Fire Reirden

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I see GMBM being just as culpable as TR

[Pavel095]

Finally!


https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-capitals-fire-head-coach-todd-reirden/c-318706600

[zerofox]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've only been calling for this for the last year and a half or more lol. This is great news. Please hire a REAL coach now BMac

[Pavel095]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've only been calling for this for the last year and a half or more lol. This is great news. Please hire a REAL coach now BMac

Agree 

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[richkrt99]

Amazing. Didn’t think they do it.
This gives me hope....(until we see who they hire)

[DC_1908]

Amazing. Didn’t think they do it.
This gives me hope....(until we see who they hire)

Agreed, I thought they’d stick with him for years.


Guess he pissed Ovie or Carlson off 🤣🤣

[Beaglefan2]

Feel sorry for him in a way. It's a cruel business. A guy spends a lot of time and years doing the grunt work and finally gets his chance, only to get fired after a couple years. I wasn't a big fan of his, but the players have as much to do with it as he does.  Too many of the Caps players are content and don't have the win at all costs desire.


I'm hoping they find a fresh, new, energetic young coach instead of an old re-tread which seems to be so popular in the NHL.

[BlackIce]

Feel sorry for him in a way. It's a cruel business. A guy spends a lot of time and years doing the grunt work and finally gets his chance, only to get fired after a couple years. I wasn't a big fan of his, but the players have as much to do with it as he does.  Too many of the Caps players are content and don't have the win at all costs desire.


I'm hoping they find a fresh, new, energetic young coach instead of an old re-tread which seems to be so popular in the NHL.

But hasn't the complaint over the years largely been that they have gone with inexperienced coaches who haven't had what it takes, rather than going with proven quality?


The article I saw about Reirden's firing stated that the team was going to look for an experienced coach this time.  Babcock, LaViolette, Boudreau, Gallant were some names mentioned.

[zerofox]

But hasn't the complaint over the years largely been that they have gone with inexperienced coaches who haven't had what it takes, rather than going with proven quality?


The article I saw about Reirden's firing stated that the team was going to look for an experienced coach this time.  Babcock, LaViolette, Boudreau, Gallant were some names mentioned.

They have, and they need to cut that shit out especially during the end of the Ovechkin core years. No time to experiment. Spend the money to get a real coach. Get Ovi another Cup

[Mickstix]

So who we gettin'.. Gallant? Laviolette?

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I know who it won't be, no way in hell Boudreaux coaches OV again unless it's the all star game, and even that's pushing it

[richkrt99]

I know who it won't be, no way in hell Boudreaux coaches OV again unless it's the all star game, and even that's pushing it

Agreed.  I pretty much said the same thing couple weeks? ago.  No way they bring back cousin brucey. 
Pretty sure his friction with Ovie was what resulted in him "losing the locker room" and ending his tenure here.


Hell I wanted Babcock when he was available couple years back.  I guess we shall see, but even with an experienced coach...the window(s) starting closing on this squad a few years ago.


Still, it's nice to see the ownership is not satisfied with status quo....which has been the appearance in years past.

[Pavel095]

https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-capitals-looking-over-options-for-next-coach/c-318718156?tid=277548856


Babcock and Gallant  would be good addition to our team!

[richkrt99]

A lot of names on that list, but I want a serious top tier guy.


Bobcock, Gallant, Laviollette.


The article has Boudreau in there, but other than just the previous bad blood with Ovi history, I don't like him in that he has made playoffs 10 ten times and only past 1st round once.  I think that is not what this team needs.  Who knows, maybe he's a great playoff coach now, but ...I'd prefer one of the others.


You think the Caps will come up off the money to actually sign a top guy?

[Pavel095]

A lot of names on that list, but I want a serious top tier guy.


Bobcock, Gallant, Laviollette.


The article has Boudreau in there, but other than just the previous bad blood with Ovi history, I don't like him in that he has made playoffs 10 ten times and only past 1st round once.  I think that is not what this team needs.  Who knows, maybe he's a great playoff coach now, but ...I'd prefer one of the others.


You think the Caps will come up off the money to actually sign a top guy?

I would definitely choose among these guys:  Bobcock, Gallant, Laviollette, as they can provide   a results, on the other hand it’s now or never to win a CUP with current squad!

[waynerivers]

Need somebody with a backbone or it won't work.  Gallant is probably the best among the known quantities.  What this whole episode shows is that it never pays to go cheap.  Meanwhile, Trotz has the Isles flying along.

[Mickstix]

Think Gallant is at the top of my list as well. Lavi a close 2nd..

[BlackIce]

Just a question:  What is the need for coaches across the league right now?  I realize there might be more firings as this "Stanley Cup playoffs" continues.  The more competition for coaching, the greater the need for the organization to move expeditiously on the new coach. 

[zerofox]

Just a question:  What is the need for coaches across the league right now?  I realize there might be more firings as this "Stanley Cup playoffs" continues.  The more competition for coaching, the greater the need for the organization to move expeditiously on the new coach.

I agree. I'm not sure who needs a coach right now and who might need one after the playoffs, but right now there's two front runners in Gallant and Lavi. We should move quick to make sure they aren't snatched up by another team. Not often you have coaches like that looking for jobs.