Which Recent Coaching Changes Have Had the Most Positive Impact?

[@a18yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

Leafs getting Bérubé and New Jersey getting Keefe was a win win for both sides.

[@bsfm6990]

I think both NJ and Toronto really benefited from the new coaches it seems like the style of play really change and can take a step forward. Just need to avoid injury bug

[@judistzoinkiski3395]

Expect NJ has been shutout 5 times this year. So thats a negative right the. there defence has been the best since forever, under 20 shots in like the last 4 is great but can they score more. They are inconsistent.

[@samarchepas]

We'll know when the playoffs start as far as the Leafs go...similar record overall. If they do somehow get through more than 2 rounds, yeah, there'd be an improvement, of not...its more of the same.

[@bsfm6990]

@ I think that’s more in the players. Maybe Berube can make them less soft

[@a18yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

Imagine if both teams somehow met in the playoffs, it’d be wild.

[@a18yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

@@samarchepasthe thought of Keefe going further than the Leafs drives me mental.

[@billyscarbrough]

I remember a few years ago watching the All or Nothing documentary, as a Devils fan, thinking Keefe was exactly the coach the Devils need. I have nothing but respect for Ruff, but I'd see the footage of him giving speeches in the locker room and it was an old man talking slow to a group of young, fast players. It would put me to sleep. They needed motivation.. someone younger and just the right amount of fire under him.

[@brendanwoerner3352]

Same here well said!

[@One_Proud_Papa]

Several Blues players also played under Monty during the Cup run. They know him and respect him. I see the Blues making huge strides under him.

[@ryanludwinski]

@One_Proud_Papa Monty was actually Dallas's Head Coach during our cup run. He was an assistant coach for the Blues during the 2020-21 and 2021-2022 seasons.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

It's pretty clear now that Monty was already heading back to the Blues end of last season. Another reason why they went quiet on his contract negotiation with Bruins. His heart is in St Louis not Boston. I wanted Claude Julien brought back into Boston, before last playoffs. We got our 2011 cup under him I was laughed out of every B's chat room "Julien is washed up. Nobody wants him.. Never coaching again" But I knew he'd be an excellent partner to Monty. Julien coached Tory Krug in Boston With this dynamic duo? Blues could get dangerous. I'm a B's fan, my colors don't run. But I'm a fan, not a fool!

[@GlowingWalrus]

Love the Blue Note logo jersey and channel!

[@JPMadden]

As a Bruins fan, I have frequently been surprised over the years at how often the Maple Leafs struggled with basic hockey stuff, like not leaving opponents open in front of their own net, playing dump and chase, and sticking up for one another. I would argue Berube has made the biggest improvement in his new team.

[@stevenking9357]

Love those jerseys and look forward to good things coming from Montgomery!

[@knightryder027]

The impact Monty has had on the blues so far is night and day compared to bannister blues could be dangerous in a couple years if their young guys can continue to develop

[@eliaminator2313]

I've liked Green for the most part so far he focused heavily on the defense to start the year which was much needed maybe hurt the offense but in the long run I think it was very smart. Considering DJ Smith didn't seem to understand the words defense or system it's been much improved and now that Ullmark is playing as he should the work the staff and players had put in early and before the season is paying off

[@Jackjmichigan]

Anything is better than dj I'm sorry but it needs to be said. GSG

[@eliaminator2313]

@Jackjmichigan well ya that goes without saying of course

[@Super_Gremlin18]

@@eliaminator2313comment aged well with yet ANOTHER shutout by ullmark and the sens. That’s 5 this season with forsberg included.

[@Jackjmichigan]

@@Super_Gremlin18 holy shit really?

[@Bluesfan8905]

I’m gonna be biased but Jim Montgomery… you can tell in some aspects of the game has gotten better. Still need to work on some things. It’s clear as day that Monty loves having connections with the players during the game. Shoot, look at Kyrou now lighting it up in goals and also Zach Bolduc … overall a great change and can’t wait to see where it goes!

[@TheFoolintherainn]

He's got Claude Julien assistant. B's 2011 Stanley Cup coach

[@devilsandchargersfan385]

Just saying the devils are currently sitting with the 3rd lowest expected goals against average and had the best pp in the league and has looks like keefe is actually a good coach

[@lukefantini9770]

I cannot believe the Devils were 18-13-2 at this point last season. It was such a disaster, that I thought it would have been way worse, last season.

[@bsfm6990]

I believe that was before Jack’s injury when he was playing like crazy. Also it was after new year when they were plague with injury when the lost a lot of games

[@ianmillerdevilsfan1223]

Nico/Jack/McLeod center core were excellent in December. I think seeing a player who is practically a brother get arrested really just catapulted their season into the abyss.

[@nedeninja420f8]

😍 such a beauty of a jersey

[@mdwm1981]

strong agree. I wish they would do a new navy alternate

[@tristanjorritsma9709]

The Leafs having a nearly identical record to the Panthers should be a sign that Bérubé is doing something right. Still have serious reservations about their playoff chances, but they *look* much better as a team, rather than a bunch of guys wearing the same jersey.

[@Dratchev241]

leafs still have the problem of "not showing up" in some games. been a few games they should have won but they didn't show up.

[@people3865]

​@@Dratchev241Very, very few compared to Babs and Keefe though.

[@tristanjorritsma9709]

@Dratchev241 fair enough; although I did say that I still had some reservations about their playoff chances.

[@chriswright7259]

I'm sure Berube will just bully the officials to alter how they call the game in order to give the Leafs just the boost they need to get back to the 2nd round!

[@a18yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

The problem right now is relying on Matthew like always. Especially since Matthew’s is not playing at his best right now. He should have never got the C, I still think the team is doing solid.

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

If Keefe can keep Bratt and Nico hitting when opportunities arise, we'll be in good shape!

[@BananaLoaf77]

Don’t you do this Shannon. Don’t you start acknowledging the devils. Not again. NOT AGAIN!!

[@MarkCMG]

Thanks for the video! Derek King passed over by his old assistant from the Icehogs. Kinda surprised me so I hope it works out and not just a publicity stunt. Blues grabbing Montgomery was brilliant.

[@scotthoneycutt6967]

Regarding Dean Evason in CBJ, they lost Johnny, traded Laine, lost Jenner to injury ... but they have clearly improved. The recent skid makes the record comparison look closer than it should. I am so much more happy with this team than any Bluejackets since they were in the playoffs. He was the right move.

[@mattgardiner744]

Green is doing well in Ottawa, he seems to have attenuated the November slump, and the team makes better zone entries and smarter defensive decisions

[@ScarecrOmega]

Wings should have jumped at Montgomery when he was available.

[@drew10981]

I think Berube and Warsofsky have had the largest impacts on their respective coaches. Keefe has an easy year to year comp given how off base the team was last year with injuries and rookies being forced to move up earlier than expected. Berube has the Leafs playing more like a playoff team would. And Warsofsky has made a net 1.08 goal per game improvement in the Sharks from a year ago. And like you mentioned, they are a more entertaining product this year. Much more engaged and they're fighting to win games, especially late games since their opening 8 game rough patch; with the Sharks 7th in 3rd period goal scoring in the league since 10/27. I don't think last years Sharks team was ever outside the bottom 5 at any point in time in 3rd period scoring.

[@o0TwistedByDesign0o]

Berube in the 6ix 💯

[@shellisherwood]

Look at the improved production from Kyrou with Montgomery as coach, no production with Berubi and minimal with Bannister, so far 11 game pt streak with Monthomery

[@Tombauer97]

Jim Hiller has been pretty solid in LA as well. Much more of a players coach than McClellan was.

[@brazghost]

I thought it was recent like the last 2 seasons. Maybe, "This season, which coaching changes....."

[@meghhfgh]

Ryan Warsofsky really doin a good job in SJ. The team is much more competetive.

[@GizmoBeach]

They were competing hard last year with the shell of a team. Harder than my team is, currently. Warsofsky coaching last year’s team, think the Sharks would’ve fared any better?

[@glenw-xm5zf]

Tocchet to Vancouver.

[@missstar219]

not a new coach what

[@DeltaV11]

Devils fan here: Keefe all day. It’s so clear that he has gotten the team to buy into the systems he’s put in place. Guys are using the body way more than previous years, the passing is sharper because everyone knows their position, and it feels like the tenders have confidence they won’t be blamed unnecessarily. He’s done very well. Devils for the cup!

[@Mr.Ed_Wayner]

Will you do an updated video when the Rangers can Laviolette? Yikes

[@WomNyHu]

He probably gets canned after tonight’s performance against a team that’s near the bottom of the league

[@ChristafuhM]

I could see him being the scapegoat for them...such a shame. They get every coach fired lol #LGD

[@wc123]

Even though the devils aren’t significantly better record-wise than last year, they’re much, much better when looking at the product on the ice. They are a legitimately great team this year.

[@concrete5]

When can we add Derek Lalonde to this list, and who would we replace him with?

[@goaliecoachmike]

Eliminate the Jack Adams Award. It’s the kiss of death and useless 2-3 years down the road.

[@biffstrong1079]

The Adding of Lindy Ruff in Buffalo has been a disaster. 128 W 125 L 28 OTL in New Jersey. Saved in the playoffs versus the Rangers by Akira Schmid. He is 11-17-4 in Buffalo this year. Both these teams were generally better than the record they had under Lindy.

[@personM4N]

Keefe has been great, but he's also dealing with a different on ice team than last year. Better, wiser defense. With the addition of size, experience, and better health, and better goaltending. Not saying Keefe has nothing to do with it, but I'm sure that helps.

[@thepinkplushie]

There's probably such considerations for most or all of the teams on the list I'd imagine. Speaking for Toronto, the team is very similar to last year just with slightly worse offense, slightly better defense and WAY better goaltending. And that last element is probably having a big impact. When your team is getting above league average goaltending every night either of your tandem is in net, you're going to pick up points and improve stats.

[@bartsanders1553]

Is it time to start the Lalonde clock yet?

[@Z0raPlus]

im shocked he hasn't been let go and im not even a red wings fan

[@bartsanders1553]

@Z0raPlus The same was said about Blashill.

[@mariovaccarella6854]

Great Video, as usual, Shannon - I think Chicago Blackhawks are so much better after the coaching change.

[@Dogsrule777]

Thats kinda crazy. That’s over a 1/3 of all coaches in the NHL! Nobody’s safe. :) Go Blues. Thx Shannon.

[@mrfreezer4242]

Biased as a hawks fan, but the shift away from Richardons "try not to lose" system to a more offensive one is a great benefit to the hawks mix of young talent and already defensively responsible veterans. Guys like Tuevo dont need to be told to defend, he was simply being smothered under richardsons constant line shuffles and timid use of D on offense. I think richardson is a good coach, just not what this group neeeds at this time. Id love to see what sorenson can do with more prospects hes been coaching coming up from rockford. There is way too much established skill on this team to be playing as bad as they did. Its refreshing to see a D-man pinch down the boards lol

[@Auhei...]

So... What you're saying is that... If nashville changes coach, they still have a chance? All right! Let's goo. Cup here we come.🥳

[@peterolbrisch8970]

Interesting stuff.🤔

[@christiandavidson1425]

Lindy inherited his staff and did not pick them. He needs to be able to get his own staff.

[@Doctorboster]

John Hynes not mentioned

[@bsfm6990]

He was put in last season and promoted to no longer interim this season that’s why

[@Doctorboster]

@@bsfm6990 1 year ago not "recent" enough... ok

[@chriswright7259]

Maybe people should be holding judgment on Keefe until April. As I recall, the Maple Leafs had lots of really good regular seasons until....you know...

[@chrisbelos2834]

let's see how Berubé performs in the playoffs. let's not forget that's why Keefe got fired : every year it's a early exit. this time, will it be different? i beg to differ

[@JesterRace139]

I have to disagree on the David Quinn take - I don't think anyone was surprised (at least in SJ) that he was let go. Can't place much blame on him with the rosters he had but there seemed to be zero culture or identity under him.

[@jon-pauljeandron4439]

I'm a Rangers fan Dan Quinn is great as a college coach I think that's where he will go back

[@jonmendelson1104]

It was absolutely a surprise here in SJ. There was a ton of talk of how whoever replaced him wouldn't really improve things and how it wasn't likely to make any difference, particularly when they opted for Warso who - fairly or not - shouldered a portion of the blame since he ran the defense corpse ("typo" intentional).

[@ianhall6614]

The players hated him so much that Grier was forced to fire his friend. Kinda awkward. Very glad he is gone though, just not a very inspiring coach.

[@TylerMorganShow]

Sacco might salvage the season

[@lassederboss]

Sound is horrible on this video 😨

[@glenmcdonald375]

I dont think anyone in Toronto had a "problem" with Keefe - tho they did agree it was time for him to leave... UNLIKE Dubas... Very much Hated, imo

[@RRaquello]

Travis Green as an NHL head coach still makes me shake my head. Back when he was an Islander, his coach, Mike Milbury, who could have been president if he went into politics instead of sports, said Green was a "Gutless puke." And Green was one of their best players--or at least highest scorers.

[@SceptileSlash]

Because Milbury has always been known for his sound takes on hockey and the people around it.

[@volcanope]

Can't believe you didn't mention Barkov here, it's like you hate him or something

[@juanmanuelbonzano]

Any Sabres fans who can tell me if Lindy Ruff is actually the problem??

[@a4ordy877]

Best Blues jersey ever!!!

[@oldhab7890]

As a Habs fan I am very sorry we didn't hire Montgomery

[@bobantoniuk3953]

Does he speak French? That is a de facto requirement for coaching the Habs.

[@gratefulhead1144]

Why would you leave the Wild off this list? Hynes had like 16 games last year, definitely relevant to this conversation. Come on.

[@NatPat-yj2or]

How can you give Monty so much praise after the shit he pulled two years ago? He let Bergeron lead the team his first year in Boston. He didn't have to do shit and we set record after record. In the last few games the year, he should have told the important players to rest and stay off the ice to avoid injury. What happened? Bergeron got injured, Pasta got injured and Marchand got injured. STUPID. That was his first test and he FAILED. A coach needs to lead a team and prevent them from doing stupid shit like getting major players hurt in meaningless games. Then, the playoffs start. We win game 4 against Florida and go up 3-1. We are owning them on both ends, but Ullmark gets badly injured and flops around on the ice. Suddenly, Ullmark can barely f--king move in the goal. Monty keeps him in for game 5. Ullmark looks like a fool, completely off his game, which makes sense, considering HE'S IN PAIN AND HAS LOST FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT. Everyone and their mother expected Swayman to start game 6 - but nope. Where's Swayman? ON THE BENCH. Where's the INJURED Ullmark? In the net. Gee. Our goalie is hurt, I wonder what, oh what, may the result be? Well, big surprise. Ullmark flops around like an injured seal. Obviously he was hurt badly. The team kept it secret from the fans, but we knew something was f--cked up. Finally, when we were up against the shit, let's just throw Swayman out there. A fantastic goalie that has proven his worth all season, banished to the bench for the series for 6 games, and even when the starting goalie was FU(KING INJURED for the last 2 games. To no surprise, a cold Swayman fought and fought and took us to OT, but he wasn't ready because he had been benched for too long. Had he been put on the ice for game 5, I guarantee that series would have been won. Monty can kiss my ass. I was so freaking happy when he got fired. Good riddance to that man. I like him as a person, I'm glad he got his life on track, but the choices he made that playoff series were unforgivable. I wanted him fired before last season, but he stayed. We did alright but I knew his days were numbered this year. He lost the team's respect last year, and it only got worse this year. There's a reason the team was playing like ass this year, and as soon as THE PROBLEM was removed, the Bruins went back to their usual winning spirit. I don't even want to hear about Monty again.

[@blackenedmagic888]

"Back to their usual winning spirit"? Since Monty got fired and Sacco replaced him as the Bruins' head coach, the Bruins are 9-4-0 (three of their wins in OT). Sounds good, right? Until you look at their opponents - of their nine wins, only three were against teams with a .500 record or better (Philadelphia (in OT), Vancouver (by far their most impressive win), and Calgary (in OT). Add in the fact they got absolutely dismantled (and then some) by Winnipeg and soundly beaten by Seattle and there's definitely a reason for Boston's fans to have concern. To make matters even worse, starting tomorrow with Edmonton and going though all of January, they have to play a lot of high-end teams. Let's see what kind of "winning spirit" they have after that - somehow, I get the feeling it won't be a lot...