Dale Hunter new Caps coach

[SLY]

You do not watch many Caps games then.....

Well, that is a no brainer. But many non-highlight feeds I see of OV is not him setting up plays but causing turnovers by trying to force plays on his own. But I will take your word for it.

 

[SLY]

there are about 4 NHL head coach jobs Boudreau could have tomorrow. maurice and sacco especially must be on thin ice.

I wonder how quickly he gets a job. Anyone wanna place some bets? Over/Under, which team?

 

[sbb122]

I wonder how quickly he gets a job. Anyone wanna place some bets? Over/Under, which team?

Won't be Carolina, word is Maurice may be fired today and replaced by Kirk Muller.

 

[elocomotive]

Also, not 100% sure removing the C from Ovechkin would do anything...but I do think that Laich is the leader on that team. That said, just because one guy is more vocal doesn't mean he's the captain, just that he's the vocal leader. OV works his butt off most nights, and that deserves the C. Can't say he works it off every night...because I just don't watch every Caps game. The only critique I have on him is that he's capable of more, just has to be a bit more well rounded. This mini-fall from grace isn't fun to watch.

Well stated. Good post.

 

[elocomotive]

I see him as a greedy puck handler... Not my idea of a leader.

2007 called. It wants it's stereotype back.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I wonder how quickly he gets a job. Anyone wanna place some bets? Over/Under, which team?

we talking coaching or broadcasting???

I say he's a panelist on tsn in the new year

 

[SLY]

2007 called. It wants it's stereotype back.

Stereotype killed the NHL star.

 

[elocomotive]

I'm really sad to see Boudreau go. The guy did a lot of great things for this team and I hope he finds a job elsewhere. He hasn't proven he can win when it counts, but he certainly has shown he can turn a team around. Garth Snow would be smart to give him a call - that team would be perfect for him right now.

At the same time, I think a change had to be made and McPhee gave BB plenty of chances. Whether or not it was BB's fault time will tell, but also may not matter at this point.

I'm super pysched about Dale Hunter being the coach and randomly enough have tickets to tomorrow night's game. I saw the last Hanlon game, and will see the first night Hunter is behind the bench - the bookends to the Boudreau era.

Good luck to Boudreau... and let's get this shit turned around.

 

[elocomotive]

Stereotype killed the NHL star.

Sigh...

 

[SLY]

Sigh...

First thing that came to mind when I read your post. Has a ring to it. Just need some cheesy dancers now and robot voices.

 

[elocomotive]

First thing that came to mind when I read your post. Has a ring to it. Just need some cheesy dancers now and robot voices.

I'm on board for robot voices.

 

[dash]

I doubt he's available, but Willie Desjardins (associate coach with Dallas) should get a shot at a head coaching gig in the NHL.

As for Dale Hunter, Caps legend and he's done a great job with the London Knights, he should provide a big initial bounce for Washington.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I doubt he's available, but Willie Desjardins (associate coach with Dallas) should get a shot at a head coaching gig in the NHL.

As for Dale Hunter, Caps legend and he's done a great job with the London Knights, he should provide a big initial bounce for Washington.

I think Ovechkin will respect Hunter unlike the fat fuck. But hunter is an even bigger hardass ... should be interesting whether the successful act Hunter used on the kids translates to the pros

 

[filosofy29]

I doubt he's available, but Willie Desjardins (associate coach with Dallas) should get a shot at a head coaching gig in the NHL.

As for Dale Hunter, Caps legend and he's done a great job with the London Knights, he should provide a big initial bounce for Washington.

I wonder if Pierre Turgeon will be considered for an Assistant Coaching job.....

 

[elocomotive]

I wonder if Pierre Turgeon will be considered for an Assistant Coaching job.....

They would be inseperable standing shoulder-to-shoulder behind the bench.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I think Ruff's expiration date is when he dies.

LOL!!

It's all about being able to adapt. Lindy has changed his ways a bit, which has led to his longevity.

Boudreau lost the team. It's going to be interesting to see what kind of impact Hunter has on Ovi.

 

[Destroydacre]

I doubt he's available, but Willie Desjardins (associate coach with Dallas) should get a shot at a head coaching gig in the NHL.

As for Dale Hunter, Caps legend and he's done a great job with the London Knights, he should provide a big initial bounce for Washington.

I'm every bit as interested in seeing how London responds to losing their coach as I am in how Washington responds to the new coach.

 

[SLY]

I think Hunter will be a good fit there. BB set the team up, they just need a driving force... Dale may be the guy. BB was a hot head, but in a funny way. Wasn't real intimidating.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

saw a tweet that Hunter was dropping f bombs all practice this morning

didnt run ovechkin into the boards though ... yet

 

[falconski]

I can't believe sacco lasted longer than him