PleaseBlitz Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) Mike Bab****, please pick up the white courtesy phone. Edit: If we hire Bab****, we are gonna have to do something about the profanity filters. Edited August 23, 2020 by PleaseBlitz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 The Penguins had no tolerance for mediocrity or disappointments. They fired Mike Johnston and immediately promoted Mike Sullivan to coach. Sullivan proceeded to lead them to back to back Stanley Cups. Nice to see the Capitals hold the same standard and won't allow mediocrity and first round flame outs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 It’s like Christmas in August! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Need a veteran experienced coach. That's what Trotz was too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max21 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, ixcuincle said: The Penguins had no tolerance for mediocrity or disappointments. They fired Mike Johnston and immediately promoted Mike Sullivan to coach. Sullivan proceeded to lead them to back to back Stanley Cups. Nice to see the Capitals hold the same standard and won't allow mediocrity and first round flame outs. I agree but they should be firing Sullivan, they’ve been more of a disappointment the last 2 years than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, max21 said: I agree but they should be firing Sullivan, they’ve been more of a disappointment the last 2 years than us. stanley cups buy some time Reirden never won a cup directly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurd Cudins Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) BAB****!!! I hope we go with Gallant. Edited August 23, 2020 by Kurd Cudins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaSkins21 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 After they won the Cup in 2018 and let Trotz walk, they thought they could plug in any coach and nothing would change. Definitely wrong on that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Can we get over Trotz, please? The writing was on the wall for him. I seem to recall after beating the Blue Jackets in the first round that he told Tortarella that he was finished in Washington. Time to look forward, not backwards. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, PokerPacker said: Can we get over Trotz, please? The writing was on the wall for him. I seem to recall after beating the Blue Jackets in the first round that he told Tortarella that he was finished in Washington. Time to look forward, not backwards. I'm with you man. It's getting tiresome hearing about coulda shoulda woulda. We all know it was a dumb move then and know now too. Stop worrying about the past and worry about what we need to do now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammajamma Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Glad reports are already pointing to an experienced coach. We are at the end of our window and need to win now, not groom a coach. Also need someone who will gel quick with our talent and personalities. Gallant seems like the best choice for that, just gotta figure out why vegas fired him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, mammajamma said: Glad reports are already pointing to an experienced coach. We are at the end of our window and need to win now, not groom a coach. Also need someone who will gel quick with our talent and personalities. Gallant seems like the best choice for that, just gotta figure out why vegas fired him Vegas was struggling a bit mid season and I think they saw an available coach in DeBoer who McPhee felt could better get them over the proverbial hump. We'll see if he was right. Edited August 23, 2020 by hail2skins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, PokerPacker said: Can we get over Trotz, please? The writing was on the wall for him. I seem to recall after beating the Blue Jackets in the first round that he told Tortarella that he was finished in Washington. Time to look forward, not backwards. Hell, he was almost fired mid season in 2018 and was lucky that Gruby bailed him out when Holts was struggling. added: I dunno, has Gallant really had success? Still seems kinda inexperienced conpared to Laviolette or Bab****. I like Babs cause he has a distinct system with an identity. Edited August 23, 2020 by Springfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 2 hours ago, PokerPacker said: Can we get over Trotz, please? The writing was on the wall for him. I seem to recall after beating the Blue Jackets in the first round that he told Tortarella that he was finished in Washington. Time to look forward, not backwards. I think that had more to do with management signaling they weren't going to bring him back. It will likely sting for some until the Caps have a better playoff showing. I'm definitely not on board with Bab**** unless he's done some soul searching about how he treats younger players. This team needs some youth. Gotta have a coach that won't poison the locker room. I do wonder if they will consult with Ovechkin at all. He is still a FA after next season. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I'd like a vet that hasn't already won. Basically what Trotz was when we first hired him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Warhead36 said: I'd like a vet that hasn't already won. Basically what Trotz was when we first hired him. Are there none caps can get that already won one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max21 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Just now, Renegade7 said: Are there none caps can get that already won one? Maybe a veteran coach without a cup will be more hungry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Just now, max21 said: Maybe a veteran coach without a cup will be more hungry Or can't get it done. Catch-22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Warhead36 said: I'd like a vet that hasn't already won. Basically what Trotz was when we first hired him. So you want to bring Bruce Boudreau back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 36 minutes ago, PokerPacker said: So you want to bring Bruce Boudreau back? I wouldn’t hate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Just now, Springfield said: I wouldn’t hate that. There are worse options, but I think I'd look at him for real in a post-Ovechkin era that is a more youthful team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capcrunch98 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 3 hours ago, PokerPacker said: So you want to bring Bruce Boudreau back? Bruce is a great guy and what he did with the team when he took over in 2008 was amazing and kicked off the Rock the Red era. But taking a team that has a history of grossly underachieving in the playoffs and putting it in the hands of.... a guy who has a history of grossly underachieving in the playoffs? GMBM would really be sticking his neck out on that one. I agree with you that he's better suited for a younger team with low expectations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c slag Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 If any past coaches should be given a chance to coach here again, instead of Bruce Boudreau, I would rather have Terry Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 No past coaches. GMBM's job is on the line with this coaching hire. He already screwed up the first one pretty bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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