Dallas Stars Daily Links: Boudreau Replaces Carlyle In Anaheim

by Erin Bolen on Dec 1, 2011 9:01 AM CST in Dallas Stars Daily Links

The Anaheim Ducks might have finally picked up their seventh win of the season, but coach Randy Carlyle won't be around to try to put together a winning streak.

Despite the team's 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadians, their first in eight games, the Ducks brass made the inevitable coaching change late Wednesday night, firing Carlyle and immediately hiring former Washington Capitals bench boss Bruce Boudreau.

"Randy is a terrific head coach, and did a tremendous job for us for six-plus seasons," Anaheim general manager Bob Murray said. "We thank him greatly for his hard work and dedication to our franchise, not the least of which was a Stanley Cup championship. At this time, we simply felt a new voice was needed. Bruce is a proven winner with a great track record, and we are optimistic we can turn this season around under his leadership."

Unlike the St. Louis Blues, who have a long-term attachment to their assistants, the Ducks also cleaned out their entire coaching staff, and Boudreau will be filling those vacancies soon.

From a Dallas Stars fan perspective, this immediately ups the entertainment level and mall-ice-cream consumption of Pacific Division coaches. The Stars will get an up-close look at any changes he might make to the team on Dec. 19 when the Ducks come to Dallas.

After the jump, more on the Stars game against the Ottawa Senators, where the Stars rank in terms of team value and the Sun chain of newspapers parties like it's 1999.

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ESPN Dallas broke down the numbers yesterday, and Mike Heika goes into a lot more detail about what the money of November meant for the Stars in this blog. [DallasNews.com]
If Andrew Raycroft keeps playing the way he did against the Colorado Avalanche, there might not be much of an incentive for the Stars to play Richard Bachman before Kari Lehtonen gets healthy. But Mark Stepneski reports he will be ready if called upon. [ESPN Dallas]
The rinks might be under construction in the DFW area, but there is a new hockey-specific training center opening up in Frisco. [Dallas Business Journal]
The stellar play of the third line is discussed in this paywalled article. Eric Nystrom, Radek Dvorak and Vernon Fiddler have been everything this team could have asked at more, at least at this point. [DallasNews.com]
Forbes released its annual and always slightly controversial list of team values on Wednesday. The Stars come in No. 11 with a slight growth to $230 million, though the debt load is just ridiculous. On the bright side, the ownership transfer should have fixed much of that. [Forbes]
There are several articles linked to the above database, but this is one I thought would be of particular interest. Despite Tom Hicks and all of his issues, sports teams remain a relatively profitable investment for most people with more money than all of us will ever see in a lifetime. [Forbes]
Meet the enemy, part the first: Nikita Filatov will pull a Nicklas Grossman and return to the lineup one game after taking a pretty brutal skate to the face, but the status of defenseman Filip Kuba is much more questionable. Also check out the trip back to the 1990s with where the Sun chain of papers thinks the game is being played. [Toronto Sun]
Meet the enemy, part the second: I don't know why I'm so amused that the London Free Press identified the hotel the Senators are staying at in this profile about Zack Smith, but I am. Autograph hounds and stalkers, do your worst. [London Free Press]
Around the Pacific Division: Curious about how the Stars look through the eyes of an enemy, in this case, the San Jose Sharks television provider? Here's your chance as they analyze the division pre-coaching change. [CSN Bay Area]
One Dallas Star makes this list of top 10 mustaches from Movember, though sadly it's not Steve Ott and his NASCAR-stache. I can't really argue with their choices, however. [Puck Daddy]
The Dallas Stars official Twitter account had a very amusing picture of Adam Burish and his camo cast earlier this afternoon, and while it isn't featured in this interview, it's always nice to catch up with one of the more engaging interviews on the team. In the unlinked Alex Goligoski interview, he says he gets his hard cast off on Friday and once that happens, it's a matter of figuring out how to protect it and how much function he has. Hopefully that means he can return sooner than originally expected.

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guess that means Bobby Ryan

ain’t going anywhere

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by graylikethecolor on Dec 1, 2011 9:07 AM CST reply actions

I doubt he was ever going anywhere in the first place...

his price would be way too high for anyone to really trade for him at this point in the season.

"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil

by Tsudbury on Dec 1, 2011 9:19 AM CST up reply actions

for a rebuiling team like the Stars, it makes no sense.

NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not. Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development

Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM

by shock00 on Dec 1, 2011 10:00 AM CST up reply actions

Expect Anaheim to start to pick up their play

Which scares me, especially since the Coyotes just refuse to be rubbish.

Tonight's forecast... a freeze!!!
James Neal - 45 points. Alex Goligoski - 46 points. Nieuwendyk lost?

by Great British Stars Fan on Dec 1, 2011 9:51 AM CST reply actions

Coyotes are rubbish, no matter how they play.

One look at Doan’s piggy face and you know what this team is all about.

by iHorses on Dec 1, 2011 9:54 AM CST up reply actions

Tippett isn't though

and that’s the problem.

Tonight's forecast... a freeze!!!
James Neal - 45 points. Alex Goligoski - 46 points. Nieuwendyk lost?

by Great British Stars Fan on Dec 1, 2011 10:00 AM CST up reply actions

I don't know

I almost feel like the Caps were succeeding in spite of Boudreau. The 24/7 show was pretty interesting. I just didn’t think his coaching style was very good at all. I think he was the problem over there. He doesn’t seem to handle adversity well. When the Caps went on a skid they really went on one. Time will tell but I don’t know that he’s the answer to turn the Ducks around.

Avery would have loved to play with the Rangers this year...but he got STUCK ON AN OIL RIG. -- John Tortorella. (Well, not really)

by EagleBelf on Dec 1, 2011 10:21 AM CST up reply actions

We can only hope

It would be nice to not be in the basement of the Pacific this year.

DIY: do it yourself hockey! - Razor

by diamondicegirl on Dec 1, 2011 10:29 AM CST up reply actions

The basement of the Pacific Division > The majority of the Eastern Conference.

Avery would have loved to play with the Rangers this year...but he got STUCK ON AN OIL RIG. -- John Tortorella. (Well, not really)

by EagleBelf on Dec 1, 2011 11:35 AM CST up reply actions

and a large part of the Western as well.

Avery would have loved to play with the Rangers this year...but he got STUCK ON AN OIL RIG. -- John Tortorella. (Well, not really)

by EagleBelf on Dec 1, 2011 11:38 AM CST up reply actions

I think asking him to try and change personalities was just too much.

If you are shifting on ice mentalities and game plans, you have to switch coaches. It’s that simple. It doesn’t make it easy, but that’s what generally needs to be done.

Especially when, under your old methods, you made the conf finals a couple(?) times, but haven’t been close under this new method. Your players will tune you out, and go back to the way that had gotten them the furthest in the playoffs.

"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil

by Tsudbury on Dec 1, 2011 10:32 AM CST up reply actions

That's a good point

I don’t know though, I think he’s had the luxury of a very good set of players around him that have excelled most of the time. They’ve struggled though when it counts under the old system and the new. I think good coaching is what gets your through your rough spots during the season and playoff adversity. I don’t know if Boudeau’s coaching style is helpful in those situations, which I think is why they’ve continued to struggle. I mean they have a very talented roster on paper. You see the difference in styles between Bylsma and Boudreau and it’s night and day…and so are the results.

Avery would have loved to play with the Rangers this year...but he got STUCK ON AN OIL RIG. -- John Tortorella. (Well, not really)

by EagleBelf on Dec 1, 2011 11:51 AM CST up reply actions

i think the players have an effect on that too.

I know everyone loves to bash Ovi, but I think that’s part of the problem with the team’s lack of success. On a pure talent level, I honestly believe that Ovi is far better than Sid. But, like most people who have the natural gift like that, their motivation factor can become an issue. People gripe about sid being a crybaby and whatnot, but that’s because he wears his emotions on his sleeve. He’s passionate about what he does. Ovi is much more stoic, and I think his game actually suffers because of it. Look at LeBron as a good cross-sport example. Pure talent, but if you’re not motivated, you’re not going to win championships.

On the other side of the coin, look at Modano’s career. He came in as a pure goal scorer. But they told him, if you really want to win it all, you have to change your style of play. He bought into the system 100%. He sacrificed his offensive numbers for better defense, and they won the cup.

"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil

by Tsudbury on Dec 1, 2011 12:14 PM CST up reply actions

Also,

I don’t think there’s a better coach in the league than Bylsma, honestly. Tippet is a close second.

"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil

by Tsudbury on Dec 1, 2011 12:15 PM CST up reply actions

I agree on Bylsma

As much as I didn’t want to like him, his coaching was night and day superior to Boudreau in 24/7 and there was nothing more evident in that show. The Caps still won the Winter Classic but still.

I’m not sure I can agree on Tippett. I love the man and am very thankful for his tenure with Dallas, but his sitting back with a lead drove me absolutely up a wall. I think he’s still a really good coach but every game was like holding my breath hoping the other team wouldn’t score to tie the game with virtually no push back from us offensively at all. That’s only been evidenced by the two last second comebacks we’ve already had against him this year. I remember being on the receiving end of that and it sucked. I just don’t think you can try and just hold onto the lead for the last ten minutes of a hockey game. You have to push back. I know it’s early yet but so far I think I like Gully’s approach much better.

Avery would have loved to play with the Rangers this year...but he got STUCK ON AN OIL RIG. -- John Tortorella. (Well, not really)

by EagleBelf on Dec 1, 2011 3:10 PM CST up reply actions

I was speaking of coaches besides Gully....

I don’t know how much my homerism affects my opinion in those regards. :-)

"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil

by Tsudbury on Dec 1, 2011 3:12 PM CST up reply actions

So you actually meant a close third?

You seem pretty objective to me. I consider myself to be fairly objective and you and I agree a lot so you must be. :)

It’s early yet but I’m cautiously optimistic. We’re hurt right now and have had a short skid but I think the team overall has looked good and headed in the right direction. That’s good coaching in my opinion.

Avery would have loved to play with the Rangers this year...but he got STUCK ON AN OIL RIG. -- John Tortorella. (Well, not really)

by EagleBelf on Dec 1, 2011 3:19 PM CST up reply actions

You can tell he's got a lot to learn though. Gully is still green.

But he’s been able to adjust well, though. It may take a full year or so (including some playoff experience), but I think he can turn into an unstoppable coach.

"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil

by Tsudbury on Dec 1, 2011 3:32 PM CST up reply actions

The players definitely have a factor and none more than Ovechkin.

However, what you’re talking about is motivation for those players not being there. Isn’t that the whole job of the coach? He’s like the director of a movie. His main job is to get the performance out of his actors. Same rules apply. The coach has to be the one to bring the motivation. He has to give the team direction, leadership, and the desire to excel. I feel that much like Modano changed his style for the team, Ovi attempted to do the same thing. Obviously not with the same level of success. His offensive numbers took a major hit last year (I know. He was on my fantasy team) because the team decided to play more defensively. There was definitely a difference in the way he played on the ice. I felt like the Caps players all tried to buy into the change but perhaps they just weren’t properly motivated. Much like Mark Crawford’s problems in Dallas, you have to build the team around the system and work within your players strengths. You can’t try and force the team into a style they’re not built to play. You can only lead them to it. That’s the difference with Gully this year. It’s more defensive in many respects but you can tell he has the respect of the players and he allows them to do what they do best as well. He works well with them and they appear to be on board and all speaking with one voice. As annoying as it’s gotten to hear constantly the fact that you talk to any player and you’re probably going to hear the phrase, “hard to play against.” Everyone is speaking the same language and it’s because they believe in their coach. The Caps never seemed to me that they really believe they could do what was being asked of them. I still think that’s a failure in the coaching staff.

Avery would have loved to play with the Rangers this year...but he got STUCK ON AN OIL RIG. -- John Tortorella. (Well, not really)

by EagleBelf on Dec 1, 2011 3:01 PM CST up reply actions

I agree with what you said on all counts.

I just think it’s a failure on both parts…

Honestly, I don’t think the new coach for the caps (I forget who it is), is going to be able to motivate Ovi any more than Boudreau did. Especially if they don’t return to the run & gun style of hockey.

"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil

by Tsudbury on Dec 1, 2011 3:09 PM CST up reply actions

It's Dale Hunter man! Come on! :D

Just kidding. I don’t know I guess we will see. I think Ovi needs to be managed and from what I’ve heard Hunter seems to be more of a “players coach” which I think is what the team needs. Boudreau just seemed to get as frustrated as the players when the team was losing and was just yelling at them. I just don’t really think he was that great. Besides Hunter’s been coaching a lot of younger guys (i.e. children) so maybe this is perfect for him.

Avery would have loved to play with the Rangers this year...but he got STUCK ON AN OIL RIG. -- John Tortorella. (Well, not really)

by EagleBelf on Dec 1, 2011 3:16 PM CST up reply actions

damn damn damn!

i was really enjoying watching the ducks suck so hard. im not sure ow good of a coach boudreau really is but he should at least be able to get a bit of a turn around from them in the short term. hopefully he’s as clueless as can be and sinks that team even further.

by the way worst e-news ever...

by heyitsthatguy! on Dec 1, 2011 10:53 AM CST reply actions

Personally

I’m interested to see how successful Boudreau is without Ovechkin, Semin, et al. in his lineup. Not that the Ducks lack talent, but given the way his teams have faded in the playoffs, I think the Caps’ success has much more to do with the players than with any of his coaching input.
If that’s the case, the Ducks aren’t going to get better any time soon.

by Uncle Mo's Family Feedbag on Dec 1, 2011 12:13 PM CST reply actions

Boudreau should do good, but the project will be hard.

Coaches like Wilson, Babcock and Carlyle got some out of them Ducks.

Boudreau is not on same page and the first liners of Ducks are the ones who need it rough and hard.

Well, good for Stars.

Good times are here and Stars will take what belongs to them. Sooner or Later.

by Henri Muroke on Dec 1, 2011 12:38 PM CST reply actions

I don't know, I think the change of pace is going to be good for the players there.

Instead of a task master, they have a bit more of a players’ coach (assuming he goes back to his old ways, instead of this “new boudreau”), and they might be a bit more motivated than they were before.

"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil

by Tsudbury on Dec 1, 2011 12:52 PM CST up reply actions