Phil Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 14. Jacques Martin, let go in Pittsburgh, could replace Lindy Ruff with the Rangers. https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/31-thoughts-players-make-unified-anti-racism-statement-bubble/ -- Update: Link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Since he has been the Canadiens head coach, I assume he speaks French. Since he speaks French I assume part of the hire is to help ALF feel more comfortable. Makes sense. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 That's an interesting take, given that Gauthier, who isn't even assured of a roster spot, is the only real French Canadian on the team now. I don't know how much Brendan Lemieux identifies with French Canada. He's an American citizen, spent most of his youth in the U.S., played juniors in Ontario, and his mother is from North Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 That's an interesting take, given that Gauthier, who isn't even assured of a roster spot, is the only real French Canadian on the team now. I don't know how much Brendan Lemieux identifies with French Canada. He's an American citizen, spent most of his youth in the U.S., played juniors in Ontario, and his mother is from North Carolina. At the least I think it’s further evidence we have no intention of drafting anyone else number 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 His French Canadian heritage is irrelevant. He's got a history of instilling defensive systems that are better than the sum of their parts. That's why they need him. They haven't had a good defensive coach since Ulf. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Good. We need someone who can coach defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Do it, please. With all the young defensemen here, and in the pipeline, it would be nice to have a sound defensive system in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Love Jacques!!!! I always thought of him as a player's coach. He'll be a great addition...and especially for the defense structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vodka Drunkenski Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Official Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 It's official. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Ok now - let's see some defensive strategy that works. Obviously, the first question will be personnel? Do we have that? Can he work with what we have right now, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 A 1LD and 2C are near the top of the Rangers' needs list, but a coach who can instill a fundamental defensive structure that's better than the sum of its parts — something Jacques Martin has done in the past — was arguably even more important. If you need a case example, just look at what Barry Trotz has done for the New York Islanders — a team who's top pairing is Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock. The value of buy-in into a team system is immeasurable. No amount of offense can compensate IMO. The penalty-kill is about to see a major improvement, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 His PK stats with PIT (80% kill-rate) will get us on the right side of this for a change. Buy-in is one of those intangibles that every Cup winning team grasps firmly hold of on their trip to glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Hopefully he is indeed better than Ruff (I think he should be). But I wonder how much he will change the Ranger?s strategy. I would assume Quinn sets the over all strategy and Martin just coaches it, no? I could by completely wrong. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slobberknocker Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 good to hear. buy in is important. was going to mention the isles as well. there d hardly scares you yet there system gave the caps no room in that series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 His French Canadian heritage is irrelevant. He's got a history of instilling defensive systems that are better than the sum of their parts. That's why they need him. They haven't had a good defensive coach since Ulf. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Well I don’t know, I can see it being a small part of the fit as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Sure -- call it the cherry on the "teach them how to defend," cake. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Sure -- call it the cherry on the "teach them how to defend," cake. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk And that’s more so what I meant. It’s a win win in that category and one that I’d say would have crossed their mind with Kakko early struggles without a familiar voice I guess. A bit different since ALF is still in NA but u get the gist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMorganBarron Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 solid signing. Not sure how much he has left in the tank, but he used to be a very good coach. He even coached the great David Oliver himself.. twice in Ottawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMorganBarron Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 A 1LD and 2C are near the top of the Rangers' needs list, but a coach who can instill a fundamental defensive structure that's better than the sum of its parts — something Jacques Martin has done in the past — was arguably even more important. If you need a case example, just look at what Barry Trotz has done for the New York Islanders — a team who's top pairing is Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock. The value of buy-in into a team system is immeasurable. No amount of offense can compensate IMO. The penalty-kill is about to see a major improvement, too. Pulock was a 15th overall pick. But yes, you don't have to have some big names, big contracts to play solid shut down defense. Which is why I want to get rid of Trouba the big name contract that is prone to terrible defensive mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 And that?s more so what I meant. It?s a win win in that category and one that I?d say would have crossed their mind with Kakko early struggles without a familiar voice I guess. A bit different since ALF is still in NA but u get the gist I mean, Laffy, by all accounts, speaks great English. But I guess it can't hurt. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I mean, Laffy, by all accounts, speaks great English. But I guess it can't hurt. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by TapatalkHe purposefully worked really hard on his English knowing that he was going to have to do tons of interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Now go get Brodin to pair with Trouba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Now go get Brodin to pair with Trouba. Would be a solid option, but probably costly relative to free agency, which may see an influx of would-have-been RFA talent who won't be qualified due to cap crunch concerns. I'm not saying no to Brodin, by any means, but I am saying "wait until we know what else is available." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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