NoGoal

Huh? Lmao... Sorry, but he couldn't even coach the PK, which he was actually VERY good at as a player. He certainly can't coach a PP. And he couldn't even "bring accountability" to an AHL roster. Why would he be able to do that to an NHL roster that he couldn't even be a competent assistant coach for? His work ethic as a player clearly hasn't helped his ability to be an assistant at the NHL level or a head coach at even the AHL level. As said before, if they want to truly tank for Bedard, then hire Lappy. Because, the season could be a LOT worse than this last season with Yeo. But, if they truly want to bring the accountability back and hire a head coach that has the competence for this front office to stay out of the way and let the coach do his job, then Lappy shouldn't even be considered for one second. In fact, he should be removed from the coaching duties in this organization altogether.

Not so sure about that. Yes. The team's propaganda department will love a Tocchet hire. They'll have him winning 3 Cups before he even coaches a preseason game. And you're right. Many in this city will probably buy into that propaganda and purchase tickets. But, those ticket sales aren't an issue with Comcast. The ticket sales they care about(the Luxury Box and Club Box tickets purchased by corporations) are all they care about. And, those are sold even if they make Lappy the head coach. Ticket sales just aren't an issue. And their TV ratings are even less of an issue than ticket sales are. It's the unfortunate reality in having Comcast as the owner of this team.

Wayne did also have the '94-95 lockout. And I believe an injury that shortened his season in '92-93. Agreed!!