him to get the head job after Bob Hartley was fired at the beginning of the 2007-08 season. The Thrashers instead promoted John Anderson from their AHL affiliate after Anderson won the Calder Cup this season with the Wolves. Sounds good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) The Detroit Red Wings have hired Brad McCrimmon as an assistant coach on Mike Babcock’s staff, filling the vacancy created when Todd McLellan left to take the head job in San Jose. McCrimmon was the associate coach for the Atlanta Thrashers last season and a finalist for the head job with the Thrashers. He told Sporting News he has agreed to terms to join the Red Wings and expects to sign the deal when he goes to Detroit next week. “I was there for three years as a player and loved it,” said McCrimmon, who played for the Red Wings from 1990-93. “Now it’s a great opportunity to go back. It’s a good situation in the sense of the city, the team and what they’ve been doing there for a long time http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey/ If Brad coaches like he played there will be no problems. He was a tough puck moving defenseman. Edited July 21, 2008 by UP2HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 What's with all the Mcs and Macs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan75 2 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 If Brad coaches like he played there will be no problems. He was a tough puck moving defenseman. Agreed. He played for the Wings at the end of his career for the most part but he was certainly a good defenseman in his day. He played most of his career with the Flames if I'm not totally mistaken and won a championship there. I wouldn't doubt that he was a bit of an influence to Nick's game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Good pick. His rapport with Hossa is a nice bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 good move... experienced guy with smarts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 McCrimmon was a popular assistant in Atlanta, where Ilya Kovalchuk, Bobby Holik, Marian Hossa and Mark Recchi all made pitches for him to get the head job after Bob Hartley was fired at the beginning of the 2007-08 season. The Thrashers instead promoted John Anderson from their AHL affiliate after Anderson won the Calder Cup this season with the Wolves. Sounds good. Nice that he'll come with comfort. No complaints from me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 I'm pretty sure McCrimmon is up there in terms of all time NHL +/- leaders. In '86 McCrimmon ended the season +83, which is good for the 10th highest +/- ever in a single season.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,934 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 ...you guys are missing the biggest part of this. McCrimmon was the first defense partner of Lidstrom, he was the one who taught him the North American system and helped Lids adapt from the Euro style to the NHL. Without Brad's guidance, Lidstrom maybe would have spent a few years in Adirondack instead of his entire career in the NHL. McCrimmon was proBABly the best choice the Wings could make! His repore with Hossa is just a bonus! He is already familiar with the Execs including Yzerman and Holland. I was totally caught off guard with this signing, but WOW, couldn't ask for a better hard nosed defensive style person! Remember the goal from center ice when he faked dumping it in and shot it at the net? I am sure someone can find it and post it! ...back to the Lidstrom factor, Brad was probably most influencial on Lidstrom developing from the best defensman in Europe to the best Defensman in the world! ...Ken Holland does it again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 ...Ken Holland does it again! Aren't you the dude who "threatened" to quit this forum after Holland's "horrible" trade deadline aquisitions? You flip-flop that quick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwingsfan18 1 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 What's with all the Mcs and Macs? Looks like all the Scott's look out for one another haha. Babcock, MacLean, McLellan, McCrimmon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Haha nice slash by brad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YZTodRT2Sw Chris Simon twin? Seem to be a bit of a fighter, if you youtube his name all you get is fights Edited July 21, 2008 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icer 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 1400+ career PIMs as a player. Pretty tough customer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Haha nice slash by brad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YZTodRT2Sw Chris Simon twin? Seem to be a bit of a fighter, if you youtube his name all you get is fights Brad slashed someone in that clip? All I could see was full length pants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 21, 2008 What's with all the Mcs and Macs? The Irish are stealing all of our jobs again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 The Irish are stealing all of our jobs again. and our beer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Impressive. This thread is evidence of why the Wings' brass run the team...and we don't. I bet McCrimmon will be a perfect fit with Babcock. Ken Holland = best GM in the NHL. Lucky us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 What's with all the Mcs and Macs? Mr. I is getting ready to introduce Mc D's as a sponsor? I can see it now... golden arches over an English Red "D" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Welcome aboard, Brad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 SWEETNESS! I don't know much about him, but it sounds good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 It looks like he is going to be a great fit for the team. I can't wait for the new season to begin. This is going to be an exciting year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Brad slashed someone in that clip? All I could see was full length pants. Same here! They looked like they were ready to go out for a nice dinner or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Aren't you the dude who "threatened" to quit this forum after Holland's "horrible" trade deadline aquisitions? You flip-flop that quick? What no one can admit they made a mistake or a rash judgment, I mean I may change my opinion too if a guy I thought was a bum (not putting words in your mouth leftwinger) then made a key signing to win my favorite team the cup (Stuart) and then made the biggest free agent splash in years the next season. That is unheard of in professional sports today, usually a team dismantles or just doesn't make that many improvements. BTW: I was all over Leftwinger for the red wings card comment, but dude has definitely made amends for whatever was said during the heat of the trade deadline. Edit: Damn Spelling!!! Edited July 22, 2008 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
