activestick Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 is he our next coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyClarkeFan16 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I think he will be. I know the Babcock to Philadelphia rumours have surfaced, but I think Babcock goes to Toronto with his good buddy Shanahan and tries to change the dynamic and culture in Toronto. McLellan just seems to be too good of a fit for the Flyers and it will be interesting to see how well he works with Giroux, Schenn and Couturier at the worlds. If they do a lot of good things there, he'll be the coach of the Flyers in a nano-second and I expect that the only assistant to survive will be Mullen because of how well the power play runs under his watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 From what I've read, he's on the Flyers' short list. It'll be interesting to see if he gets signed by anyone before Detroit gets eliminated. I think he'll be waiting until after Babcock signs somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activestick Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 If they can sign him now they should just do it. Real good coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 is he our next coach?Go get your guy Hextall..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 From what I've read, he's on the Flyers' short list. It'll be interesting to see if he gets signed by anyone before Detroit gets eliminated. I think he'll be waiting until after Babcock signs somewhere. He's also coaching Canada in the upcoming World Championships, I doubt he'll sign anywhere before that's over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehole Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I'm not real familiar with his style but what makes him so desirable? Babcock would be the first choice for most but why is McLellan 2nd?I look at Julian's Boston teams. They never had superstars and they won with a lot of toughness and grit. I'll take winning no matter what way they do it but I'd rather win with toughness and grit than finessw. I'm not sure what happened to them this year but they would be playing today if Ottawa didn't go on a tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I agree, Jack. How that team does will also likely affect his desirability. I'd be interested to see what kind of system he employs, and how it would presumably translate to this particular group of players in Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Haven't heard anything yet, but if that's true, I will be thrilled. After Babcock, he is the second best head coach available. This would be a no-brainer for Hexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intheslot Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 The coach from Detroit s farm team would be a good one also .. Jeff Blashill good young coach would be a good one to look at . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I would be thrilled with McLellan honestly... As others have stated I think *if* Babcock leaves Detroit he will go to the Leafs - sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4ever Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Can he work with and develop young talent? That is my only question. Detroit and San Jose have never been that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Detroit and San Jose have never been that. I think Detroit is pretty much the model organization for drafting and developing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Samifan Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer4ever Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 murraycraven, you are either very argumentative and your wife always gets the last word or you don't really pay attention. Yes Detroit is the model, but those draft picks generally play years in the minors. The conversation up for topic is that McClellan has never COACHED a young team, only veteran laden teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesesteak Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Dude reminds me of Mathis from Casino Royale/Bond movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 McKenzie tweeted that the Sharks need to be kept in the loop on any decision McLellan makes. Is it possible the Sharks would get some type of compensation from whomever hires him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 murraycraven, you are either very argumentative and your wife always gets the last word or you don't really pay attention. Yes Detroit is the model, but those draft picks generally play years in the minors. The conversation up for topic is that McClellan has never COACHED a young team, only veteran laden teams. relax dude.... I was simply answering your question. You might want to go back and s-l-o-w-l-y read exactly what you wrote b/c what you are saying now and what you were asking are two different completely different questions. I simply asnwered your question... not my issue if you went to the Toughfighter school of grammar. And I quote: "Can he work with and develop young talent? That is my only question. Detroit and San Jose have never been that." Sorry if all of us need to read the tea leaves to understand your question. Not sure why you are attacking me for answering a question. Maybe if you asked the intended question before writing a completley different Q you wouldn't have to be so defensive. Lighten up Francis... To answer your question - McLellan has been very successful coaching in the AHL, NHL, Jrs and happens to be coaching the World this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0e Th0rnton Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 As long as he does not bring Woodcroft.Every special teams, be it PK or PP Woodcroft touches turns to ashes the next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0e Th0rnton Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 McKenzie tweeted that the Sharks need to be kept in the loop on any decision McLellan makes. Is it possible the Sharks would get some type of compensation from whomever hires him?a 3rd round pick is the compensation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0e Th0rnton Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Dude reminds me of Mathis from Casino Royale/Bond moviesOur nickname for him, other than TMac, was Koala. Most shark fans called him koala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 a 3rd round pick is the compensation Homer would have thrown in a 2nd rounder just to speak to him on the phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 a 3rd round pick is the compensation Only if he's under contract. Them "parting ways" implies that he no longer is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 a 3rd round pick is the compensationYes that is only if he is still employed by the Sharks...which i would think agreeing to parts ways wouldn't fall under still employed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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