This is why, as much as I respect the level of talent in the AHL, I can't get into it, it's a farm team that is just that, nothing from the team itself to make it exciting and a winner. It's all just about being a farm team and that's too bad because I've heard Andlauer is a good owner. The guy should try and move onto a team and league where they actually draft players and GM's etc. Sounds like he deserves that but maybe just doesn't have the wallet to be in such a situation. The AHL to me without acting like a real league, is simply high high level pond hockey.
When I go to London and talk to my folks there, the Knights are more like the Cats, who is going to be drafted, who the coach is recruiting etc. Hamilton deserves this for hockey I think.
The AHL is like ho hum, great players but just going through the motions and only in Hamilton because someone in Montreal says that's where you go. :?
ho hum ba humbug tier 2 etc :twisted: I will have an open mind and not get to excited about our new coach I was excited about the last two HC so above .500 next year the nomad year then I will be impressed other than that BA HUMBUG he seems like the cats a$$ of coaches :thup: GET ER DONEEEEEE
Seems to have a positive attitude going in but that's to be expected. I'm reserving judgement on this guy until the horses are out of the gate. As we all know, talk is cheap. One thing I noticed is that he seems more open than Cortez and actually answers questions instead of being evasive. Time will tell........but I like his tie.
So here we are. Moving in a new direction again.
All I can say is....good luck Kent. :thup:
Also thanks to the Caretaker for making a tough financial and strategic decision once they knew Austin was available.
He will be a busy fella...three job titles. That relieves some of my fears about hiring so many new management people at the same time.
Let's hope this is the end of the "HC revolving door" for a long time.
Also sounds like he wants to develop talent and use them by treating them as though they are part of the team not just objects to stand on the sidelines. Maybe LeFevour and Porter might get to see some action. I liked his statement that if you are on the field you are a starter. Sounds like he will be a players coach. Hope he brings in a strong DC and someone who will be helpful as an OC.