Re: [Firing] PIT: Bylsma Fired. Shero Fired.
Oh yes, good call.Originally Posted by STONE.
I can totally see this one.
Re: [Firing] PIT: Bylsma Fired. Shero Fired.
He's Sid's agent isn't he?
As far as Bylsma goes, I'd be quite surprised if Vancouver doesn't take a serious poke at him.
I'd also think that Trotz takes a long hard look here at this vacancy as well, assuming they approach him.
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Re: [Firing] PIT: Bylsma Fired. Shero Fired.
This whole thing bothers me. If Pit was unsatisfied with their coach and GM over the course of the season, then fine, make a change, bring in people that fit your vision. IF, you are judging this based a few hockey games against Columbus, then there is an issue. Long term decisions, with massive consequences, can't be made based on tiny samples
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Re: [Firing] PIT: Bylsma Fired. Shero Fired.
^The story somebody posted yesterday was that Bylsma had lost his lockerroom - i.e. players weren't motivated to play for him.
None of us are privy to lockerroom stuff, but motivation is critical in hockey.
If that information is truly correct - and the players weren't going full-bore for Bylsma, he had to go. (sim. Richards/Carter in PHI)
Everybody on a team has to be on the same page, motivated, focused, dedicated.
It apparently wasn't that way in PIT - per Bob McKenzie.
Re: [Firing] PIT: Bylsma Fired. Shero Fired.
Not sure Shero was the problem but whatever, we'll see if this helps or hinders them when they get to the playoffs next season
Re: [Firing] PIT: Bylsma Fired. Shero Fired.
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Dan Bylsma has not been fired. Will be new GM's call.
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Re: [Firing] PIT: Bylsma Fired. Shero Fired.
I own MAF, as well as Bennett and Jokinen, so I will be very curious to see how this pans out.
Would love to see MAF in a Trottz system, if he is still in town, that is
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Re: [Firing] PIT: Bylsma Fired. Shero Fired.
I snipped to the two most important parts that I want to respond to. I think it all depends on what happens with a new coach. If Pittsburgh goes with a defensive-minded coach like Jacques Martin, then I'm not worried about Fleury at all, but very worried about the other guys.
If they bring in an offensive-minded coach, then I'm worried about Fleury, but not the other guys.
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Re: [Firing] PIT: Bylsma Fired. Shero Fired.
This is precisely why I shopped him so hard all year and eventually snagged Carey Price for him and a draft pick after Price had that terrible month and his numbers blew up. Glad I did.Would have been upset had the Pens won the cup and Fleury lit it up in playoffs, since I was banking on him being gone next year.
Re: [Firing] PIT: Bylsma Fired. Shero Fired.
Wow Bylsma staying for now. It will all depend on the new GM. I still think he'll be gone. Kinda sucks for him hanging in limbo till then.
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Re: [Firing] PIT: Shero Fired. Bylsma (not?) fired.
Are you sure Bylsma has been fired?
Shero has definitely been fired but I am reading that Bylsma hasnt been fired yet and will be re-evaluated by whoever takes over as the new GM.
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Re: [Firing] PIT: Shero Fired. Bylsma (not?) fired.
Thread title fixed.
TSN (via Bob MacK) had posted on website that conference was (indeed!... at time posted!) to announce firing of both.
Re: [Firing] PIT: Shero Fired. Bylsma (not?) fired.
Initial report from BobMac and Friedman was they were both gone.
I think it's unlikely Bylsma stays with a new GM. Mario wants him gone. Bylsma is a good coach who can go lots of places. Might be trying to hinder other teams waiting for him.
Re: [Firing] PIT: Shero Fired. Bylsma (not?) fired.
Wow this is getting really weird (and interesting)! Firing the GM and leaving the coach in makes no sense to me.
Re: [Firing] PIT: Shero Fired. Bylsma (not?) fired.
It will also come across a little better to fans.
If PIT doesn't have a replacement coach (which they wouldn't... or shouldn't), then you would alienate some fans who like Bylsma. (bound to be some, still).
Also, it would be seen as "Lemieux axes Bylsma".
Why not let the new GM do it?
Shield the owners from as much fan-response as possible (good or bad).
It's a GM's job... let the GM do it.
Actually - makes sense to me.
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