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Post by Rimmer on Oct 23, 2003 3:46:48 GMT -5
from NHL.com: Stressing five-man hockey and strict commitment to the system, Therrien has become as much professor as drill sergeant. Players have noticed longer film sessions, more one-on-one tutoring and meticulous attention to detail. "Everything is more systematic," winger Tom Kostopolous said. "He knows exactly where he wants us in all three zones. We've gone over everything. There is no guesswork out there." this doesn't sound like Michel Therrien we know on this board  R. |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Oct 23, 2003 4:25:25 GMT -5
Definitely one of those things that makes me say, "Hmmm..."
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Post by BCHab on Oct 23, 2003 15:22:09 GMT -5
I, for one, wish him success. He may not have been a great coach but there is no denying his desire to succeed and his passion for the game. Perhaps the previous coach in Scranton had different methods?
There may be other factors at work perhaps. It may be that the players respect him and are actually listening to him. Also, there may be less interference and less pressure from above, not to mention a less vitriolic press and more tolerant fans. There would be less hesitation in trying new things. My two cents...
Cheers,
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Post by Habsolution on Oct 24, 2003 14:47:35 GMT -5
Definitely one of those things that makes me say, "Hmmm..." Didn't you know he was a communicator extraordinaire ? |
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Post by Disp on Oct 26, 2003 14:36:09 GMT -5
There may be other factors at work perhaps. It may be that the players respect him and are actually listening to him. Also, there may be less interference and less pressure from above, not to mention a less vitriolic press and more tolerant fans. There would be less hesitation in trying new things. My two cents... Cheers, Maybe, or perhaps it is simply Therrien learning? I know it seems kinda farfetched  , but I wouldn't put it past him. |
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Oct 26, 2003 15:38:22 GMT -5
Maybe, or perhaps it is simply Therrien learning? I know it seems kinda farfetched , but I wouldn't put it past him. I hope you're right. I learned a lot more from kicks in the pants than pats on the back. |
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Post by Forum Ghost on Oct 27, 2003 12:55:56 GMT -5
... also, AHL players who are making $70, 000 per season are less likely to tune him out than NHLers making an excess of $3 million.
If MT proves to be a good coach with Wilkes-Barre, it only proves to me that he's a good coach outside of the NHL.
But he was a part of the Habs organization and it's too bad that his brain wasn't as strong as his heart... I wish him the best of luck regardless.
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, but I wouldn't put it past him. 
