bIueadams 776 Report post Posted April 7, 2022 Narrowing it down further Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) Since there's no 'other' option...Gotta go with Lambert (watch Yzerman hire/draft the Lambert duo this summer). Lane Lambert - seems the best option right now Igor Larionov - not much experience Paul Maurice - would be my 2nd choice, but he's likely burnt out Rickard Gronborg - who ? Joel Quennville - about as likely as Babs making back in the NHL Edited April 7, 2022 by F.Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted April 7, 2022 25 minutes ago, F.Michael said: Since there's no 'other' option...Gotta go with Lambert (watch Yzerman hire/draft the Lambert duo this summer). Lane Lambert - seems the best option right now Igor Larionov - not much experience Paul Maurice - would be my 2nd choice, but he's likely burnt out Rickard Gronborg - who ? Joel Quennville - about as likely as Babs making back in the NHL Lambert the only real option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted April 7, 2022 1 hour ago, F.Michael said: Since there's no 'other' option...Gotta go with Lambert (watch Yzerman hire/draft the Lambert duo this summer). Lane Lambert - seems the best option right now Igor Larionov - not much experience Paul Maurice - would be my 2nd choice, but he's likely burnt out Rickard Gronborg - who ? Joel Quennville - about as likely as Babs making back in the NHL Someone's Euro-phobic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted April 7, 2022 I want Quenville. 1 Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, F.Michael said: Rickard Gronborg - who ? This is a couple years ago but it's a good interview and has good information. https://megaphone.link/VMP3067199829 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.habseyesontheprize.com/platform/amp/2020/7/3/21310422/coachs-challenge-podcast-what-makes-rikard-gronborg-an-nhl-coaching-target-europe-development Also of note, Lidstrom believes that he is the most ready to make the move to the NHL. NHL clause written in his contract. I trust the opinion of The Perfect Human. Edited April 8, 2022 by LeftWinger 2 13dangledangle and redw1ngs reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted April 10, 2022 On 4/7/2022 at 2:28 PM, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: Someone's Euro-phobic If they don't speak 'Murican...I don't trust 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) I listened to Gronborg on the "Winged Wheel Podcast" and he speaks better English that most people I know. Apparently went to college here and then coached in North America for more than 10 years at lower levels. Has a weirdly gravely voice that sounds nothing like a Euro typically sounds when speaking English. Edit: Edited April 11, 2022 by kipwinger 3 13dangledangle, bIueadams and redw1ngs reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,772 Report post Posted April 11, 2022 When Yzerman drafted Edvinsson he said: “Once you are a solid defensive hockey team, you’re going to be competitive and you can win a lot of nights,” Yzerman said. “Over time, we’ll be able to add to the offense.” I think that really tells you all you need to know about the direction of the next coach. Of the guys listed above: Larionov has minimal coaching experience, and has generally sucked when he's coached. He's also routinely discussed how the NHL is too defensive. Maurice has basically said he's not interested in coaching in the immediate future. Quenneville is in purgatory. Gronborg is an unknown who's never coached high level North American hockey. Only Lane Lambert has A) a defensive mindset, B) a strong track record in North America, C) is actually available for an NHL head coaching job. He's your next coach. Book it. 3 bIueadams, Jonas Mahonas and 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted April 11, 2022 25 minutes ago, kipwinger said: When Yzerman drafted Edvinsson he said: “Once you are a solid defensive hockey team, you’re going to be competitive and you can win a lot of nights,” Yzerman said. “Over time, we’ll be able to add to the offense.” I think that really tells you all you need to know about the direction of the next coach. Of the guys listed above: Larionov has minimal coaching experience, and has generally sucked when he's coached. He's also routinely discussed how the NHL is too defensive. Maurice has basically said he's not interested in coaching in the immediate future. Quenneville is in purgatory. Gronborg is an unknown who's never coached high level North American hockey. Only Lane Lambert has A) a defensive mindset, B) a strong track record in North America, C) is actually available for an NHL head coaching job. He's your next coach. Book it. This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted April 11, 2022 Round 4 coming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
