NHL News in Anaheim: Randy Carlyle out, Bruce Boudreau in
And to think about 2 weeks ago people thought the Isles were going to be the first ones to fire their coach. I wonder how this affects any possible trades for Bobby Ryan.
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Was about to post this too
Haha, didn’t take Bruce long to find a job. I think the same may be said about Randy Carlyle
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Holy cow!
And after a 4-1 win, no less.
Man, you have to be a sick puppy to be an NHL coach.
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Yeah I watched the game
One of the better performances of the season for the Ducks, but their recent play has been poor.
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Interesting
Of course I get that you don’t change your mind after one game, but that has to suck for the coach. “Finally we get what I’ve been asking for. This feels ni— wait, what’s that? Bob wants to see me? Now?”
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by Dominik on Dec 1, 2011 2:38 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Decision was already made
Apparently. Just need to sign contracts, etc. Still needed him to coach tonight. At any rate I feel like Anaheim are one of the few teams that may be able to fit into Boudreau’s style.
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I'm not saying that the Ducks aren't a good fit for Boudreau
but it seems like a pretty low class move to dump the only coach that’s ever won you a cup, right after you give him a contract extension, based on only 1/4th of a season.
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by ArsenalLI on Dec 1, 2011 2:58 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I agree
…but that is often how it works in the NHL. I don’t know why, but coaches don’t have much leeway. Doesn’t make me think very highly of NHL GMs in general. Just hire the right coach in the first place and you wouldn’t need a new one every couple seasons!
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by North Dakota Red Eagle on Dec 1, 2011 3:20 AM EST up reply actions
I'd rather have the contract extension before I was fired, at least he continues to get paid.
I have no problem giving an extension even if you are unsure whether to keep a coach or not. Maybe only a year beyond the current season, but I hate the idea of a lame duck (no pun intended) coach going into the season and giving the players and automatic out. I think you show a coach respect by giving him the insurance of a contract extension and then allowing him to go out there and do his job without the spectre of being unemployed over his head. BB and PM both had the same 1/4 of a season and got tagged as well so apparently that is enough to know if the coach is going to turn it around or not. Even the best coaches have expiration dates.
That was quick
In respect to Bruce Boudreau, this might be a record for NHL head coaches, being fired on a Monday morning and being hired on a different team by Wednesday night. I suspect Randy Carlyle will land somewhere else sooner rather than later, but I don’t think it will be a matter of days.
This may also end a lot of the Bobby Ryan trade rumors.
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Seriously, let’s say capuano decided to step down tomorrow, would Carlyle be a good fit for this club? I effectively know nothing about him or his coaching style.
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It's nothing personal, Cappy. Just business.
Please Garth. Pick up the phone and call Randy Carlisle.
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by PGI on Dec 1, 2011 6:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Not surprised
I think a lot of people share the sentiment that Boudreau is an immensely talented coach. He’ll have a good chance to prove it landing in Anaheim.
And yea, I’d imagine those Bobby Ryan rumors are probably dead now…
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not necessarily
The GM may have a lot of irons in the fire, and I don’t see Boudreau’s hiring stopping a deal that helps Anaheim.
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For now, a trade is off of the table
RealKyper: #Ducks GM Bob Murray has assured Bobby Ryan he is off #NHL trading market today. Also told Ryan’s desire to be moved is no longer an issue.
It was no mystery that Bobby Ryan and Carlyle weren’t on best terms. Sounds like things escalated and Ryan asked for a trade. With Carlyle gone, they have no reason to trade him.
Does this ever happen?
This is the first time I’ve ever heard of a coach being hired by one team during the same season that he’s fired by another team (after just one week, no less!).
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I think it's the right move
I was actually surprised they renewed his contract in the first place. He won a Stanley Cup, but with Burke as a GM and the right players for his system. The Cup-winning Ducks are no more. Everybody except Seelänne, Perry, Getzlaf and Parros left. Carlyle’s system just doesn’t fit the actual Anaheim roster anymore. For God’s sake, the Ducks missed the playoffs in 2010 with 10 Olympians on their roster!
Carlyle also has the bad habit of picking his men and working them into the ground. No wonder key players are a shell of themselves every spring.
I also don’t like what he was doing with Sbisa. I’m so used to see Sbisa nailed to his third, that I forgot he was drafted as an offensive defenceman. He wasn’t even allowed to cross the offensive blueline with the puck. The last time he did that, Carlyle hammered him as soon as he got off the ice. He tried to transform Sbisa into another Carlyle (he was once a successful gritty stay-at-home defenceman), what he is not.
Like former Duck Aaron Ward said: “he sucked the life and fun out of the game”.
Anaheim Calling has more about Carlyle’s tenure in Anaheim
Yea
I’m interested to see if Boudreau has learned enough to balance some defense in, but that top line for ANA is going to go bonkers, and they’re all going to start having a lot of fun.
Don't make me bring out the Silky.
I don't think Cap is going anywhere at this point
If the Isles were truly upset with Cap, etc, they would’ve made their play already. Could be wrong of course, but I think they’ll let Cap ride out the year at this point.
Isles rule, rangers suck... that's just how it is.
though the Islanders as we know
are truly an unorthodox team, when it comes to about anything regarding hockey. So who knows.
Carlisle definitely is a good coach, proving with the right pieces he could win a cup and did so in a non traditional market. That has to be worth an extra point as well. The thing with Anaheim this year and since the cup year, is that they have nothing behind their first two lines, really you could say its just Teemu (at the tail end) on that second line. No good role players like Vancouver or Boston, no great defensive 3rd line. He also has managed to make the playoffs the past several years.
Crazy week for coaches. Then you have guys like Babcock and Ruff, who sit back and laugh.
Basically some really good coaches being fired
after long stints of success just because their teams stop listening and tune them out.
Since that’s really the typical life of a professional coach, it really makes you admire the success/longevity of Lindy Ruff don’t it?
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by Nova Scotia Isles Fan on Dec 1, 2011 8:42 AM EST reply actions
Also
just noticed who was promoted to be Boudreau’s assistant-Brad Lauer! Ex-Isles all up in all these coaching changes.
Don't make me bring out the Silky.
One thing to think about
Carlyle was a good NHL defenseman for a long time – Norris winner and All-Star. I’m willing to wager that he would be a great benefit to any team with young defensemen, who were looking to not give up 31 shots a game.
Just sayin’ is all.
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