griffin
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| 04/02/15 07:06 PM |
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Re: 2014-2015 Saint Louis Blues
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IIFID said:
BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!!
Dude.....really? If they don't make it out of the first round you're going to say it's all the players fault, Hitchcock isn't responsible, considering what HIS record with other teams and other players has been LATELY.
I am not saying if they fail (and not getting deeper in the playoffs is a failure) is solely his fault and that the players aren't culpable as well. But just because the guy once coached a team that one the Cup a long time ago doesn't make it all the players fault either.. If that's the case then you shouldn't have criticized Keenan while he was here because he had coached a team to the Cup too..
Have you actually looked at Hitchcock's coaching resume? You think my point was just about his cup win (well, in fairness, he does have 1 more than just about any current member of the Blues....but I digress).
Hitchcock's system is solid and proven. For chrissakes, his overall NHL record over 16 seasons would have his teams averaging 100 points per season.
Look, I don't know how close you follow hockey.....but this wouldn't be the first group of players that clashed with Hitchcock. He wants things done his way.
If the players buy into his system and lose then hell yeah, blame the coach. BUT....if they don't buy into it and fight it, you can't blame the guy with the 7th most coaching wins in the history of the NHL. It just doesn't work that way.
griffin