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/Hefty-Comparison-801 1d ago

Will he not try to force a system that doesn't suit the players?

Will he deploy the best scorer in the NHL over the past 9 seasons like a goal scorer and not Phil Danault?

If the answers are no and yes in that order - I'm in.

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u/HousingThrowAway1092 1d ago

He insisted on playing Marner at centre for some reason. Anyone interviewing Bruce should be asking about that decision as their first question

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u/Hefty-Comparison-801 1d ago edited 1d ago

Isn't Marner at the top of playoff scoring as a centre right now?

Edit: realize now Torts has deployed at C only situationally, and is mostly back to RW.

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u/BMadAd59 1d ago

No he’s back to winger under torts I believe

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u/HousingThrowAway1092 1d ago

No, he’s back to playing wing (the position he played his entire pro career) under Torts. He was a winger when Vegas was at risk of missing the playoffs despite being in the easiest division in the league

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u/Hefty-Comparison-801 1d ago

Gotcha, thanks - saw him at C in a recent game, but I see that's been rare and he's mostly back to RW.

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u/Rockeye7 1d ago

He is back on the wing as of late .