Reading through all the praise from his former players, I feel a bit more comfortable with Knobs if he’s the guy. I just don’t know if he’ll have enough time to win with this group of guys. By this time next year, Kreids, Mika, Panarin, Trouba, and Vinny will all be in their 30s… Feels like the clock is ticking loudly.
DrFrocktopus
I think one thing that really impressed me this year with Hartford is that Knobloch was able to take a squad that did not really have much in the way of standout talent and made them more than the sum of their parts. I feel like that’s really been missing from the coaching these last few years. The talent is there but I think buy-in and group cohesion has been lacking at times.
slow_hockey
He seems to check a lot of desirable boxes. He has plenty of experience and has been successful everywhere he has coached, and, the communication skills are very compelling. His flexible approach to Xs & Os and his adaptability is key. Plus, he is likeable. I’d rather take a chance on him than on a recycled good old boy that is just as capable of failing this group and the organization.
TheIncredibleHork
Goddamn that’s a good read and I like what I see.
Give him a shot!!
liberated-dremora
Ok, hear me out:
The last 2 Stanley Cup winning coaches were AHL coaches for their teams’ farm systems. They were groomed for years to take over the pro team as the head coach. They brought fresh ideas and got their teams out of the coaching carousel, and eventually led them to playoff success and championships. I think it’s time we do the same.
Deathbysnusnu17
I said this when Gallant was let go. He came up and took over for Quinn a couple of games due to covid and our team played well under him.
DeathcoreMachine
Do it. Nothing else has ever worked for the Rangers.
09-24-11
> To get a better feel for how he might handle such a high-profile job, lohud.com, part of the USA TODAY Network, reached out to several players, coaches and executives who have worked closely with Knoblauch over the years. Most eagerly answered the calls and advocated for a leader they described as a strong communicator who’s calculated in his approach and flexible when adjustments are needed.
> “I remember I told him this back then, but I have all the confidence in the world that it’s just a matter of time before he’s behind the bench of an NHL job,” said eight-year NHL veteran Connor Brown, who played for Knoblauch in Erie from 2012-14. “I truly think he’s the total package as a coach.”
I am all in. Communication and adaptability is the key to success at any level, in any sport, any job, any relationship. Sign me up.
Nexter1
Any relation to Chuck?
SoberBarney
The Rangers needed this Knoblauch when they let AV go, not now
FTR_Hair
No. Next coaching hire should be completely out of the box. I love Valliquette. I think he could be the Steve Kerr of the NHL. The man is brilliant and insightful. And that hair. Oh my god that hair.
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Reading through all the praise from his former players, I feel a bit more comfortable with Knobs if he’s the guy. I just don’t know if he’ll have enough time to win with this group of guys. By this time next year, Kreids, Mika, Panarin, Trouba, and Vinny will all be in their 30s… Feels like the clock is ticking loudly.
I think one thing that really impressed me this year with Hartford is that Knobloch was able to take a squad that did not really have much in the way of standout talent and made them more than the sum of their parts. I feel like that’s really been missing from the coaching these last few years. The talent is there but I think buy-in and group cohesion has been lacking at times.
He seems to check a lot of desirable boxes. He has plenty of experience and has been successful everywhere he has coached, and, the communication skills are very compelling. His flexible approach to Xs & Os and his adaptability is key. Plus, he is likeable. I’d rather take a chance on him than on a recycled good old boy that is just as capable of failing this group and the organization.
Goddamn that’s a good read and I like what I see.
Give him a shot!!
Ok, hear me out:
The last 2 Stanley Cup winning coaches were AHL coaches for their teams’ farm systems. They were groomed for years to take over the pro team as the head coach. They brought fresh ideas and got their teams out of the coaching carousel, and eventually led them to playoff success and championships. I think it’s time we do the same.
I said this when Gallant was let go. He came up and took over for Quinn a couple of games due to covid and our team played well under him.
Do it. Nothing else has ever worked for the Rangers.
> To get a better feel for how he might handle such a high-profile job, lohud.com, part of the USA TODAY Network, reached out to several players, coaches and executives who have worked closely with Knoblauch over the years. Most eagerly answered the calls and advocated for a leader they described as a strong communicator who’s calculated in his approach and flexible when adjustments are needed.
> “I remember I told him this back then, but I have all the confidence in the world that it’s just a matter of time before he’s behind the bench of an NHL job,” said eight-year NHL veteran Connor Brown, who played for Knoblauch in Erie from 2012-14. “I truly think he’s the total package as a coach.”
I am all in. Communication and adaptability is the key to success at any level, in any sport, any job, any relationship. Sign me up.
Any relation to Chuck?
The Rangers needed this Knoblauch when they let AV go, not now
No. Next coaching hire should be completely out of the box. I love Valliquette. I think he could be the Steve Kerr of the NHL. The man is brilliant and insightful. And that hair. Oh my god that hair.
As much as Chuck Knoblauch