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Craig Berube named new coach of the Leafs

Out of all the assistants, Dean was the one I wanted to keep lol but his contract being up and maybe wanting to go somewhere else probably factors in.

Boucher shifting to PK* while Van Ryn continues to manage even strength Defense could work. New person in PP duties obviously.

Sounds like PK might be Lambert?s role
 
herman said:
Out of all the assistants, Dean was the one I wanted to keep lol but his contract being up and maybe wanting to go somewhere else probably factors in.

Boucher shifting to PK while Van Ryn continues to manage even strength Defense could work. New person in PP duties obviously.
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The Petrielli article notes that he's generally handled forward + PK duties, which is a little odd as responsibilities typically get divided into forward/PP and defence/PK. But if he keeps that here then Van Ryn continues to oversee the defence while you would assume a new voice is brought in to replace Boucher with the PP.
 
Goaliedave31 said:
Zee said:
herman said:
https://twitter.com/leafspr/status/1802038833548259437
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Let's see if the new guy can get the PP to perform in the playoffs
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It would help if key players weren't injured or sick. Everyone forget about that?
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I think Keefe's loyalty hurt here more then Bouchers plan. The PP was humming along very well when Rielly was out and JT was on PP2. When Rielly came back he was put back on PP1 right away and JT soon after and the PP tanked from then on.
 
https://x.com/dalter/status/1802336711566836066
He was angling for the head coaching gig and when he didn?t get it, it made extra sense on both sides to move on
 
herman said:
https://twitter.com/dalter/status/1802336711566836066
He was angling for the head coaching gig and when he didn?t get it, it made extra sense on both sides to move on
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Yes Guy/No Guy situation
 
https://twitter.com/msavvy91/status/1804989554513830150
Did it take so long because he was looking for a head coaching gig?

Edit: someone mentioned maybe the Markstrom trade talks were a factor
 
For those that aren?t chronically online:
https://twitter.com/tlndc/status/1804992500748419392

Lambert traditionally has covered Forwards + PK (kind of weird)
Van Ryn was on even strength Defense deployment last season.
Marc Savard did PP for Berube and Calgary most recently. One presumes he would also be overseeing face off set plays.

https://x.com/leafsnews/status/1804998521977704599
 
Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington said:
What's the difference between an associate coach and an assistant coach?
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Slightly higher salary band and ?authority?. Usually former head coaches get an associate position instead of traditional assistant role, in recognition of their previous experience and circumstance.

https://www.hockeyskillstraining.com/assistant-coach-vs-associate-coach/

Essentially, the pool of former head coaches (who are still active in ability and ambition) has outgrown the available positions so there is an ecological niche of formerly well paid bench bosses that are waiting in the wings. The team pays a bit more for the stronger experience/resume. Makes them a bit harder to poach except for actual upward moves to head coaching again.
 
herman said:
For those that aren?t chronically online:
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Lambert traditionally has covered Forwards + PK (kind of weird)
Van Ryn was on even strength Defense deployment last season.
Marc Savard did PP for Berube and Calgary most recently. One presumes he would also be overseeing face off set plays.

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Not sure it's that weird. PK consists of 2 forwards and 2 defence (typically.) They have equal and important roles.
 
Bullfrog said:
herman said:
For those that aren?t chronically online:
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Lambert traditionally has covered Forwards + PK (kind of weird)
Van Ryn was on even strength Defense deployment last season.
Marc Savard did PP for Berube and Calgary most recently. One presumes he would also be overseeing face off set plays.

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Not sure it's that weird. PK consists of 2 forwards and 2 defence (typically.) They have equal and important roles.
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Usually it?s Forwards/PP and Defense/PK but turns out a decent number of teams have Forwards/PK and Defense/PP

http://behindthebenches.com/NHL/index.html
 
herman said:
Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington said:
What's the difference between an associate coach and an assistant coach?
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Slightly higher salary band and ?authority?. Usually former head coaches get an associate position instead of traditional assistant role, in recognition of their previous experience and circumstance.

https://www.hockeyskillstraining.com/assistant-coach-vs-associate-coach/

Essentially, the pool of former head coaches (who are still active in ability and ambition) has outgrown the available positions so there is an ecological niche of formerly well paid bench bosses that are waiting in the wings. The team pays a bit more for the stronger experience/resume. Makes them a bit harder to poach except for actual upward moves to head coaching again.
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Thanks for the explanation.
 
herman said:
Lambert traditionally has covered Forwards + PK (kind of weird)
Van Ryn was on even strength Defense deployment last season.
Marc Savard did PP for Berube and Calgary most recently. One presumes he would also be overseeing face off set plays.
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When the Savard rumours were started I was very mildly concerned a bit since it's difficult to ignore how inexperienced he is in a coaching role. Coming here though now with Lambert presumably handling the forward duties (with Savard presumably somewhat assisting/learning from him) and then being able to focus primarily on just the powerplay feels like a great way to put him in a position to best succeed and grow.
 
Even with someone experienced like Boucher, the PP went stale and hit the skids exactly when it was needed the most. I really don?t understand why it is so hard for them to create and rep out 3 different entry options and like 2-3 go to plays they can mix at the players? discretion.

Obviously my theory is their highly creative PP QB is a bit too stubborn/overconfident in one particular play coupled with the coaching staff living and dying by the sword of waiting for regression to regular season means, has killed all but one playoff series for us. Savard being a proponent of quick passing and attacking off the rush should help significantly regardless of personnel.
 
herman said:
Even with someone experienced like Boucher, the PP went stale and hit the skids exactly when it was needed the most. I really don?t understand why it is so hard for them to create and rep out 3 different entry options and like 2-3 go to plays they can mix at the players? discretion.

Obviously my theory is their highly creative PP QB is a bit too stubborn/overconfident in one particular play coupled with the coaching staff living and dying by the sword of waiting for regression to regular season means, has killed all but one playoff series for us. Savard being a proponent of quick passing and attacking off the rush should help significantly regardless of personnel.
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The PP def failed because of the personal. That's on Keefe for being too loyal to players.
 
Fining Tavares every time he stick-handles through more than 2 skaters and Marner every time he passes on an open shot might be a start. :)
 
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