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If you guys do get the Yotes, you'd honestly be crazy not to retain Tippett. He's pretty much the reason why they suddenly became a playoff team after Gretzky walked.
The Jets firing the prior Thrashers head coach made sense, as he didn't accomplish anything (though not to say that Ramsay was bad). Tippett, on the other hand, has done a lot with the talent's he's got and you'd probably be hard pressed to find a more capable alternative to him.
Although, don't know if he speaks French or not....
If you guys do get the Yotes, you'd honestly be crazy not to retain Tippett. He's pretty much the reason why they suddenly became a playoff team after Gretzky walked.
The Jets firing the prior Thrashers head coach made sense, as he didn't accomplish anything. Tippett, on the other hand, has done a lot with the talent's he's got and you'd probably be hard pressed to find a more capable alternative to him.
Although, don't know if he speaks French or not....
I'll personally teach him French if that's what's needed...
lol, all coaches get fired, that doesn't prove anything. Given that Tippett has been unemployed for less than 6 months total since he began his coaching career, I'll go on and say rt's statement was pretty accurate.
lol, all coaches get fired, that doesn't prove anything. Given that Tippett has been unemployed for less than 6 months total since he began his coaching career, I'll go on and say rt's statement was pretty accurate.
LOL?
I made no claims in an attempt to prove anything; in fact I just asked an offhand question of another poster. I've offered no personal opinion at all regarding Tippett's coaching abilities, other than to suggest earlier that if the Coyote's were to move to Quebec, given that there are just 30 NHL coaching jobs and that Tippett is an NHL coach, that he'd likely be willing to take an NHL opportunity - regardless of the locale.
Thanks for chiming in with a non sequitur retort though. I'm sure you feel you've proven whatever you thought you would when you took my words out of their intended offhand context.
Last edited by Gump Hasek: 03-09-2012 at 12:45 PM.
Reason: terrible diction
You can rule out number two now cause as of right now Quebec is the only city with a new Arena confirmation. Seattle might still get a team, but they need to have a confirmed arena, and its not done yet. There is starting to be opposition in Seattle right now, especially by the Mariners
If you guys do get the Yotes, you'd honestly be crazy not to retain Tippett. He's pretty much the reason why they suddenly became a playoff team after Gretzky walked.
The Jets firing the prior Thrashers head coach made sense, as he didn't accomplish anything (though not to say that Ramsay was bad). Tippett, on the other hand, has done a lot with the talent's he's got and you'd probably be hard pressed to find a more capable alternative to him.
Although, don't know if he speaks French or not....
Tippett is a good coach but would be the last choice possible in a place like Quebec. Because he's not the most media-friendly and coachs a trapping defensive style. JM lasted 2 years in Montreal, Tippett would last less than that. Dude brings in the boring.
That's not how that works and you know it. It's Quebec city, a team run by PKP.
By far, I better like a Tippett team playing for a spot in the playoffs then a Roy team at 14th place and I am not alone.
Don't bring the MTL thing in Qc city. We don't need that.
Remember the team would be weak weak. Doan and co will be looking for LA etc... I still cannot believe what Tippett is doing with a team which is always close to moving and playing in front of few fans. This is absolutly outstanding. What will it be in a sold out arena?
Or, bring Michel Therrien.
Please, don't tell me you want Roy, it's already an old record .
Stay on earth. Poor offensive teams need defensive play. And if you arePKP, you want them to play as long as possible, meaning, be in the playoffs.
Weak offence means defensive play if you want to compete.
With the years, I agree this would change. Of course, but don't do the mistake of getting rid of something that works.
Won't be spectacular, but efficient. Wanna beat MTL? Add a couple big guys to shake'em. That's the way to go.
Last edited by QcBlizzard: 03-09-2012 at 05:48 PM.
Tippett is a good coach but would be the last choice possible in a place like Quebec. Because he's not the most media-friendly and coachs a trapping defensive style. JM lasted 2 years in Montreal, Tippett would last less than that. Dude brings in the boring.
It's only boring when its your team being defeated by it. It's effective and seeing it executed properly is a thing of beauty. Same as winning.
Even though we were mostly winning under him, most people here in Ottawa hated the Jacques Martin watching-paint-dry defensive hockey system as much as we love the puck possession more offensive system that we see currently under Paul MacLean. Please no Jacques Martin or Dave Tippett with the Nordiques. Doesn't fit our gallic nature.
Tippett is a good coach but would be the last choice possible in a place like Quebec. Because he's not the most media-friendly and coachs a trapping defensive style. JM lasted 2 years in Montreal, Tippett would last less than that. Dude brings in the boring.
Spoken by a guy with Patrick Roy on his avatar, not surprising
But seriously, I would hope the Nordiques2.0 would learn a lesson from their neighbors to the south in Quebec. The focus on the wrong items has set the Canadiens back years in my opinion. Hire the best coach, the best General Manager, the best players regardless of their nationality.
By far, I better like a Tippett team playing for a spot in the playoffs then a Roy team at 14th place and I am not alone.
Don't bring the MTL thing in Qc city. We don't need that.
Remember the team would be weak weak. Doan and co will be looking for LA etc... I still cannot believe what Tippett is doing with a team which is always close to moving and playing in front of few fans. This is absolutly outstanding. What will it be in a sold out arena?
Or, bring Michel Therrien.
Please, don't tell me you want Roy, it's already an old record .
Stay on earth. Poor offensive teams need defensive play. And if you arePKP, you want them to play as long as possible, meaning, be in the playoffs.
Weak offence means defensive play if you want to compete.
With the years, I agree this would change. Of course, but don't do the mistake of getting rid of something that works.
Won't be spectacular, but efficient. Wanna beat MTL? Add a couple big guys to shake'em. That's the way to go.
Even after all that, it's Roy's job to lose. I'm pretty sure of it.
Even though we were mostly winning under him, most people here in Ottawa hated the Jacques Martin watching-paint-dry defensive hockey system as much as we love the puck possession more offensive system that we see currently under Paul MacLean. Please no Jacques Martin or Dave Tippett with the Nordiques. Doesn't fit our gallic nature.
Exactly. We need people with a pulse. Tippett was doing a decent enough decent job in Dallas but he and Gainey killed the market over there with their boring hockey.
Exactly. We need people with a pulse. Tippett was doing a decent enough decent job in Dallas but he and Gainey killed the market over there with their boring hockey.
Who's got more pulse then Guy Boucher?
He is 11th at the moment.
Gonna be fun to watch Roy crying at laughing umpires...
Last edited by QcBlizzard: 03-09-2012 at 09:32 PM.
It's Quebec city, a team run by PKP.
