If not Mac T then who??
Posted 6:03 PM ET | Comments 0
It seems like the latest fad in Edmonton these days is ripping on Mac T. Fans, and people within the media themselves, are all looking to incarcerate Mac T but few really have a replacement in mind. They just know that "he needs to go!" and I agree. I think its time to shake it up! Bring in a new system, preferably one that encourages hitting on a game to game basis,(and that means EVERYONE!) But who do you think the best fit is? Lets go through a short list of experienced former NHL coaches shall we?
1.) Pat Quinn- Has had a hard time leaving the game after Toronto let him go, coaching Canada in the 2006 Spengler Cup, leading the U-18 Canadian team to Gold in April and, of course, coaching Canada to its fourth straight Junior Gold medal. Tough to say if he'd come to Edmonton but it would be nice to have a guy like him behind the bench!
2.) John Tortorella- If anybody can get these boys playing hard nose hockey its this hard nosed former Stanley Cup winning coach of the year now turned TSN broadcaster. He has stated that although he isnt actively looking for a coaching position he is listening to anyone who is willing to speak.
3.) Bob Hartley- Not my #1 choice thats for sure but the man can coach if given some talent. Can't really blame him for what happened in Atlanta (*cough Waddell cough* but not sure if this is the right fit for him or for the Oilers .
4.) Craig Hartsburg- Much like Hartley, can you really blame him for Ottawa' struggles(*cough Murray cough*.) But personally I like Hartsburg. He has proven himself in the OHL thats for sure and it would be nice to see him given another shot somewhere in the NHL.
5.) Ted Nolan- Hey why not? This guy has a great understanding of the game and is a very passionate coach much like Torterella or Quinn. And you REALLY cant blame him for not fitting into Charles Wang' lil psycho circus organazation. I d love to see this guy given another chance with an organization that knows how to run an organization!
I know that Katz and Lowe both back Mac T fully, or at least have so far, but how many losses will take or them to change their minds. If the Oilers fail to make the playoffs yet again this season then one would have to think that the coach being let go is only inevitable. It's also the job of the GM to make the moves neccessary to build a competitive teamn so the blame cant squarely be put on the coach but we already know that coaches, historically, end up taking the fall. This is not a decision to be made hastily but at the same time all signs point to a change behind the bench. Sometimes the worst action is inaction and the Oilers know that the fans won't continue to pay $200 in tickets, (not to mention $8 a beer and $5 for a burger), a game to watch a team that barely puts in an effort. The fans deserve more.
1.) Pat Quinn- Has had a hard time leaving the game after Toronto let him go, coaching Canada in the 2006 Spengler Cup, leading the U-18 Canadian team to Gold in April and, of course, coaching Canada to its fourth straight Junior Gold medal. Tough to say if he'd come to Edmonton but it would be nice to have a guy like him behind the bench!
2.) John Tortorella- If anybody can get these boys playing hard nose hockey its this hard nosed former Stanley Cup winning coach of the year now turned TSN broadcaster. He has stated that although he isnt actively looking for a coaching position he is listening to anyone who is willing to speak.
3.) Bob Hartley- Not my #1 choice thats for sure but the man can coach if given some talent. Can't really blame him for what happened in Atlanta (*cough Waddell cough* but not sure if this is the right fit for him or for the Oilers .
4.) Craig Hartsburg- Much like Hartley, can you really blame him for Ottawa' struggles(*cough Murray cough*.) But personally I like Hartsburg. He has proven himself in the OHL thats for sure and it would be nice to see him given another shot somewhere in the NHL.
5.) Ted Nolan- Hey why not? This guy has a great understanding of the game and is a very passionate coach much like Torterella or Quinn. And you REALLY cant blame him for not fitting into Charles Wang' lil psycho circus organazation. I d love to see this guy given another chance with an organization that knows how to run an organization!
I know that Katz and Lowe both back Mac T fully, or at least have so far, but how many losses will take or them to change their minds. If the Oilers fail to make the playoffs yet again this season then one would have to think that the coach being let go is only inevitable. It's also the job of the GM to make the moves neccessary to build a competitive teamn so the blame cant squarely be put on the coach but we already know that coaches, historically, end up taking the fall. This is not a decision to be made hastily but at the same time all signs point to a change behind the bench. Sometimes the worst action is inaction and the Oilers know that the fans won't continue to pay $200 in tickets, (not to mention $8 a beer and $5 for a burger), a game to watch a team that barely puts in an effort. The fans deserve more.