@wyshynski He was hired as an interim assistant with no NHL experience and led some of the worst defenses in modern history. So, yeah, this was long overdue.
And maybe the problem isn't Evason specifically. But, at the very least, they need some experienced assistants that know how to develop players and coach positions.
Great article by Mark.
I'm not sure how you look at this team and come to the conclusion that coaching isn't the problem:
- This team doesn't have an identity
- Young players are under producing and their development has stagnated (other than Mateychuk)
- They continue to struggle with the same issues with blown leads an inconsistent play from period to period
- Defense continues to be a problem for ALL skaters
There are some holes in the lineup and maybe there are some other personnel problems, but it certainly feels like this team is less than the sum of its parts. #CBJ
New: 3 #CBJ aspects that have the season on the brink of destruction.
-What blown leads say about the Blue Jackets, their style of play & roster construction.
-Top young players continue to underproduce.
-Goalie crease remains unstable.
Read: https://t.co/y3hVM6N814