FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Trotz is definitely winning the war of public opinion. He took out a full page newspaper ad to thank the fans for their support. Class. http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/barry-trotz-posts-full-page-ad-to-thank-the-team-and-fans-after-getting-fired-how-can-you-not-like-this-guy/ Edited April 21, 2014 by FireCaptain 3 Hockeymom1960, puckloo39 and PredsFanTheBayouState reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 21, 2014 Wow that presser seemed like he almost cried a few times, this guy won't be without a job for long. Also I would be willing to bet a lot of money on Poile being the next in line. I mean he hasn't given Trotz the horses to create a bit of offense so what did he expect ? If Carlyle gets fired I could see Nashville hiring him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Wow that presser seemed like he almost cried a few times, this guy won't be without a job for long. Also I would be willing to bet a lot of money on Poile being the next in line. I mean he hasn't given Trotz the horses to create a bit of offense so what did he expect ? If Carlyle gets fired I could see Nashville hiring him. I think you mean Toronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Dreger: Haven't scoured twitter...maybe this is out there. Washington, Florida and Carolina have all contacted Barry Trotz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,474 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Dreger: Haven't scoured twitter...maybe this is out there. Washington, Florida and Carolina have all contacted Barry Trotz. He would be a good fit in washington. Teach that spoiled brat Ovie a thing or two about defence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Dreger: Haven't scoured twitter...maybe this is out there. Washington, Florida and Carolina have all contacted Barry Trotz. He would be a good fit in washington. Teach that spoiled brat Ovie a thing or two about defence Be worried OV be very worried Trotz won't accept selfish crap I think if someone can teach the caps how to play defense its gotta be him But man that roster needs some huge changes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 The Capitals contacted Trotz, who is arguably the most coveted coach currently on the market, not long after they dismissed Adam Oates and George McPhee in late April, and there is mutual interest. “They were one of the first teams to reach out and asked what my plans were. I told them I would like to coach and they said they would love to talk to me. But obviously, they’re in the search for their general manager right now,” Trotz said in a phone interview. “From my standpoint of wanting another opportunity, a lot of things excite me about the Capitals and the other teams that are out there. A new challenge, to me, is really exciting.” Seems like Trotz is pretty interested in Washington. https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/barry-trotz-interested-in-coaching-washington-capitals-203215955.html 1 PredsFanTheBayouState reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) Trotz announced as head coach at Washington. Edited May 26, 2014 by DeGraa55 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted May 26, 2014 Happy for him great coach but man that GM hiring, how can you hire such a green guy when top guys like Shero, Fenton are available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted May 26, 2014 Source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) I am curious what Trotz would look like a wearing on of Don Cherry's dress shirts... Congrats to Trotz, maybe we can see if Ovie can play two way hockey Edited May 27, 2014 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 So a defensive minded coach on a team built on offense? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 What happened to Trotz wanting to continue living in Nashville? I think he said something like that when he was fired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Best thing that ever happened to the caps. Now maybe Ovi and Green can learn to play "NHL" hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 Either this will be good for the Caps, or a disaster. Getting these guys to play to their weakness (defense) will be interesting to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 So a defensive minded coach on a team built on offense? I've never really bought that he's a "defensive coach." When he was given some actual firepower to work with, the Preds "magically" became a high-scoring team. But, for the most part, it's been a bunch of bottom sixers, elite goaltending, and two or three all-star defensemen. All he did was play to the roster's strengths. That was the only way they were going to be competitive. So, really, it's pretty remarkable that they've even had the success they've had. I love Patric Hornqvist, but if he's your second most dangerous goal-scorer, and your #1 gun is a defenseman...there's a problem, and it's probably not the coaching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,458 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 I'm calling for a disaster. The team isn't built for Trotz' style of game and I don't think Leonsis will stomach huge roster turnover and/or significantly less scoring. This will be a real test for Barry. He's going to need to coach a (more) offensive game to get wins initially. We'll see how he fair. Oh...and Ovechkin will eat him alive. Alex is an institution in D.C. and nobody, but nobody, will make him do something he doesn't want to do. I expect the honeymoon to be short, a lot of internal problems (e.g. Hunter and Ovie) and eventually Trotz will be let go because Ovie sells merchandise and tickets. That's my prediction. 1 Rivalred reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted May 27, 2014 @THNRoryBoylen: Why I'm not convinced the Trotz/MacLellan duo is the right fit for Washington. Here's why: http://t.co/EjBkSczE9c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted May 28, 2014 Methinks the "Coach Killer" has met his match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Then the Caps can just keep on losing and missing the playoffs. Trotz is a good coach and could turn this team around. Edited May 28, 2014 by Hockeymom1960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites