Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 "Sabres head coach Ted Nolan has been the source of much controversy, from his motivational tactics to his dismissal of more advanced stats to the simple fact that he kept trying so dang hard to win in a year that the organization wanted to finish dead last. And today, he received his reward for piloting the Sabres to a 30th place finish. The Buffalo Sabres have announced that Nolan and much of his staff have been relieved of their duties." http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/4/12/8396187/ted-nolan-fired-as-buffalo-sabres-head-coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinES3 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 They better retain Irbe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 You had to know that Timmie "Poindexter" has to have his "own man!" Can't imagine anyone wanting to work for him. What did he give Nolan to work with? Ted still has 1-2 years left on his contract, so he'll be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 WTF Haven't been paying much attention ........ know that we tanked to get the first draft pick .... anyone see this coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 They better retain Irbe. so far he has been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) WTF Haven't been paying much attention ........ know that we tanked to get the first draft pick .... anyone see this coming?yes - not a surprise. Nolan was never part of murray's plan. Nolan didnt have a lot to work with, and seems like a good person. They want to upgrade though and they may have a chance to do that.i don't think there was a good relationship between Murray and Nolan. I doubt Nolan expected he would be back. Edited April 13, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 You had to know that Timmie "Poindexter" has to have his "own man!" Can't imagine anyone wanting to work for him. What did he give Nolan to work with? Ted still has 1-2 years left on his contract, so he'll be OK. Poindexter that's awesome , my kids used to watch that show, can totally see it now. That said he has done a tremendous job in tanking and from a coaching perspective if Nolan was just a motivator and not and Xs & Os guy nor good at strategy then Murray made the right choice and hopefully we get the best coach out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 yes - not a surprise. Nolan was never part of murray's plan. Nolan didnt have a lot to work with, and seems like a good person. They want to upgrade though and they may have a chance to do that.i don't think there was a good relationship between Murray and Nolan. I doubt Nolan expected he would be back. scratching my head. How is this an attractive head coaching gig? Seems pretty unstable. Lots of potential at skill positions, but job security? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 scratching my head. How is this an attractive head coaching gig? Seems pretty unstable. Lots of potential at skill positions, but job security? really, it's called Pegula, McEichel and strong young core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdborn Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 really, it's called Pegula, McEichel and strong young core. fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 scratching my head. How is this an attractive head coaching gig? Seems pretty unstable. Lots of potential at skill positions, but job security? Nolan will never coach in the NHL again, nor should he. He's a throwback who has no place in today's NHL. The Sabres can afford to get any coach they want and most likely will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 scratching my head. How is this an attractive head coaching gig? Seems pretty unstable. Lots of potential at skill positions, but job security? It's attractive because we have an owner who parts with his money as if he hates it. Nolan was past his time. I'm still not exactly sure why the undying love for the guy. He did, after all, despite trying really hard not to, finish in dead last. Sure, not a ton of talent, but why is it surprising that the guy that finished dead last lost his job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 scratching my head. How is this an attractive head coaching gig? Seems pretty unstable. Lots of potential at skill positions, but job security?the good coaches don't fret about job security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Ted sure had me stressed out that he might finish 29, but 2 years left on his contract is a generous severance deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 so far he has been He's under contract so looks like the new HC will decide whether to retain him or bring in his own guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Nolan will never coach in the NHL again, nor should he. He's a throwback who has no place in today's NHL. The Sabres can afford to get any coach they want and most likely will. I was just about to post something similar. He's a relic -- archaic in his thoughts about what works, and his refusal to embrace the analytical side of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I have mixed feelings, but ultimately, it is the right move. Kinda like I felt when Lindy got fired. You would always like to see everyone go out on a high note, but that rarely happens. He wasn't going the guy to lead this "new era" of Sabres hockey, so better to end it now than, perhaps more fairly for him, letting him coach through December, and then firing him mid-stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 It's attractive because we have an owner who parts with his money as if he hates it. Nolan was past his time. I'm still not exactly sure why the undying love for the guy. He did, after all, despite trying really hard not to, finish in dead last. Sure, not a ton of talent, but why is it surprising that the guy that finished dead last lost his job? We were supposed to finish dead last so he didn't get fired for that. He was fired because him and Murray didn't get along professionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 the good coaches don't fret about job security There's no such thing as job security in the coaching profession. How many NHL coaches current tenure is longer than three seasons? 12. Three of those are on the hot seat and may not be back next year (Julien, McLellan, Tippett). And then there's Babcock who may walk. That number is actually higher than I expected, but the rest of the list are mostly teams where the job has turned over several times in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinES3 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 really, it's called Pegula, McEichel and strong young core. Plus about 30 million in cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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