I found this line to be pretty loud and clear when Fitzgerald was asked for what he is seeking in a new head coach: "Lastly, a coach who's going to keep every player accountable and not just a handful of guys." nhl.com/news/devils-go…
@mikemorrealeNHL So Greene should be out since he benched Nemec and not Luke Hughes
@mikemorrealeNHL Well then Green doesn't really need an interview since he followed Lindy's lead.
@mikemorrealeNHL Like holtz nemec etc.. to including perhaps the core…ok everyone
@mikemorrealeNHL Even from afar I think we can tell which player does what he wants when he wants. I’d like to see somebody come in and install a team-wide defensive concept to go along with the immense offensive skill they already have. Enough pond hockey! 🌞 PS great job, as usual, sir!
@mikemorrealeNHL He is referring to the coaching staff communicating to Jack, Luke, Simon through Holtz by benching him hoping it gets through to them.
@mikemorrealeNHL Lindy's biggest fault was the tiered standard to which he held the players on the roster. Some guys benched for one mistake, others rewarded for six or seven of them. Hard to say that Travis changed it that much.
@mikemorrealeNHL Jumped out to me too. Sounds like there were few rules and even less accountability this year. Not sticking with game plan, doing your own thing, and no ramifications. Recipe for disaster.