NHL Thread: Season 2018-2019 - Page 32

esquire · #**621** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 2:50 PM**

^ I only saw part of the game before going to sleep (it was 4-3 when I clicked off the TV), but the score was way closer than it should have been. I know, I know, complaining that the win wasn't decisive enough... but still, the way the Jets manhandled the Canucks the score should have mirrored the Calgary game.

Good way to start the road trip

Calgarian · #**622** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 4:34 PM**

lol Edmonton fired McLellan and hired Hitchcock. Guess Queneville is going to St Louis!

Edit, nevermind, St Louis has Berube and Robinson as the coaching duo now.

Calgarian · #**623** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 4:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by You Need A Thneed

I don’t even think he played bad. None of the 7 goals were really his fault.

The team played absolutely awful in front of him, every pass was picked up by the Flames. That's probably the most one sided game I've seen (I didn't see the Flames 9-1 loss to Pittsburgh though).

JHikka · #**624** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 4:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

lol Edmonton fired McLellan and hired Hitchcock. Guess Queneville is going to St Louis!

Hitchcock won't be an improvement on McLellan. Problem still lies with upper management.

Coldrsx · #**625** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 4:47 PM**

Hitch!!!! I wish they had done this move years ago, but will accept this today!

Calgarian · #**626** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 4:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by JHikka

Hitchcock won't be an improvement on McLellan. Problem still lies with upper management.

Absolutely, still too many of the old guard casting a shadow over the current team. I'm happy with the move though, Flames need points in their division!

TorontoDrew · #**627** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 4:50 PM**

Woohoo Leafs moved back into top spot in the conference last night.

Calgarian · #**628** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 4:58 PM**

I think the Canucks bubble is about to burst, they have now allowed 14 more goals than they have scored.

suburbanite · #**629** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 5:26 PM**

Bold strategy Edmonton. Possibly the most defensive-minded coach for a team struggling to generate offense apart from McDavid.

Could be a good guy in the interim to put some defensive responsibility on the young players though.

HomeInMyShoes · #**630** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 5:29 PM**

It appears the mark to beat is 164 games for coaches in Edmonton...since the glory days of MacTavish as coach...

Pat Quinn 82 games
Tom Renney 164 games
Ralph Krueger 48 games
Dallas Eakins 113 games
Todd Nelson 51 games
Todd McLellan 164 games

If Hitchcock is smart it's a four year contract with a guaranteed payout because there's little chance that Chiarelli and him last more than two. Although look how long Lowe lasted, so who knows with this organization.

Denscity · #**631** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 5:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

I think the Canucks bubble is about to burst, they have now allowed 14 more goals than they have scored.

Well we are on a 6 game losing streak so I think it’s already burst haha!

Calgarian · #**632** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 7:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Denscity

Well we are on a 6 game losing streak so I think it’s already burst haha!

The Canucks are actually sitting pretty good for losing 6 in a row, just 3 points back of Calgary and San Jose for the division lead...

blueandgoldguy · #**633** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 7:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by suburbanite

Bold strategy Edmonton. Possibly the most defensive-minded coach for a team struggling to generate offense apart from McDavid.

Could be a good guy in the interim to put some defensive responsibility on the young players though.

IF Chia had managed the OIlers worth a damn they would be an offensive juggernaut but he pissed away so many assets. Worst trading GM in the league going back to his days in Boston for which he was given entirely too much credit for their Stanley Cup victory.

CHia's fate is tied to how quickly Hitchcock can turn the team into a respectable defensive-minded group. That might be impossible with the Oilers current core.

Mrs Sauga · #**634** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 8:37 PM**

Both GM and coach should have been fired after last season. It was so obvious the coach lost the team last year.

Denscity · #**635** Posted **Nov 20, 2018, 10:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

The Canucks are actually sitting pretty good for losing 6 in a row, just 3 points back of Calgary and San Jose for the division lead...

Ha I know. Luckily the Pacific is weak. The Canucks built up a bunch of points before the 6 regulars got injured for weeks.

mintzilla · #**636** Posted **Nov 21, 2018, 12:40 AM**

I expect Hitchcock to only be here for this season. When Chia gets shit canned in the summer, the new GM will pick his own coach.

DoubleK · #**637** Posted **Nov 21, 2018, 3:55 PM**

Edmonton is back baby!!!!

HomeInMyShoes · #**638** Posted **Nov 21, 2018, 4:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by DoubleK

Edmonton is back baby!!!!

Black Star · #**639** Posted **Nov 21, 2018, 4:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by DoubleK

Edmonton is back baby!!!!

You mean way back in the standings

Im staying positive tho.
Was never a fan of Todd McLellan. Guy has a personality of a pencil. Our GM is not really a GM.
I could do a better job for...lets say half the price

Calgarian · #**640** Posted **Nov 21, 2018, 6:40 PM**

Flames - Jets should be a good game tonight, lets see if the Flames can keep their scoring touch against a stingy Winnipeg team.