toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Their drubbing by the Sabres made me certain that this was coming. But Dale Hunter? Really? It seems Leonsis is allowing nostalgia to cloud his judgment. I guess he has grit? Well, his junior coaching record is pretty impressive 431-184-17-30 (.687 win%). Not sure how that might translate to the pro level though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Go Ovie, Go! Skate Ovie, Skate!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Ack - just saw a picture of Hunter with grey hair at the arena and my midlife crisis began... 1 Uncle Danny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 I'd say 24/7 had a pretty big hand in that. can you explain? i haven't seen that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) This is probably the moment where Boudreau essentially lost his job. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbmRKVJWEB8 For those who don't know the story: That shift in philosophy was never more evident than against Anaheim on Nov. 1, when Boudreau kept Ovechkin on the bench late in the game when the coach pulled his goaltender for an extra attacker. Instead, Boudreau chose to go with, among others, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward and Laich, the Caps' best line that evening. The Caps tied the game, and Ovechkin was on the bench when overtime started, although he did provide the principal assist on Backstrom's overtime winner.Television cameras showed a ticked-off Ovechkin seething in the final moments of regulation and using a derogatory term against Boudreau. Was that moment Boudreau lost the franchise player? If so, it speaks volumes about Ovechkin's character. http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/12488/with-boudreau-out-how-will-ovechkin-respond Edited November 28, 2011 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smitty_Feed 8 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Ovechkin really comes off as a whiny crybaby here, doesn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 This is probably the moment where Boudreau essentially lost his job. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbmRKVJWEB8 For those who don't know the story: http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/_/id/12488/with-boudreau-out-how-will-ovechkin-respond lol did he call him a "fat f@$k"? 1 Din758 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 I apologize if I'm kinda behind on this, but what was Boudreau's locker room speech on 24/7? What was so bad/controversial about it? Also, Ovechkin comes off as a little kid that pitches a s*** fit if he doesn't get his every wish. He's got unbelievable skill, but he seems like a little whiny prick. I know the star player always wins these kind of battles, but I don't place the blame completely on Bruce. Sure, you've got to demand respect and earn the respect of your team, but when there are dickheads like Ovechkin and Semin who float around and play hard when they feel like it, its got to be difficult. 2 LidsFan and F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 lol did he call him a "fat f@$k"? Honestly I think that's the less offensive possibility of what he called Boudreau. Hard to tell from the clip, but I think it's either that, or he called him an f-ing british cigarette. Not sure though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquire 324 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 At least Leonsis waited until AFTER Thanksgiving to axe him. A funny excerpt from Ted Leonsis' blog just 5 days ago: http://www.tedstake.com/2011/11/23/it-can-be-harsh/ It is game 20 of a long season. After tonight - 62 games left to go.Thank you for keeping it all in perspective. Go Caps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Honestly I think that's the less offensive possibility of what he called Boudreau. Hard to tell from the clip, but I think it's either that, or he called him an f-ing british cigarette. Not sure though. I second this. That was my assumption. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Honestly I think that's the less offensive possibility of what he called Boudreau. Hard to tell from the clip, but I think it's either that, or he called him an f-ing british cigarette. Not sure though. oh dear. can you imagine if a player said that to babcock? 1 swiss_fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 I apologize if I'm kinda behind on this, but what was Boudreau's locker room speech on 24/7? What was so bad/controversial about it? Also, Ovechkin comes off as a little kid that pitches a s*** fit if he doesn't get his every wish. He's got unbelievable skill, but he seems like a little whiny prick. I know the star player always wins these kind of battles, but I don't place the blame completely on Bruce. Sure, you've got to demand respect and earn the respect of your team, but when there are dickheads like Ovechkin and Semin who float around and play hard when they feel like it, its got to be difficult. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXkGJtY4A4E At the 45-49 second mark I just feel sorry for him. Worst time to stutter IMO and the rest of the speech didn't seem like it had a lot of emotion behind it. He should've used his own advice by not thinking he wants to be a coach but actually be a coach. If all you have to do is use the f bomb a few times I think even I can become a NHL coach. At 3:37 that's rage. Short, emotional, and by being short has more weight to it than sitting there for a minute while someone yells at you sounding like a scared child themselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 That clip of Ovie getting "benched" show so blatantly that he has no respect for Bodreau. I doubt it was only Ovie that had a lack of respect for him. As a coach you gotta make it 100% clear from day 1 that you're in a charge and that you treat all players equal. Bodreau seemed to think that he could be buddies with the players and let them do whatever they wanted as long as they won, only to think that yelling 'f***' over and over would make them respond if they were playing bad. When he finally got the balls to sit Ovie in a key moment, even if it was the right decision, it was too late. I can't imagine Ovie acting like that against Babcock or Scotty Bowman. Dale Hunter will probably enter the locker room in Washington with a lot of free respect just from having a history as a very good player. But he has to keep it. Will be a tough task with primadonnas like Semin, Green and Ovie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Boudreau isn't a good coach imo, those hbo clips further show that, the guy just isn't very smart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 Not to mention this embarrassment. I don't get this one? At 3:37 that's rage. Short, emotional, and by being short has more weight to it than sitting there for a minute while someone yells at you sounding like a scared child themselves. Was Hull yelling at the whole room including himself or a particular individual? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 I don't get this one? Was Hull yelling at the whole room including himself or a particular individual? knowing hull he was probably yelling at everybody in the room but himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted November 28, 2011 good he destroyed ovie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 I'm curious does Vokoun still think that the Caps are safer bet to win than our beloved Red Wings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 I'm curious does Vokoun still think that the Caps are safer bet to win than our beloved Red Wings? He did, and then probably didn't but now he probably does once again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 You know, I honestly thought that Columbus would fire their coach long before now. They are giving him a lot of rope before he hangs himself, that's for sure. Then again, considering what he's got to work with and where he is, maybe I should not be surprised that he hasn't been given his walking papers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 can you explain? i haven't seen that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXkGJtY4A4E This was his highlight of the entire series. He was also shown to be a pretty weak coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) You know, I honestly thought that Columbus would fire their coach long before now. They are giving him a lot of rope before he hangs himself, that's for sure. Then again, considering what he's got to work with and where he is, maybe I should not be surprised that he hasn't been given his walking papers. Nash is probably the person most responsible for the team's lack of success. Edit: Mason, not Nash. Oops. Edited November 29, 2011 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Nash is probably the person most responsible for the team's lack of success. Does that mean that Ovechkin is the person most responsible for Washington's lack of success? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Does that mean that Ovechkin is the person most responsible for Washington's lack of success? No, because he's not the goalie. If a team's goalie is letting in far too many goals, that team can't win. The the goalie is the one stopping all the pucks; no player on a team is scoring all the goals. Other players will still be scoring. Edit: Whoops. I just realized that I wrote Nash instead of Mason. Edited November 29, 2011 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites