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@hanspetermeyer @mike
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I think that’s where we’re at, it has been burned down and these are the ashes.
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You know I started watching again around when Petey arrived, and I thought they had just rebuilt then, or were in the process, but it just seems to be the burning it down part forever.
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I think hammerhead coaches are a mistake, anachronistic, I think Berubé finished Toronto and I think Tockett finished Vancouver. Not evident yet, but I am boldly predicting a crash in Edmonton for the same reason. I know the world is going backwards but the privileged First World boys of hockey aren’t there yet, there’s still some humanity there that doesn’t like being forced into combat and would rather play hockey. Maybe it will change with the next batch, but it hasn’t quite yet.
@punishmenthurts @mike Re Canucks - I like what I’ve seen & heard viz coach Malhotra. I also liked what I saw on-ice when I was watching last night.
One of the best things I’ve heard re rebuilds came from Habs owner Geoff Molson: don’t rush it; do it right. They’ve stuck w a coach (5 years now?), and are assembling a team based on fit & talent. Similar to Carolinas.
Oilers owner has been pushing “win now” since the arrival of McJesus. Among other things, that’s meant new coaches every 2 years, Babcock the latest. It’s frustrated everyone, including team leaders, who now think they know what’s best. (Not a good situation when your stars are firing & hiring coaches.) I think you may be right, Goiterzan. That one-line team may be on the edge of implosion.
As for Canucks, be patient. Let new mgt and coach figure things out. Nice to see Petey emerging (I was hoping for Pete-on-JT fisticuffs last night).
@hanspetermeyer @punishmenthurts @hnom Malhotra is a very sharp hockey mind. Not sure if he's a motivator though. I think the Peterson contract really hamstrung the organization and I think the scouting corp is among the worst in the league. When's the last time the Canucks drafted a hidden gem out of the second or third round? I don't think the answer is hiring more alumni into management. #HNOM
@hanspetermeyer @hnom From what I saw it's still a shambles. I would burn it down to save it at this point. I'd literally fire everyone and start over. Hockey ops for sure, no scout would be spared from my wrath. Then I'd call a meeting of the season ticket holders, letting them know their would be pain but there would also be rewards for their loyalty.