Ongoing NHL Thread Part IV - A New Hope

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Even a super douche like Heatley deserves to not be ripped off I guess.

I missed this story that broke this past summer, Kenny.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

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Is AV on the hot seat?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Is AV on the hot seat?

So far have not heard much but would think so. Their D is a mess and they're weak up the middle, their all or nothing gambles for years are starting to catch up.

 

[forty_three]

Lundquist says to Talbot "Melrose said two of us would be Vezina finalists!

So far have not heard much but would think so. Their D is a mess and they're weak up the middle, their all or nothing gambles for years are starting to catch up.

All their troubles started when they traded for no good bum Rick Nash.

I would like to think he signs a 4 year deal to return to Columbus this off season.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Is AV on the hot seat?

Given how bad it’s probably going to get soon in NY maybe he hopes he is? An early firing would make him a pretty attractive candidate for any opening that becomes available during and after the season. Could basically choose his next destination.

Although, given the pattern, he’s obviously heading to MTL next to succeed Julien.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Lundquist says to Talbot "Melrose said two of us would be Vezina finalists!



All their troubles started when they traded for no good bum Rick Nash.

I would like to think he signs a 4 year deal to return to Columbus this off season.

And Columbus buys him out after the 2018-19 season. I don't think he's got much left in the tank.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Is AV on the hot seat?

So far have not heard much but would think so. Their D is a mess and they're weak up the middle, their all or nothing gambles for years are starting to catch up.

did Rags management really replace Stepan? i think their team is pretty trash and like nasty said they have very little in the pipeline thanks to all the trades to try and win now ... this seems like a repeat of canuck history for AV

Dellow had alot of tweets on AV the other day

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

And Columbus buys him out after the 2018-19 season. I don't think he's got much left in the tank.

37 pt average the past two seasons. 1 season with more than 42 pts the past 5 years. Playing on a moribund team with no help from center.

His only shot in hell is being traded for at the deadline and having a good playoff run but he's also butt in the playoffs historically.

Someone will take him on a 1 year "reclamation project". I'll put money on AZ or FL.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

did Rags management really replace Stepan? i think their team is pretty trash and like nasty said they have very little in the pipeline thanks to all the trades to try and win now ... this seems like a repeat of canuck history for AV

Dellow had alot of tweets on AV the other day

I scrolled through it and one thing I could see in the not-too-distant future is a MacT coaching gig a la Darryl Sutter’s return from the wilderness. Not for NYR or another struggler but say Chicago stumbles and decides they need a fresh voice? Or Chevy finally fires Maurice to save his ass? Wouldn’t shock.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I scrolled through it and one thing I could see in the not-too-distant future is a MacT coaching gig a la Darryl Sutter’s return from the wilderness. Not for NYR or another struggler but say Chicago stumbles and decides they need a fresh voice? Or Chevy finally fires Maurice to save his ass? Wouldn’t shock.

I think the day NYR fires AV is the same day Jets fire Maurice and hire AV ...AV has working history with some in the Jets management group (Moose/Jets lifer Craig Heisinger)

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I think the day NYR fires AV is the same day Jets fire Maurice and hire AV ...AV has working history with some in the Jets management group (Moose/Jets lifer Craig Heisinger)

/tangent: I see Jimmy Roy is jets coordinator of player development ... some of the long time canuck guys on this board might have a chuckle at that lol

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I think the day NYR fires AV is the same day Jets fire Maurice and hire AV ...AV has working history with some in the Jets management group (Moose/Jets lifer Craig Heisinger)

I considered mentioning AV to the Jets in my first post (and with those connections it makes even more sense) but I just don’t know if I see a high-profile HC taking a job in a place like Winnipeg.

But I suppose the prospect of coaching a team with so much talent could be irresistible assuming he’s paid accordingly.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I considered mentioning AV to the Jets in my first post (and with those connections it makes even more sense) but I just don’t know if I see a high-profile HC taking a job in a place like Winnipeg.

But I suppose the prospect of coaching a team with so much talent could be irresistible assuming he’s paid accordingly.

true ... im sure leaving the moose for Vancouver was a step up for AV ... and New York another step up after Vancouver ... maybe if he doesnt want to go to Winnipeg he chooses to sit back, take some time and wait instead of jumping right back in like he did after canucks fired him

 

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[forty_three]

And Columbus buys him out after the 2018-19 season. I don't think he's got much left in the tank.

I didn't say it would be a perfectly great idea, just that I think it will happen.

He did a lot for this town, I would like to see him retire in this sweater.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Backes coming back from diverticulitis ... as the er doctor said when it happened to me ... thank your parents for your inheritance!

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I didn't say it would be a perfectly great idea, just that I think it will happen.

He did a lot for this town, I would like to see him retire in this sweater.

I'd probably aim for a one-day contract kinda thing rather than any deal to actually play hockey.

 

[forty_three]

I'd probably aim for a one-day contract kinda thing rather than any deal to actually play hockey.

He's better than Matt Calvert.

 

[tducey]

Yeah, something got to give with the Rangers. I think if this keeps up they'll let Vigneault go and he'll be replaced by Lindy Ruff.