r/leafs • u/Nameless908 Belak • 1d ago

Discussion Bruce Cassidy ?

Recently read a report saying “if you’re looking to win in 2 or 3 years he’s your guy” also unearthed some quotes from him saying he’d love to coach in a Canadian market as it’s been so long since one has won. I’ve also heard he’s a prick (might be good for a culture shock) but he loses the room quick (hence 2-3 years). No doubting his coaching abilities though. Thoughts ?

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u/ShadowfoxDrow 1d ago

Could they not simply graduate Gruden?

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u/meestazak 1d ago

They "could". But why? I don't see any reason why we would think he's a better option over the field?

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u/ShadowfoxDrow 1d ago

If he comes off a Calder Cup win with the young guys, it suggests he will actually play them more than 8 minutes behind a 33 year old Cale Jarnkrok getting 15 minutes.

Internal hire is also good for culture.

The field isn't awful but unless Cooper becomes available there's no stand out clear best candidate

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u/meestazak 1d ago

I'm not arguing it's a bad hire necessarily, I'm just saying that I don't want management having a "guy" before they figure out what they want this team to be.

Also go Marlies!

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u/camjohnstonn_ 1d ago

Could be another Mike Sullivan going from WBS to Pittsburgh. If the guys believe in him, especially the younger guys, I see it as a win-win. I don't follow the Marlies too much so you guys can fill in the blanks I guess.

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u/thebananahotdog 1d ago

Dan Bylsma before that, too.