Post by Toronto Maple Leafs on Mar 12, 2020 8:25:55 GMT -5
After searching high and low and filtering through the plethora of incredible head coaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs believe they have found their man that can get them out of their current basement dwelling rut and really build something for the future.
Please welcome to the organization, new Head Coach, Pat Quinn.
When asked about how the Leafs will look to turn around their current terrible start to the season, Pat Quinn seemed to show he is a realist. "I guess we're just going to have to fight through this. We have some adversity with our special teams," he said. "That's a lack of discipline. You cross-check a guy twice you're going to get called. You have to play with discipline to be successful."
On the team's make-up, with goaltenders Lemelin and Wamsley staring down the barrel of retirement:
"I see them as more mature guys right now and they still have that good ability to get around in the net."
Quinn refused to name a starter but spoke of a lot of promise from Lemelin's recent play.
"He's one of the great goaltenders Canada has ever had. He didn't have a great start to the season but lately he's been on top of his game. He's a winner and the right guy to start."
On the Leafs ability to make it deep in the playoffs, if at all, Quinn talked about the chase of the Cup for the players and the fans. "When you have those hopes and dreams like your fans do, it seems to be devastating," when the Leafs miss the playoffs.
But the negative feeling in the dressing room has had a few players, of late, trying to motivate their teammates and while it has worked in some big offensive games, the encouragement has fell flat in the standings.
"Emotion is powerful in sport. We want it. We want the positive emotions and we fight the negative ones. It's pretty hard to look at your job and know exactly what you need to do when emotions get a hold of you."
On the addition of Eric Lindros and how he can slot in to take the reigns and drive the team forward.
"He hasn't raised himself up to be a first- or second-line player yet and as a coach you want him to challenge himself to move up and not be happy with what he's doing now."
Now, with their head coach in place, it's time to see what this can do to assist in the Maple Leafs quest to re-gain competition in their division.
Please welcome to the organization, new Head Coach, Pat Quinn.
When asked about how the Leafs will look to turn around their current terrible start to the season, Pat Quinn seemed to show he is a realist. "I guess we're just going to have to fight through this. We have some adversity with our special teams," he said. "That's a lack of discipline. You cross-check a guy twice you're going to get called. You have to play with discipline to be successful."
On the team's make-up, with goaltenders Lemelin and Wamsley staring down the barrel of retirement:
"I see them as more mature guys right now and they still have that good ability to get around in the net."
Quinn refused to name a starter but spoke of a lot of promise from Lemelin's recent play.
"He's one of the great goaltenders Canada has ever had. He didn't have a great start to the season but lately he's been on top of his game. He's a winner and the right guy to start."
On the Leafs ability to make it deep in the playoffs, if at all, Quinn talked about the chase of the Cup for the players and the fans. "When you have those hopes and dreams like your fans do, it seems to be devastating," when the Leafs miss the playoffs.
But the negative feeling in the dressing room has had a few players, of late, trying to motivate their teammates and while it has worked in some big offensive games, the encouragement has fell flat in the standings.
"Emotion is powerful in sport. We want it. We want the positive emotions and we fight the negative ones. It's pretty hard to look at your job and know exactly what you need to do when emotions get a hold of you."
On the addition of Eric Lindros and how he can slot in to take the reigns and drive the team forward.
"He hasn't raised himself up to be a first- or second-line player yet and as a coach you want him to challenge himself to move up and not be happy with what he's doing now."
Now, with their head coach in place, it's time to see what this can do to assist in the Maple Leafs quest to re-gain competition in their division.
