Kingston 21 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 The Red Wings have offered an extension to assistant coach Paul MacLean, but they are prepared to give him time to consider other options.MacLean joined the Detroit coaching staff in the summer of 2005, coming over from Anaheim along with head coach Mike Babcock. "We've offered him a contract," general manager Ken Holland said this week of MacLean. "We're prepared to sit tight for a bit. He's hoping to get an opportunity to interview with some of the head-coaching jobs available." Dallas, Florida, Minnesota, New Jersey and Ottawa are all looking for bench bosses. MacLean, 53, interviewed last summer with Columbus, which ended up hiring Scott Arniel. Holland said no team has called to ask permission to speak with MacLean, but it's not uncommon for teams to wait until June before looking at candidates. The Wings parted ways last week with assistant coach Brad McCrimmon, who took over when Todd McLellan left to take the head-coaching job in San Jose three years ago. They have yet to interview any replacements. BERTUZZI UPDATE: Forward Todd Bertuzzi, who suffered a concussion in the last game of the playoffs, said he's doing better and has been able to both skate and work out. He still has to pass a baseline test before being cleared; he'll try to do that within a week or so. http://www.freep.com/article/20110527/SPORTS05/105270410/1053/sports05 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 Lock him up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 Lock him up! as defense coach and bring someone else in as offense!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 as defense coach and bring someone else in as offense!!!! That's what I'd prefer, but he's good coaching the offense too and if that's where he's happy, I'd rather keep him there happy, than move him to D and make him want to look elsewhere... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 Bob Boughner. Just do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 Lock him up! Throw away the key! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 Keep him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) Hey ya never know, the Wings may sign Hitchcock for the D and Ron Wilson for O Whouldn't that be something!! YANTAHO!!! Or whatever he said to the Capitals in the Cup Final in 1998! Edited May 27, 2011 by Donaldjr2448 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted May 27, 2011 I hope he re-signs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted May 28, 2011 Paul MacLean is an excellent coach, and I think he'd be a great head coach somewhere, having seen him during my formulative years as the bench boss of the Quad City Mallards. That said, KENNY GIT R DONE!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted May 30, 2011 I just was tweeting with a sports writer for a Canadian Newspaper and we agreed that Gallant might be a good fit for assisstant coach if MacLean decides to leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 30, 2011 Might as well add an update on our other concussion victim: Cleary sentenced to 60 years in wife's slaying At least, that's what comes up when i google him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted May 30, 2011 Might as well add an update on our other concussion victim: Cleary sentenced to 60 years in wife's slaying At least, that's what comes up when i google him... Tsk tsk tsk... What is it about money that makes people think they can do whatever they hell they want, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 30, 2011 Might as well add an update on our other concussion victim: Cleary sentenced to 60 years in wife's slaying At least, that's what comes up when i google him... Would he still count against the Cap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 30, 2011 Would he still count against the Cap? I'm guessing it would for the first year, but after the initial season it'd be like burying him in Europe. I do not, however, think 30 minutes a week to discuss his next contract would be enough to re-sign him since i'm sure Edmonton will have plenty of cap space to outbid anyone for his services. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
