TanguayFan
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Ron Wilson to Coach Leafs?
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DredJAw
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Hey hey hey, he can win a round 
But seriously, I like how he brought along and helped develop a lot of young guys in San Jose over his time there- i.e. Cheechoo, Michalek, Pavelski, Setoguchi, Carle, Erhoff, Vlasic, etc. etc.- and with the Leafs (hopefully) rebuilding a coach that can help a young guy recognize what it takes to be successful in the NHL is very valuable.
Ron likely won't be there to finish the job in 4-5 years though.
But seriously, I like how he brought along and helped develop a lot of young guys in San Jose over his time there- i.e. Cheechoo, Michalek, Pavelski, Setoguchi, Carle, Erhoff, Vlasic, etc. etc.- and with the Leafs (hopefully) rebuilding a coach that can help a young guy recognize what it takes to be successful in the NHL is very valuable.
Ron likely won't be there to finish the job in 4-5 years though.
sharks4life12
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setoguchi? nope,wasnt with the big team long enough.this was his first year and he spent quite a few games in the minors during the season
DredJAw
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Again, I said help bring them along. Not instantly play them on the first line and expect a point a game. Seto played 44 games in the NHL.
My point is, Ron's obviously had a hand in the development of a lot of the Sharks younger players, as the team has had a pipeline of young players for years. Thats the type of coach the Leafs desparately need if they are serious about rebuilding.
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es_19
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WILSON IN TORONTO, MEETINGS WITH LEAF BRASS UNDERWAY
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The Ron Wilson watch is in full swing in Toronto, as the 'free-agent' head coach arrived in town Monday night to discuss the vacancy behind the bench with Maple Leafs interim general manager Cliff Fletcher.
While there were no contract negotiations on Monday, Wilson continues to meet with Fletcher and other members of the team's executive group to further the process along.
If hired, Ron Wilson will become the 36th head coach in team history.
Wilson, 53, has spent the last two decades behind the bench, compiling a record of 518-446-127 over his 1,091 games with the San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. His career win totals rank third among active coaches, behind Bryan Murray and Mike Keenan. He was also an assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks in 1991 and 1992 under head coach Pat Quinn.
Wilson enjoyed a career season in 1997-98 as head coach of the U.S. National Team at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, and also led the Capitals to the Stanley Cup Final against the Detroit Red Wings. In 1996, he coached the U.S. to victory at the inaugural World Cup of Hockey.
Wilson, who was fired last month after the Sharks was eliminated from the playoffs by the Dallas Stars, spent five years in San Jose as head coach, leading them to four straight postseason berths and the Western Conference Final in 2004. He holds club coaching records for wins (206), winning percentage (.535) and postseason games coached (52), and the Sharks put together a 206-134-45 record in the regular season and a 28-24 playoff record.
The Maple Leafs are still in search for a general manager to eventually replace Fletcher, with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Richard Peddie and lawyer Gordon Kirke continuing to work to that end.
Wilson's relationship with Anaheim Ducks' GM Brian Burke adds intrigue to the speculation that the team may wait for Burke in an effort to hire him as general manager next summer.
The former college teammates in Providence worked together in Vancouver when Burke was the assistant GM, and Burke is the also the godfather of Wilson's daughter.
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The Ron Wilson watch is in full swing in Toronto, as the 'free-agent' head coach arrived in town Monday night to discuss the vacancy behind the bench with Maple Leafs interim general manager Cliff Fletcher.
While there were no contract negotiations on Monday, Wilson continues to meet with Fletcher and other members of the team's executive group to further the process along.
If hired, Ron Wilson will become the 36th head coach in team history.
Wilson, 53, has spent the last two decades behind the bench, compiling a record of 518-446-127 over his 1,091 games with the San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. His career win totals rank third among active coaches, behind Bryan Murray and Mike Keenan. He was also an assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks in 1991 and 1992 under head coach Pat Quinn.
Wilson enjoyed a career season in 1997-98 as head coach of the U.S. National Team at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, and also led the Capitals to the Stanley Cup Final against the Detroit Red Wings. In 1996, he coached the U.S. to victory at the inaugural World Cup of Hockey.
Wilson, who was fired last month after the Sharks was eliminated from the playoffs by the Dallas Stars, spent five years in San Jose as head coach, leading them to four straight postseason berths and the Western Conference Final in 2004. He holds club coaching records for wins (206), winning percentage (.535) and postseason games coached (52), and the Sharks put together a 206-134-45 record in the regular season and a 28-24 playoff record.
The Maple Leafs are still in search for a general manager to eventually replace Fletcher, with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Richard Peddie and lawyer Gordon Kirke continuing to work to that end.
Wilson's relationship with Anaheim Ducks' GM Brian Burke adds intrigue to the speculation that the team may wait for Burke in an effort to hire him as general manager next summer.
The former college teammates in Providence worked together in Vancouver when Burke was the assistant GM, and Burke is the also the godfather of Wilson's daughter.
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DredJAw
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Did you think of all that yourself Eug?
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es_19
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nope it was from tsn.ca
DredJAw
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TheMessiah11
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Wilson is a great coach. I don't blame him for all of the issues in SJ. But, in sports, the coach takes the fall right before the players. He is great at developing players, he could work wonders in Toronto.
gamebreakers
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It's a good fit for now. He'll develop the young guys and show them how to play great regular season hockey. Then they'll need to find a coach who can show 'em what it takes to win in the playoffs.
Ottawa was the perfect example. Jacques Martin is a great regular season coach but they needed someone else to show them what to do come playoff time...
TheMessiah11
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I agree. He won't take them all the way...
DredJAw
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What's that off in the distance? Is that the cart before the horse? Hmm, well there ya go
We have a horse. He's actually a Duck right now.
If you get what I'm saying
tmlfan67
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Something about this is kind of annoying. They fired Maurice and said that the new GM would want to bring in his own people. Both Peddie and Kirk have said it makes no sense to bring in a coach before they find their gm/president. Even Fletcher has said the same thing.
Only thing that makes sense is Fletcher staying on board until Burke's contract expires or Anaheim lets him out? So much for a nice, normal summer in Leaf land. Either this is tampering or things remain status quo behind the scenes.
Only thing that makes sense is Fletcher staying on board until Burke's contract expires or Anaheim lets him out? So much for a nice, normal summer in Leaf land. Either this is tampering or things remain status quo behind the scenes.
Iceman
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We have a horse. He's actually a Duck right now.
If you get what I'm saying
Wouldn't it be funny if Brian Burke signed a long extension with the Ducks in the next couple weeks?
