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Keenan Is A Helluva Coach

Statistically speaking, 2007-08 was one of Alex Tanguay's worst seasons.  After three consecutive point-a-game (or better) showings with the Avalanche and then the Flames, Tanguay had to settle for just 58 points in 78 games last year. 

But don't think for a second it was his fault.

In an interview with the Calgary Sun, Tanguay blames his decreased production on coach Mike Keenan's insistence that he play a defensive role.  Instead of being paired with offensive machine Jerome Iginla, Tangs had to settle for Craig Conroy and Owen Nolan:

"I thought they traded for me from Colorado because I could generate offence", he says with a bitter smile.

"I was in that sort of a situation for the first time in my career, and it was tough. I felt out of place in their system, and that's why I wanted to leave Calgary and I waived the no-exchange clause (in my contract)."

When Keenan took over in Calgary, a lot of people predicted that he would create a mass exodus of talented players unwilling to bend to his will.  To some extent, that has proven true.

Considering that Alex Tanguay isn't the most physical player in the league, but is a gifted playmaker and goal-scorer, he should fit right in on the Montreal lineup.  His numbers should get a big boost, too.  He always struck me as an Eastern Conference kind of player, rather than a scrappy Western trapper.

And let's not forget the real importance of this article: it reminds us that Mike Keenan is a crap coach and the Flames will suck this season.  I feel all warm inside.

(hat tip to Puck Daddy)

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MHH is starting to hate Calgary as much as Detroit and it will only ‘improve’ next season as they have the biggest pests in the NHL (phag (too easy?) and Big Berta).

At least we can beat the Flames…

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Sep 3, 2008 10:16 AM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Watch the references to sexual orientation. We try to keep it bigotry-free around here.

His official name is Phadouche.

Also, the official MHH nickname of the Flames is “Flame-Outs,” just in case you were leaning toward anything remotely homophobic. It happens.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 3, 2008 11:31 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How is Douche better than Phag?

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Sep 4, 2008 4:41 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Really?

I have to explain to you why the term “phag,” which is a homophobic slur, is worse than “douche,” which is not a homophobic slur?

The correct response to this is, “duly noted, I will no longer use homophobic slurs,” and let it go.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 4, 2008 5:06 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would first like to state that I’m definitely against homophobia! I have no problems with any aspect of their life choice and actually think it might be a more sensible approach to life in general (women tend rule the life of men).

But where I’m from Douche is a slang-term for homosexual men.

I will refrain refrain from making any more potential homophobic statements. But you lot need to stop invading countries!

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Sep 4, 2008 11:10 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As this blog is based in the United States, our cultural norms apply. Douche does not mean homosexual here. At least not yet.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 4, 2008 11:49 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And also, Phag could be seen as a combination of Phanouf (or however you spell his name) and the english term for cigarette, which are bad for you.

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Sep 4, 2008 11:19 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Again, this blog is based in the US, so British slang does not apply.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 4, 2008 11:50 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Poppycock!

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 4, 2008 1:53 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Such Rubbish!

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Sep 4, 2008 1:58 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bollocks

"To have arrived on this Earth as a product of a biological accident, only to depart through human arrogance, would be the ultimate irony"
R. Leakey, Origins; 1977
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost

by Savage33 on Sep 5, 2008 4:03 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

keenan

Must be really pleased though- He got all the right kind of players for his type of coaching. Phadouche AND bertuzzi, he must be having pleasant dreams thinking about that. I just hope he causes other skill guys to leave. Maybe we could trade arny for iginla (speaking of pleasant dreams). Nah, never happen, he’s not the gm like he was in florida, but I wouold love to see another luongo type trade out of him….

by TheRed on Sep 3, 2008 10:17 AM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hear Kipper hates Keenan a lot too. No offense to my homeboy Budaj, but I wouldn’t cry many tears if the Avs took the Flames’ starting goalie off their hands.

I suggest the Avs offer Arnason and Raycroft.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 3, 2008 11:32 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Plus, I think Kipper is the only Flame I don’t think any of us really dislike. Maybe Iginla but the douchebags he is around were kind of rubbing off on him last year.

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Sep 3, 2008 12:05 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kipper is too crazy to dislike.

Iginla, on the other hand, always struck me as kind of a dickhead. Great player, but still a dickhead.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 3, 2008 12:21 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don’t like Iginla

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Sep 4, 2008 4:42 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Arny

I think a big selling point would be he’s valuable in the battle of Alberta.

The downside are the other 76 games a season.

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 3, 2008 12:13 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, if Calgary wants a tried-and-true Oiler-killer, Arny is their man. Just scratch him the rest of the year and things should work out just fine.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 3, 2008 12:20 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If

If we do that, i’d be pretty happy with this season, no matter the outcome

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 3, 2008 12:27 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dear Tyler Arnason,

If you read this, please be aware that we don’t dislike you as a person. We’re sure you’re a cool guy and we probably wouldn’t mind grabbing a beer or two with you sometime. We want the very best for you and your career. Unfortunately, “the very best” is not a spot on the Colorado Avalanche roster. No offense.

MHH

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 3, 2008 1:16 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good point

I don’t say anything personal about him unless it’s over the top so everyone knows I’m joking. So Tyler if you’re reading this, please don’t take personal offense (unless you attach your personality to your hockey skills. Then I guess you should take offense).

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 3, 2008 1:29 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m sure he is a very likable guy, baby-faced and all (only guy that looks younger is Cuminsky). But could it hurt him to actually hit the net with the puck?

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Sep 3, 2008 1:31 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But could it hurt him to actually hit the net with the puck?

I guess we’ll never know. Except against Edmonton.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 3, 2008 1:35 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But could it hurt him to actually hit the net with the puck?

I think this does actually hurt Leoprone, so Arny is just being cautious

"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)

by Jibblescribbits on Sep 3, 2008 1:55 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Carefull with saying leoprone

I heard if you say his name three times, he is automatically out two weeks.

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Sep 3, 2008 2:12 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This reminds me, we REALLY need to do that “OFFICIAL MHH STANCE OF THE BLOG” post for this season. Get out all of our iron-clad opinions on the table before the season starts…

by Mike @ MHH on Sep 3, 2008 2:50 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Indeed. It’s September, so training camp is coming up. I’ll start formulating some stuff next week. I’ll probably include a poll here or there for topics that we may not have consensus on yet.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 3, 2008 6:48 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Arny won’t read this though

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Sep 4, 2008 4:44 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i don’t hate Kipper but i really don’t want to see the Avs trade for another goalie since it will only further the stereotype that george lopez is funny Budaj is no good.

"To have arrived on this Earth as a product of a biological accident, only to depart through human arrogance, would be the ultimate irony"
R. Leakey, Origins; 1977
"Two roads divurged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference"
R. Frost

by Savage33 on Sep 5, 2008 4:05 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, just rest assured that the Kipper scenario is never going to happen.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 5, 2008 7:31 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keenan would get stoned in Calgary if that ever happened.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Sep 5, 2008 12:00 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stoned? Dude, that’s awesommmmmmmmmmmmmme.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 5, 2008 12:18 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tyler Arnason?

with as much disdain as he seems to have for actually playing hockey, you think he actually READS about it?

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Sep 3, 2008 5:43 PM MDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That’s an excellent point.

Go Avs! Let's get some goals!

by Joe @ MHH on Sep 3, 2008 6:48 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if he reads it, hopefully he can get some motivation from it. Make us like you Tyler (as a hockey player).

InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Sep 3, 2008 6:56 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I second that and add please help me not look like such an ass for including you in my top 19.

2 down, 1 to go... Gettin' the band back together 08-09

by texacogirl on Sep 3, 2008 9:25 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

His first Avs season wasn’t half bad, was it?

26 Card Jet

by Tommelot on Sep 4, 2008 4:45 AM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

06-07 16g 33a 48pts
07-08 10g 21a 31pts

First season was better and it was his second best career. He’s only had 50+ points once. Last season however was his worst full season in the NHL, he also played fewer games at 70 than any other year except his 21 game season in 01-02 with the blackhawks.

Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-

by Americanario on Sep 4, 2008 1:47 PM MDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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