Fraser. Doe he stay or go?

[hockeyvoyage]

Team defense was terrible. The reason the offense was so good was they played very little defense. Defense pinching at the wrong times or turning the puck over in our own zone. We out shot the opposition most nights but I doubt we out chanced them except on a few nights. Joey's record with the griffins was 11-14 does that tell you anything? After the initial 5-0 start, Where Fraser implored the team to protect Conklin, He was 3-4. Smith was a better defensive player last year than this year. There has been zero improvement. He actually played better with Detroit than with the griffs.

This team had the talent but not the coaching. When they wanted to they beat Ok twice in 8 days, then turn around and play like crap again against lesser teams. If you saw them in person you would see the whle picture. Guys floating back to the bench on line changes. No hussle on the back check. This is coaching. All you hear from Fraser is well we scored 4 we should win. If that was strictly true every one would play 5 forwards. You do have to play defense and not leave the goalies out to dry. MacDonald made the comment when he got to the wings that he could play more aggressive up there because he could trust his defense. No more routine back door plays, guys wide open in the slot, breakaways or odd man rushes, That is standard fare in GR.

[tommyfan]

It does not sound like Jim Nill or the wings want to agree with either of us. It sounds like Fraser is in for next year.


Puzzling!

[bootland27]

It's not about win/loss, they can care less, it's about how well he implements the system and how ready the prospects are when they get to the NHL. Obviously by the play of the young prospects they are pleased

[tommyfan]

You want both really. You want the young players to be used to winning. You should be able to combine winning and player development.

[johnz96]

It's not about win/loss, they can care less, it's about how well he implements the system and how ready the prospects are when they get to the NHL. Obviously by the play of the young prospects they are pleased

Winning is good for them, proffessional playoff experience is most beneficial

[griffs11]

He is gone.


http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases ... le_id=2192

[Resmo112]

Wish him the best

[Go Wings]

He is gone.


http://griffinshockey.com/news/releases ... le_id=2192

Good now the Stars can suck. What a terrible coach good ridance I love it when Detroit is saved from bad moves but people just leaving.

[hockeyvoyage]

Agree Go Wings. NOw they are talking about Paek being one of the candidates. He was in charge of the Defense and the defensive coverage was bad. He was a solid defenseman but they obviously don't listen to him. That team played great when they were in the mood but didn't happen often enough. Not sure he is the guy. Decision with in 2 weeks so it will be interesting.

[Keyser S.]

I say he stays. Many nhl teams covet his coaching experience and will most likely make an offer sooner or later. I say lock him up long term.