kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 Didn't a lot of the 90s players dislike Scotty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) No it's a straight up message check out the interview video. Maybe Z sucked in the playoffs because the "best coach in all of hockey" was too stale to play for. Cool fact - Steve Yzerman had only 4 assists in 8 playoff games and a -4 rating in the 2000 playoffs. That was his version of "not playing like a captain in the playoffs". Funny thing is he also lead the regular season in points just like Z did. It happens. Even to the guys in your avatar. wow you are right yeah 10 years is long but I still don't like the tune of it. If Z is so eager for a change maybe ask Holland to build a more versatile team one that can react to every opponent ? I am sure the word is out on how to beat the Wings. I don't know how Blashill is going to coach but I hope he will be hard when it's needed but also a players coach in some situation. didn't almost every player say that they've hated Scotty 364 days and loved on day 365 ? I don't think a coaches job is to cuddle the players his job is to make them better and push them in a fair way. Is Babcock hard on his players? Yes but I hope Blashill will be too. My biggest fear is some will for sure try to expose his lack of experience by trying to push back but hopefully it's not them trying to pull a Dave Lewis on him. Edited September 4, 2015 by frankgrimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) That's what stood out to me - "him and us". Seems pretty clear that the room was tired of Babcock - probably years of minor issues that built up. Guys going to Z or other leaders on the team with their issues. The majority of the players who have been asked about the coaching change mention, in one form or another, about how Blashill treats them with respect/builds good relationships. Seems like an indirect way of saying that Babcock s*** on some of the players during his time in Detroit.And for the record, I welcome the coaching change. I'm looking forward to seeing what Blashill does with this group. I'm hoping that he allows some of the younger guys to flex their muscles, offensively. I just know that some of the structure he uses is similar to Babs'. I'm just hesitant to get too excited, only to see more of the same. Edited September 4, 2015 by Jesusberg 2 krsmith17 and MrazekFanBoy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) That's what stood out to me - "him and us". Seems pretty clear that the room was tired of Babcock - probably years of minor issues that built up. Guys going to Z or other leaders on the team with their issues. The majority of the players who have been asked about the coaching change mention, in one form or another, about how Blashill treats them with respect/builds good relationships. Seems like an indirect way of saying that Babcock s*** on some of the players during his time in Detroit. And for the record, I welcome the coaching change. I'm looking forward to seeing what Blashill does with this group. I'm hoping that he allows some of the younger guys to flex their muscles, offensively. I just know that some of the structure he uses is similar to Babs'. I'm just hesitant to get too excited, only to see more of the same. This seems to be the new trend/style in coaching. The Jon Cooper buddy buddy system. Instead of the old school, no BS, Babs/Scotty way... you show the players respect, come down to their level, work with them, hold their hands, zip up their dresses for them, wipe their bottoms, and braid their hair for them. Edited September 4, 2015 by number9 2 PavelValerievichDatsyuk and kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) This seems to be the new trend/style in coaching. The Jon Cooper buddy buddy system. Instead of the old school, no BS, Babs/Scotty way... you show the players respect, come down to their level, work with them, hold their hands, zip up their dresses for them, wipe their bottoms, and braid their hair for them. And it brought them to the Stanley Cup Finals last year. Time for some Red Wings to look pretty. Edited September 4, 2015 by Jesusberg 1 MrazekFanBoy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 And it brought them to the Stanley Cup Finals last year. Time for some Red Wings to look pretty. BOS post in 5, 4, 3, 2... 2 PavelValerievichDatsyuk and kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) I guess Babs and Scotty are similar but Scotty did have his moments of charisma that Babs lacked. Edited September 5, 2015 by kickazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themcityblues 249 Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Brad Stuart taking Perry down at 40 seconds. He made the Wings so dynamic 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
