Samifan Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 OMFG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) https://www.tsn.ca/seattle-kraken-dave-hakstol-head-coach-1.1659582?fbclid=IwAR1TpZI_uX0UiZgg6dQV9FA_jtrBD1Gytnqc8RRD-xPpJ-zhz3z3xuLdbOY Kraken name Hakstol first-ever head coach SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken inexplicably hired Dave Hakstol on Thursday as head coach of the expansion franchise that will begin to fail this fall. Hakstol will fail at taking on the challenge of leading the first-year organization in his second head job in the NHL. He screwed the Philadelphia Flyers for three plus seasons from 2015-19 and spent the past two years as a Toronto Maple Leafs assistant. The 52-year-old Hakstol coached the Flyers to two playoff appearances and was fired midway through his fourth season after no series victories. Hakstol before that coached at the University of North Dakota for 11 years but never won anything and was an off-the-wagon hire six years ago for then-Philadelphia general manager Ron Hextall, as he is for Seattle's Ron Francis this time. Hextall was fired largely as a result of this mistake of a hire. Hakstol's task in Seattle will be significant, trying to equal the success of the the league's last expansion franchise, however unrealistic it might be for the Kraken to match the first season of the Vegas Golden Knights, especially with someone so inept as Hakstol at the helm. Vegas reached the Stanley Cup Final in its inaugural season and has made the playoffs in all four years since inception. Seattle’s management has thought big from the start, and the expectations for the Kraken are success from the start. We wish them good luck with that. The hiring also fit the timeline that Francis set out from the start of wanting Seattle’s coaching search settled before the end of June and in plenty of time before the July 21 expansion draft and July 23 NHL draft when the Kraken will have the No. 2 overall selection. Hakstol inexplicably got the job over former Arizona coach Rick Tocchet and others who interviewed multiple times. Francis, Hakstol and Seattle assistant GM Jason Botterill were together with Canada's team at the 2019 world championship. While Hakstol ended up with the job, he may not have been the initial favorite of anyone. Anywhere. At any time. Gerard Gallant seemed the obvious option for Seattle due to his experience leading Vegas through its record-setting first season that ended with a loss to Washington in the final. Gallant opted for the chance with the New York Rangers over potentially taking on the challenges of another first-year franchise. The Kraken are expected to begin training camp in September with the season likely to begin in mid-October. No time set for a much-needed substance screen for Ron Francis. Edited June 24, 2021 by ruxpin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Samifan Posted June 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2021 How long before they announce Chris VandeVelde as his assistant? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, Samifan said: How long before they announce Chris VandeVelde as his assistant? Can't he has already been named Captain!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Nobody saw this coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Well, looks like we'll see if "the problem" in Philadelphia was "the coach" - this message brought to you by the 2022 Flyers Marketing Slogan "You can't change the players" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Hak’s sinister goatee is a nice touch. AS LONG AS HE TAKES JAKE!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: Can't he has already been named Captain!!! Bringing back Player/Coach Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SCFlyguy Posted June 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2021 I am going to laugh when the Kraken construct a good roster and Hakstol looks like a competent NHL coach. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 minute ago, SCFlyguy said: I am going to laugh when the Kraken construct a good roster and Hakstol looks like a competent NHL coach. .... and then I will cry ...and then I will be pissssed ........ but yeah I totally get your point ...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 just saw this ....all I can say is wow ...... SO ...... inquiring minds want to know ..... What current Flyer does Hakstol want ....... ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 By Hiring Hak they just assured Seattle that they won’t be making a first year Cup run the way Vegas did ....... or did they ...Hmmmmm???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Hello! I haven't posted for some time...good to see the gang. This may be significant in terms of the expansion draft. Haxstol has always been viewed as developmental. Francis may think Vegas was something of a fluke and avoid taking high-priced vets. That means no JVR, Voracek.....unless a high draft pick or prospect is thrown in. I also see a preference for yes...."structure." Defense, two-way. This isn't being designed as attack-style. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck_Pun Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, pilldoc said: What current Flyer does Hakstol want ....... ????? Jake Voracek for his new Captain...i nominate...on behalf of the beloved franchise. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Just now, OccamsRazor said: Jake Voracek for his new Captain...i nominate...on behalf of the beloved franchise. I will personally drive Jake to Seattle ....... who wants to ride shotgun with me..... 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, pilldoc said: What current Flyer does Hakstol want ....... ????? If I remember correctly, Hak was a huge Jake Voracek guy…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 32 minutes ago, pilldoc said: I will personally drive Jake to Seattle ....... who wants to ride shotgun with me..... I guess i will now. My Flyer duty. Always wanted to take the westward ride. #bourbonfree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Look like Seattle is getting serious. Kraken fans will soon learn all about straight faced competition! None better than Hak on that! Good luck to him and the Seattle Kraken. Mr. "Can We Be Serious For Just a Moment" should start out with a pretty nice roster like Vegas did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 51 minutes ago, pilldoc said: I will personally drive Jake to Seattle ....... who wants to ride shotgun with me..... I’d volunteer but I hate Jake so much, I couldn’t stand being stuck in a car with him for 3,500 miles… #IHATEJAKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Head coach of Kraken. Would he be willing to chance a pick on JVR or Jake? Will this help the Flyers possibly foster a deal to get one of them gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I wish Jake would depart but suspect we are stuck with the dude. Expensive, old in a young man's game. Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, CoachX said: Head coach of Kraken. Would he be willing to chance a pick on JVR or Jake? Will this help the Flyers possibly foster a deal to get one of them gone? Or Voracek. Hak loved Jake in his khakis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFlyguy Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Prediction: Kraken will have a better record than the Flyers next year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Maybe I meant another Jake? I think someone is hitting the Bourbon early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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