Dave Tippett in the running to be Wild coach?
by nathaneide on Jun 14, 2009 11:11 AM CDT
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PrintDave Tippett is a solid bet to be next Wild coach. I'm told he's interviewing w/ the team this weekend. Richards, Laviolette also in running - James Mirtle
I can't say this would be a horrible decision. Tippett clearly had success in Dallas, making the playoffs 5 out of 5 years, though losing in the first round three years in a row. That being said, do we really want another re-tread, or would they be better off starting completely from scratch?
| Team | Year | Regular season | Post season | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | Finish | Result | ||
| DAL | 2002–03 | 82 | 46 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 111 | 1st in Pacific | Lost in conference semifinals |
| DAL | 2003–04 | 82 | 41 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 97 | 2nd in Pacific | Lost in round 1 |
| DAL | 2005–06 | 82 | 53 | 23 | - | 6 | 112 | 1st in Pacific | Lost in round 1 |
| DAL | 2006–07 | 82 | 50 | 25 | - | 7 | 107 | 3rd in Pacific | Lost in round 1 |
| DAL | 2007–08 | 82 | 45 | 30 | - | 7 | 97 | 3rd in Pacific | Lost in conference finals |
| DAL | 2008–09 | 82 | 36 | 35 | - | 11 | 83 | 3rd in Pacific | Missed playoffs (fired at end of season) |
| Total | 492 | 271 | 156 | 28 | 37 | ||||
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Dave Tippett is probably the best of the bunch of available, experienced coaches.
I would also say he’s far from a re-tread. He was not fired because of a bad season last year (although it was a disappointing), he was fired because the team had a new GM and a new direction.
Tippett will bring immediately hard work and dedication to your team, and you will see the results immediately. I think he’d be a great fit for your team and your system.
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by Brandon Worley on Jun 14, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions
He's no Jacques Lemaire
Which might be just want your club needs.
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