Boy Named Sioux Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Don't like this at all but that seems to be the way that everybody found out. I am surprised at the number of people who are surprised he didn't tell the players. The moment he agreed to take the position, he answered to a new boss. If that boss says don't tell anyone because WE (the flyers) want to control the announcement - that is what he had to do. There is no other option. I would sure think the players understand this. Even if they are shocked, I guarantee they understand it. The only alternative theory is to believe that he just DGAF about UND and their players so chose not to tell them. Hak to his wife last night: " Looks like I will be announced as the Flyers new head coach tomorrow a.m.!" Wife: Great ! I suppose you better have a team meeting and let the players know, huh? Hak: Who? Wife: the team...you gotta tell them Hak: I don't follow Wife: The hockey team, Dave. The kids you have recruited, mentored, coached and spent hundreds and hundreds of hours with over the years. Hak: Right... of course... those guys... well I am sure they will find out eventually. Wife: But don't you think YOU should tell them? Hak: I work in the NHL now. The BIGS. The SHOW... I don't spend my time with a bunch of wanna-be's. 2
Vegas_Sioux Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Berry is a good pick; I would have promoted Wade Murphy myself. Some think the general was ready (after a year's "demotion" to captain)
cowboys5xsbs Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 I wonder if Zane knew and that factored into him not returning
AZSIOUX Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Live stream Hak presser in 10 min I think http://kuklaskorner.com/hockey/comments/live-stream-the-philadelphia-flyers-will-introduce-dave-hakstol-as-their-he?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
cowboys5xsbs Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Live stream Hak presser in 10 min I thinkhttp://kuklaskorner.com/hockey/comments/live-stream-the-philadelphia-flyers-will-introduce-dave-hakstol-as-their-he?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Thanks
siouxfan512 Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 I wonder if Zane knew and that factored into him not returning As nobody else seemed to know, I doubt Zane did. His decision was likely based 100% on him being ready for the next level ... and $$$
gfhockey Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 How is lammy an assistant? I'd rather have Tyler palmiscnio He knows what it takes to win when it counts Did lammy even play college hockey
Ray77 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 Live stream Hak presser in 10 min I thinkhttp://kuklaskorner.com/hockey/comments/live-stream-the-philadelphia-flyers-will-introduce-dave-hakstol-as-their-he?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter In case one doesn't work, it is here as well: http://www.csnphilly.com/video_content_type/flyers-introduce-new-head-coach-dave-hakstol
beebsb010 Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Wow. Bit of an a-hole move there. Right? Keep it classy Dave.
AZSIOUX Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 In case one doesn't work, it is here as well:http://www.csnphilly.com/video_content_type/flyers-introduce-new-head-coach-dave-hakstol Thanks, didn't realize that was a Twitter link my bad for those without
MafiaMan Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 I wonder if Zane knew and that factored into him not returning Zane knew Boston's back-up goalie signed with the KHL, creating an opening in the system and an opportunity for him. 1
bigskyvikes Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Right? Keep it classy Dave. Just because "we" found out today, doesn't mean the main people didn't know! Like others have said, he may be following his new boss' orders...! Maybe this explains Zane's decision? "We" will never know the truth, I'm ok with that, are you?
Longfellow_Deeds Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Did lammy even play college hockey He played in the Whl.
MafiaMan Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Right? Keep it classy Dave.Please tell us how he should have handled it. Meets with Flyers on Friday. Schedules team meeting with UND players on Sunday morning announcing possible departure. Flyers hire Mike Babcock on Monday morning. Schedules second meeting with UND players on Monday afternoon telling them "forget what I said yesterday, I'm in it for the long haul in Grand Forks." Recruits don't buy it and bolt because they fear he'll be gone next year anyways. Current players feel he's got one foot out the door already. What's the right way to handle this? 2
cowboys5xsbs Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Brad Schlossman tweeted--@SchlossmanGF: Getting texts from former players already who are thrilled that UND selected Brad Berry as the next head coach.
siouxstudent Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Gage Ausmus @Gausmus47 5m5 minutes ago Congrats to Coach Hakstol and good luck with the @NHLFlyers, no stutter in our step here @UNDmhockey #ContinueTheTradition #RollTribe
Csonked Out Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Brad Schlossman tweeted--@SchlossmanGF: Getting texts from former players already who are thrilled that UND selected Brad Berry as the next head coach. That's sounds right to me based on things I have heard in past. Kind of an obvious choice as well. I always heard rumors Dave was about to jump, I just didn't think he would get a head coach gig in the NHL right away. He will be missed that is for sure....
Ray77 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 Man.... watching this is surreal. Agreed. The Philly media is rearing it's ugly head right from the get go. Hextall and Hakstol seem to have to "defend" this already.
siouxfan512 Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 I've never been a Philly fan, but I'll definitely pull for Dave to have success there, against anyone but the Wild.
bigskyvikes Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Great conference Dave! Congrats and good luck, you will be missed. Kind of a Flyers fan now...
stoneySIOUX Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Agreed. The Philly media is rearing it's ugly head right from the get go. Hextall and Hakstol seem to have to "defend" this already. I doubt many in that room really know much about the game, so the questions seem pretty standard. Hak is loving it. Just another chance to show why he's the best. Perfect spot for him. Low expectations, high aspirations.
siouxfan512 Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 I doubt many in that room really know much about the game, so the questions seem pretty standard. Hak is loving it. Just another chance to show why he's the best. Perfect spot for him. Low expectations, high aspirations. He better bring the cup back to the Ralph
Ray77 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 Press conference just got over. Hextall (GM) seemed overjoyed about hiring Hakstol, which I'm happy about. However, Ed Snider (Chairman) seemed luke-warm about it and Paul Holmgren (President), who I don't care for at all, seemed downright unhappy. Good luck Hak!
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