black label

I think Julien does a good job riding the line between task master and players coach. I'd assume Babcock is the same way, you won't last as long as they have with the same team by going too far in either direction.

Yumcha

Yeah, the top coaches know how to balance...but, generally speaking, I don't believe most are the screaming tyrants a la Keenan.

Hearing Glenn Healy on NHL radio and he said during Iron Mike's days in NY, the players HATED him. Don't think that style will go far at all...let alone a Cup in today's NHL.

97BlackAckCL

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Nobody is a screaming tyrant ala Keenan except this guy.

97BlackAckCL

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97BlackAckCL

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Keenan ruined every organization he ever coached at. He completely obliterated the Blues in the 90's. If you wanted to bring him in have him kick some ass for half a season and light a fire to get you to the cup, he's probably your guy, see his work in the KHL this year. If you want your players to consider suicide and hate their job, he's your guy long term

dom

Finals in 85, 87, can't recall the year with Chicago and then 94. So 4 finals and 1 Cup.

I wouldn't say he's ruined every organization he's been to. But he's act wears thin fast. Torts is the modern day Keenan.

dom

But I'm sure Moog will be by any minute now to tell me how wrong I am.

Yumcha

Again, look at the eras...the NHL of the 80s and 90s are very different than today's.

But, he was definitely successful (look at his wins)...just not going to find work in the League anymore. Probably a reason why he's coaching in the KHL now.

Yumcha

He's going to tell you all coaches need to be like Darryl Sutter.

Cuz, everything King is the standard.












Even the fact that 90% of LA could care less if the Kings won the Cup...which is unfortunate.

Fibonacci

I know a place
Where the grass is really greener
Warm, wet and wild
There must be something in the water
Sippin' gin and juice
Moogs underneath the palm trees....

e30cabrio

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I bet it is less than 2% that gives a rats azz.

Fibonacci

His rep is tough but fair. Loves his veterans a bit too much though. He's on record as saying that every coach has a shelf life and before players start to tune out, so it wouldn't shock me if he leaves (pun intended) after his contract is up next season. His oldest daughter will be graduating from high school at the same time, so it makes sense.

Hope not though, I'd like to see him make another run at a cup in Hockeytown.

I could totally see Shanny making a pitch to Babs ego because we all know Toronto is the biggest coaching challenge. You basically have six million opinions on how to run that team, plus one dude who failed at pro hockey who does really does know how to run the team.

black label

Id be willing to bet the NBA finals are getting better ratings in both LA and NY than the NHL finals are.

Yumcha

According to the blog writer over at Hockeybuzz.com, this is where the Kings stand in LA...crazy. Pretty darn good team to watch and a pretty good sport...people are missing out!

97BlackAckCL

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This is what I meant

And Torts doesn't yell at his players, just the media

Yumcha

And challenges other coaches to street fights.

97BlackAckCL

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black label

Street fights take place in the streets. That was an arena fight.

Fibonacci

Just as I was steeling myself for five months of Moogelino's photobomb cup spambot, you jerks went and scared him away. Where's sarlacc? Where's cabbie? Where's noobelino? You guys should be ashamed of yourselves.

Oh, and please bring back the 4G appreciation thread title.

Fibonacci

Edit.

e30cabrio

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I am quietly awaiting the game, updates are set to NOT.

Fibonacci

Go pour yourself a bombay sapphire, seems like gin is the secret sauce to winning a game in June this year.

black label

If la wins the cup, this thread will be 2000 pages by the season opener.

Fibonacci

I'll put $100 bucks on the over.

Fibonacci

Speaking of bets, domcha still hasn't paid up his $10 buck ultra-alfie bet yet!

Fibonacci

I :heart: me some Sara Diamond right about now.


<--- sucker for girl next door type lookers.

black label

We aren't taking any action on this one. It's not a gamble, it's a guarantee.

Fibonacci

If its a sure thing, I'll shove all in.


Cabbie, its just the three of us and a few "guests". Release the hounds!

e30cabrio

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woof


& I hate Doc.

Rounder

dedicated to our buddy cabby

Fibonacci

I like California Moogs better...

Fibonacci

I found out tonight that old dude with slicked back hair who interviews Hollywood actors is a huge hockey fan and grew up a Wings fan in Detroit, so imabe pouring myself a sapphire and rooting for the Rags tonight.

No sweep, no whammies, back to fake booby land we go for game 5. Can I get a what~what Cabbie.

e30cabrio

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Thanks, that kinda apeshit always backfires.

what what & gracias!

black label

Hollywood is a nice place for the weekend, not a place for a nice person to live.

e30cabrio

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That was different

Sarlacc

That was kind of a badass goal!

Sarlacc

hollywood...hollywood sucks. thankfully it makes up a very TINY part of LA.

e30cabrio

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This.

In college I worked at a post production company just south of Hollwood & west of Vine. That area was a pit & this was the early 80s.

dom

Thanks Fib, that means a lot.

dom

Was that Canadian or US?

And can I pay in toonies or Tim roll-up-the-rim free coffee's?