01grad Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Here we go again. Great success comes with higher expectations. In Charley Walters' gossip column he says, "Look for the Columbus Bluejackets to interview Dean Blais for their head coaching job at season's end." This happens every year and I don't think I see it going through. I think Blais is happy where he is and receives enough money without the big headaches coaching in the NHL would cause. What do y'all think? Has anybody heard anything? I hope he wouldn't consider it. They also have news on Potluny being out 5 weeks and talk about Paul Martin. Quote
Greyeagle Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Links: Walter's Column Potulny injury update - Gophersports.com Quote
ScottM Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 If it came down to it, I'd bet on Lucia going to the NHL in the next few years ahead of Blais, mainly due to the difference in ages. Then again, Shi ... er, Shooter gets his info from message boards, his bartender, the ranting bum off of the Kellogg exit, WPos and probably Greyeagle too ... Quote
cfm567b27 Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Here we go again. Great success comes with higher expectations. In Charley Walters' gossip column he says, "Look for the Columbus Bluejackets to interview Dean Blais for their head coaching job at season's end." This happens every year and I don't think I see it going through. I think Blais is happy where he is and receives enough money without the big headaches coaching in the NHL would cause. What do y'all think? Has anybody heard anything? I hope he wouldn't consider it. They also have news on Potluny being out 5 weeks and talk about Paul Martin. So Waters goes from being a strong safety with the Dallas Cowboys during the 80's to writing a gossip column Quote
cfm567b27 Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 If it came down to it, I'd bet on Lucia going to the NHL in the next few years ahead of Blais, mainly due to the difference in ages. Then again, Shi ... er, Shooter gets his info from message boards, his bartender, the ranting bum off of the Kellogg exit, WPos and probably Greyeagle too ... What Blais is paid by the Sioux per year living in Grand Forks is most likely equivalent to making 1.5M living in Colombus. Quote
Marty Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Columbus Bluejackets? Are you kidding me? I don't know why anyone in there right mind would want to coach there. Blais gets more recognition coaching the Sioux. Heck the Alaska-Anchorage coach gets more recognition than the Columbus coach right now. I think it would be a huge step down for Blais if he does take a job with Columbus. However, if any other team in the NHL offered Deano a job, except for maybe Nashville, I would say go for it. Just make sure that you know you can win the first year otherwise you'll be back looking for a job in college hockey. NHL coaches have less job security than a paperboy. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Why would you want to go to the NHL and take over a job like the Blue Jackets. I think he might go in a few years, but only if the job and the opportunity is a decent one. Why would he want to leave a great job to take over a sinking ship. Quote
roper1313 Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Columbus Bluejackets? Are you kidding me? I don't know why anyone in there right mind would want to coach there. Blais gets more recognition coaching the Sioux. Heck the Alaska-Anchorage coach gets more recognition than the Columbus coach right now. I think it would be a huge step down for Blais if he does take a job with Columbus. Isn't Karl in Columbus's minor leagues. Karl and Dean could reunite and bring the Stanley Cup to the hockey hotbed of Columbus. Quote
sagard Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Didn't Blais just re-up with the Sioux? I suppose he probably could leave if he wanted to, but why leave for the NHL. They are so screwed up, I just don't think it makes sense. Not to mention the potential lockout. However, the Sioux would be fine even if Blais were to take off for the NHL. Many coaches would be stepping all over themselves to get the UND job. Quote
cfm567b27 Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Didn't Blais just re-up with the Sioux? I suppose he probably could leave if he wanted to, but why leave for the NHL. They are so screwed up, I just don't think it makes sense. Not to mention the potential lockout. However, the Sioux would be fine even if Blais were to take off for the NHL. Many coaches would be stepping all over themselves to get the UND job. To my knowledge Blais and Lucia have the same deal (250K base) plus other perks and incentives. Blais I think has a country club membership thrown in as well in addition to some hockey camp type deals which bump up his bottom line substancially. Quote
Greyeagle Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 However, the Sioux would be fine even if Blais were to take off for the NHL. Many coaches would be stepping all over themselves to get the UND job. Craig Dahl is waiting for the call as we speak. Quote
PCM Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Craig Dahl is waiting for the call as we speak. Whew! That's a relief! Just dial 1-800-calldahl Quote
WPoS Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 <snip> the ranting bum off of the Kellogg exit, <snip> probably Greyeagle too ...  hey how'd you know about GE's other job? WPoS Quote
airmail Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Considering the information came in a column next to this... Quote
Fighting Sioux Fan Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 but why leave for the NHL. They are so screwed up, I just don't think it makes sense. Not to mention the potential lockout. With the lockout and such, going to the NHL for next year would probably be a bad idea. Maybe the Florida Panthers will move to Winnepeg and the Blais can coach there! Quote
Greyeagle Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Considering the information came in a column next to this... Quote
redwing77 Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 Considering the information came in a column next to this... Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 I can't believe Puckett's loss of five pounds actually made the paper. That is really sad Quote
ScottM Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 I can't believe Puckett's loss of five pounds actually made the paper. That is really sad Next week, Shi ... er, Shooter will answer the burning question about Kirby: "Boxers or briefs?". Quote
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