Minnesota Has A New Head Coach

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 15, 2009 3:08 PM MDT

And, shockingly, he didn't coach their AHL team last year. Amazing...but true! Todd Richards - a former assistant for the Sharks - is the guy.

Here's what Mike Russo has to say about him:

Over the past month, I’ve talked to scores of people who know and coached with Richards. He is an aggressive, up-tempo coach that fits the style Fletcher wants to play. As one NHL assistant coach who worked with Richards just told me, he’s going to coach the way he played. He won’t be a sit-back and watch coach, the person said. He’s going to activate his defense and go-go-go.

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This looks like they could be moving into the polar opposite of Lemaire’s style. Not sure if they are built for it. Reminds me of another team’s former offseason…….(only Minnesota may actually have a plan).

by InYoFace on Jun 15, 2009 3:35 PM MDT reply actions

they might also have a coach (in contrast to that other team’s former offseason)

by Hopfenkopf on Jun 15, 2009 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm really jealous...

…of pretty much every other team in the league right now…

I don't believe in Peter Budaj.

by BraxtanFILM on Jun 15, 2009 4:06 PM MDT reply actions

The Avs just have a good sense of humor, that's all.

by Streams Of Whiskey on Jun 16, 2009 4:35 AM MDT up reply actions

It’s a good thing the Avs didn’t need a coach like that. Oh wait….nevermind.

Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. - Yoda

by BeachNSnowGirl on Jun 15, 2009 5:00 PM MDT reply actions

true, although it’s worth noting that’s almost exactly what they said about Granato

Hyphens cause writers more trouble than any other form of punctuation, except perhaps commas.

by David Driscoll-Carignan on Jun 15, 2009 5:23 PM MDT up reply actions

It’s also worth noting what this fellow achieved (or helped achieve) as an asst.

… and what TG didn’t.

by Hopfenkopf on Jun 15, 2009 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions

Lacroix must be rolling over in his grave…oh, wait my bad.

I'm Mr. Positive

by An Unmitigated Disaster on Jun 15, 2009 5:46 PM MDT reply actions

Your lips...

to the hockey gods’ ears.

by Hopfenkopf on Jun 15, 2009 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions

There’s no way this move will work well if they’re going to hire someone from outside their organization. Believe us, we know, we’re Avs fans. Inside the organization is the only way to go.

by AvsHockeyPodcast on Jun 15, 2009 7:26 PM MDT reply actions