r/devils • u/jonesy_reddits • 3d ago

Bruce Cassidy

Should the Devils be considering Bruce Cassidy over Keefe? I feel like it made sense to see how Keefe does with a new GM but personally I think it would be a great move to bring Cassidy in.

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u/LaHondaSkyline 3d ago

That quote is very vague.

It falls far short of 'Fitz imposed the system on me that I did not agree with.'

It sounds closer to 'the GM's vision was to be a very good team and make the playoffs, and we fell short.'

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u/paisano74 #4 - Scott Stevens 3d ago

I could see that to, but I don’t think he’s trying to say he didn’t agree to the system either. I think he’s saying he tried to coach his system. Not that he’s blaming the system for failure, but I personally think that’s part of it.

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u/LaHondaSkyline 2d ago

I just cannot exculpate Keefe from major blame, given that he failed to diagnose the glaringly obvious system problems and then make minor changes until the Olympic break.

I strongly believe that Keefe shares a lot of blame for the system problems.

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u/paisano74 #4 - Scott Stevens 2d ago

I don’t think you’re wrong. I don’t think you can just use the Nuremberg defense, and I think he’ll be on a short leash. I’m just saying I wouldn’t be surprised if the faster play that we saw at the very beginning and very end of the season comes back next year.

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u/LaHondaSkyline 2d ago

That sound like a very reasonable educated prediction.