Ken Hitchcock Death Watch

[MrFlyingV]

Today is the last day of Ken Hitchcock's coaching career in St. Louis? We'll see. If there is one team that underachieved more in the playoffs than even my Sharks, it is the Blues. Even going back to the Pronger days they continually take a big dump in the postseason.

 

[dash]

Man, I could easily see him landing in Edmonton if he is indeed let go by the Blues...

 

[sherbert1421]

if the blues don't get to at least the conference finals, i think he will be gone

 

[Cobiemonster]

He's definitely gone if they lose this series

Yes the goaltending hasn't been great but he's had ample opportunities with this team - they've gotten worse in the playoffs every year now

Also, Doug Armstrong will take heat too for this

 

[pixburgher66]

Man, I could easily see him landing in Edmonton if he is indeed let go by the Blues...

Already saw this rumor making it's rounds on twitter...and I think it'd be perfect for Edmonton. If they do this, I really won't know how to handle the Oilers and their sudden competency.

 

[DevilishWon]

Already saw this rumor making it's rounds on twitter...and I think it'd be perfect for Edmonton. If they do this, I really won't know how to handle the Oilers and their sudden competency.

I dunno...accountabilty in Edmonton....that's crazy talk

 

[pixburgher66]

I dunno...accountabilty in Edmonton....that's crazy talk

They already did one smart thing, they may get on a roll. Crazy, I know.

 

[MrFlyingV]

Bye bye Hitch!!!

So let it be written so let it be done!!

 

[QuestionSocratic]

Buffalo could do far worse than hiring Hitchcock. He's not a playoff coach but he has the reputation for developing young players. Three years under Hitch and then find a tactician.

 

[Cobiemonster]

Dun dun dun dun dun dun!!!

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

 

[forty_three]

Hitch tends to be a "players' coach" and kind of lets the locker room take care of itself. Players run the room.

And unless you have an Yzerman in there, that's not always good. It was a "Country Club" here in Columbus, and he took the fall for it. So, he would be great in Edmonton.

Great X and O coach, but the reputation as a motivator is hurting.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Hitch will be gone. He rides his guys pretty hard as far as systems go; it gets old. However, whoever (Armstrong) thought that an Elliott-Allen combo was Cup worthy is suffering from lunacy. Not a chance.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Today is the last day of Ken Hitchcock's coaching career in St. Louis? We'll see. If there is one team that underachieved more in the playoffs than even my Sharks, it is the Blues. Even going back to the Pronger days they continually take a big dump in the postseason.

I keep thinking that. A lot of parallels to that era, except they usually had good goaltenders at the time.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

He should have pulled Allen after the 1st goal. I get that. However, I think the Blues need to make a big move. I'd trade Backes.