do you think mike babcock is a good coach?  do you like his style of coaching?
438031
he is doing a lot better than dave lewis did. LOOK AT THEIR RECORD!!! that is their second best record since the 98 season. i am a wing fan and i like mr. babcock
538644
In Strategic knowledge Therrien was the better coach, look at what he did for the Baby Pens before he was called up, however neither coach did a really good job coaching the team they had.  Now, I still will give Therrien a chance with having a full preseason to work with, so that he can teach his system properly and have time to work on many different line combos (yes he had all those games that didn't really matter, but it's still the regular season so you don't have as much freedom as in the regular season.  So, for right now I say give Therrien another season, but it they are as far out of the playoff hunt at next allstar break as they were this season, I think he is a lost cause too as a coach.
579073
It's better than just "good," Moon, it is AWESOME! My Sabres are playing so consistently well that none can stop them on their quest of the Cup. I honestly believe we can and will win it all! \n\nKeep rooting for Buffalo because we are going all the way!\n\nGO SABRES!!!
1024839
I was so touched when Kahn was talking to Lehmann before the pk's :).  I think Lehmann did a good job of anticipating the goals and in general he is a superb GK.  It doesn't mean that if you're a really good goalie you have to save every SINGLE shot.  He predicted correctly and saved 50%, which is a lot better than most goalies could say for themselves.\n\nGood job Lehmann! :)
500503
No, in my opinion,the coach is the one to be blamed,how come so many star+excellent player but the team still sunk? It must be the team's problem in strategy, not the player
299720
My head says yes, and i hate myself for saying it. With as much talent on the team as we have i think Babcock is going about breaking up the trap the wrong way. I think (and i realize that he knows a bit more than me) that instead of splitting the talent over all 4 lines he needs to Bring Zetta and Datsyuk back together and put Willie with them for a speedy tricky line that can break past the trap. And Legacy needs to come out, he's given up to many easy goals, especially in game 3. But i do give props to Edmonton. I always hated them, and now i hate them even more, but MacTavish had put together a smart style that has shut down the wings "explosive offense" (in MacTavish's words)perfectly. If the Wings can't beat the trap then they are out to the Oilers.
992636
yes. im not a k-state fan but he did a great job in a small media market. he did not a coach at a big recruting market like ohio stae, usc, florida, or texas and was still as successful. i think he and berry alvarez of wisconsin did a more impressive job then a florida or michigan or texas coach becasue they did it in small markets in basketball states.
627101
YES BAD COACHES are constantly going overboard on their players. And this is why they very rarely win!  GOOD COACHES do not chew out their players...good coaches build up their players in a positive manner win or loose. The old saying about 'you can catch more fly's with honey than you can with vinegar's applies here. Good coaches will correct bad form but will not correct a good effort.
1083952
Hehe.  Yeah, I practice twice a week, sometimes even Sunday.\n\nAnd, my team is the best.  "God Squad".  We're always ready, because we've got the best coach.  He has good vision, and can really influence the outcome of the Game.\n\nIts not a really silly question, but you still get a silly answer.  :)
340685
I don't know if O'Reilly is even in hockey anymore.  They need a GM who is seen as being totally independent, not a puppet of Sinden.  Somebody with credibility and experience.  Perhaps a Pat Quinn, or a Brian Sutter.  As for coach, that should obviously be the new GM's decision.
887832
I think he is great also.  Some of the things he says are designed to rile fans of players and teams up.  You have to understand that and not take offense.  I do think he knows the game and has a good eye for young players.  He says things a lot of us would say after we had a few beers.
613935
It's definelty NOT going to be Larry Brown as everyone in the National Media who knows nothing about local teams is telling people.  Larry Brown is no longer considered for the Kings job.  The Maloofs have interviewed 3 guys, and it sounds like it will be one of the 3.  Eric Mussleman, Mario Elie, and the current Monarchs coach Jon Whisenant who his the front runner to get the gig.  As a Kings fan, I am pulling for Musselman or Elie.  I guess I am a little biased, but I just don't think a coach from the WNBA with no NBA coaching experience can come into this situation and be successful, but I hope I'm wrong.  Ron Artest and Bonzi Wells!  There are a lot of different egos on this team and a coach trying to go from female players to the NBA I beleive is a disaster waiting to happen.  But hopefully everything will work out for them next year.  Go Kings!
282591
I watched the game last night with the coyotes I think that SJ was playing better but just not putting the puck in the back of the net many great scoring Chance but not many goals. Cujo has also has a 30-7-0 record against the sharks so I don't see a change in that unless the sharks step it up a notch. I like what I saw of the sharks but if they want to win they need to keep crashing the net and stop with the bad turn overs. also stop giving away odd man rushes. As for the chances of making the play-offs not to good a lot of teams in the running will have to drop the ball for this to happen. Go Leafs and Canadians and ottawa :)
316575
Absolutely! Hard to coach a bunch of old guys who are hurt. The GM should have been fired instead for all of the poor moves or the lack of good moves. Interesting that both the Leafs and the Raptors, (both owned by the same company) failed to make the playoffs. I'm thinking changes need to be made at the top and not the coach.
438942
i think this is a good idea if you look into the future..obviously, the leafs are (FINALLY) going through a youth movement and focusing on young player like pohl, coliacovo or steen..all these guys will play a big role in the leafs future...knowing that...it is important to have a coach who focuses on these young men....unfortunatly, Quinn was not known for this but for relying on old, veterans
908478
no !!!!!!!.\n\nhe is a great player but will notb e a good coach . a good coach is not only great in skills but he is good in his temper , his way of handling  pressure and the team , encouraging them , finding new talent , right tactics and many more things . lippi was a perfect example . but zidane does not hav many things that are needed for a good coach.\n\nwhen will you stop insulting zidane ??
33741
From my nickname, you can tell I'm a Jets fan so my thoughts on him are pretty accurate. He is a smart coach and an encouraging one. The only spot I would be concerned with is time management, where I was a little ticked off in the past couple seasons where time was wasted. Of course, they were just a couple games. Overall, he may not be as popular as Coach Vermeil, but as long as the players perform the way they're supposed to, Herm should lead the Chiefs as a wild card team next year. It'll also be interesting seeing how the RBs play out...