OT: 2022-23 NHL thread….Devils & Rangers & Islanders
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Yes, I think Drury went to BU, if memory serves. With Brunette gone, I hope Brylin gets the job.
Would love to see Brylin get the job. Really liked him as a player.
Agreed. Sarge needs to be the pick. I hope he succeeds Ruff when he retires. I say that because Fitz would never fire him.
He was great, in his 8 year's there. Lindy Ruff recently gave Brylin credit with allowing him to change personnel on the fly. It was Sergei in the booth relaying who was playing well. It was Brylin telling Ruff move this guy to the 1st Line or move this defenseman down to the 3rd pair, for example.
Sarge was in charge of Utica's power play, and they were over 21% in PP success that last year. His Stanley Cups are also a huge plus.
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Larry Brooks advocating for Patrick Roy now.
Why is Brylin not a candidate or being interviewed?
There are no secrets in professional sports and the NHL, EVERYONE is completely informed about Brylin and what he brings.
Why is Brylin not a candidate or being interviewed?
There are no secrets in professional sports and the NHL, EVERYONE is completely informed about Brylin and what he brings.
I think Sarge will be loyal to the Devils organization
No chance he wouldn’t take the Rangers job, high end talent, a world class goaltender and millions of dollars.
That's fine as a player, but if you want to coach you will take a good offer. If it comes down to the Devils vs. another team, I can see loyalty playing a part..
If it's head coach in the NHL (non-Devils) or being an assistant or AHL head coach, I think he takes the top job.
He’s never been a head coach
Since brunette was poached off the Devils staff, it’s possible Fitzgerald will have Ruff mentor Sarge this year
I don’t think they will fire Kevin Dinesen in Utica and give Sarge the keys
Yes, I do also. I was just trying to add perspective to Proud's post.
I think the reason no other team has recruited him, is because he had always been an assistant coach in the minors. Oh and being Russian didn't help.
Absolutely no. Kevin Dineen would also be a good candidate. Man those old Flyers have some coaching chops.
Drury is evidence of the continued influence of Sather in the organization.
Sather likes Drury and they groomed him for the top job, ignored the fact he wasn’t very good at what he did (Hartford was a **** show when Drury was running the minor league operation for the Rangers), and jumped at the opportunity given by events surrounding the Wilson incident to give Drury the GM position.
Sather coming into the Rangers organization was one of the worst, long term decision in franchise history. Just my opinion.
He truly believes he is the greatest hockey mind. In reality, he was very fortunate to have a young, and deep core coming into Edmonton at the right time.
It’s an opinion that virtually anyone will agree with. Sather stunk at everything but lucked out with Gretzky and Messier.
I think so too but I wouldn't call it a upset. Florida is legit, especially with The Bobs playing lights out.
I still wouldn't call it an upset if Florida won, these two teams are pretty equal
Hopefully he shows signs of offensive capabilities next year in Utica. The physicality is good but he does need to bring some skills as well.
I predict he will have the same fate as Darryl Sutter in Calgary.
He will be considered mentally abusive by players.