Brent Sutter Named New Devils Head Coach

NHL sources tell TSN that Sutter is stepping down from his junior club to pursue a head coaching job in the NHL and that Sutter is the odds-on favorite to be named the next head coach of the New Jersey Devils.http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213329&hubname=nhl

Don't know much about his coaching style other than that he comes from a good bloodline.

I would not be thrilled with a rookie coach. How many rookie coaches have even made the Finals recently or even won the Cup?

How many rookie coaches have even made the Finals recently or even won the Cup?Off the top of my head: Randy Carlyle led the Ducks to the Conference Finals in 2006 and won the Cup a year later.

I would not be thrilled with a rookie coach. How many rookie coaches have even made the Finals recently or even won the Cup?

Pat Burns made the finals with the Habs his first year.

Wasn't Babcock a rookie coach with the Ducks in 2003?

Wasn't Babcock a rookie coach with the Ducks in 2003?Yeah, that's right. Came up from their AHL team.

You guys would seriously not be happy with Brent Sutter? He deals with kids, he has the know how on making kids into stars. He has coached players like Cam Ward and Dion Phaneuf among others. I will be THRILLED if Lou hires Brent as Devils coach.

I would not be thrilled with a rookie coach. How many rookie coaches have even made the Finals recently or even won the Cup?
It's been said already, but just a month ago Randy Carlyle did it. Brent Sutter would be an awesome choice.

I would not be thrilled with a rookie coach. How many rookie coaches have even made the Finals recently or even won the Cup?

He might be a rookie NHL coach, but his coaching resume is gleaming! You guys would be lucky as hell to get him!

I'd definately perfer a "chew your a*s out" type of coach. This group of guys might need that type to get the best out of them.

Carlyle wasn't a rookie coach this year, but I see what you're getting at.

I'd definately perfer a "chew your a*s out" type of coach. This group of guys might need that type to get the best out of them.

You guys really don't know much about anything do you? You realize all the Sutters are that type of people. There's a reason Brent is 12-0 at the World Juniours and is basically begged every time to keep coaching the juniours

Wow, Brent Sutter would be an absolutely incredible choice for your coach.

Brent Sutter has been the best coach not currently in the NHL for a year or two now. Many teams have absolutely coveted him but because of his position and comfort in Red Deer (coach and GM), you needed a very lucrative position to lure him to the NHL.

While I'll enjoy chastising Lou, this was nothing short of a fantastic move if true.

Carlyle wasn't a rookie coach this year, but I see what you're getting at.
Right, this was his second season. My bad - point stands though.

this rumor looks like it really has some legs... this would be good news if true.

DF calm down.

I would love it if this report is true.

If its on TSN even as a rumor it has go to be definite.

This would be a very astute hiring. As mentioned, Brent knows how to press all the right buttons. He's worked wonders with Canada's world junior program in recent years. We've always had the talent but Brent got them to work together as cohesive units to secure gold medals. That's no easy task. Furthermore, he's been a dominant WHL coach for years now. Basically, he's been an NHL coach-in-waiting for some time but I guess wanted to wait for the *right* opportunity.

I guess now the question is whether or not it happens for sure but I can only remember a half dozen circumstances where TSN put a rumor up on their page and it never happened. It's a pretty safe bet.

DF calm down.

I would love it if this report is true.

I will not calm down. Here's why......if getting Brent Sutter happens, it'll be one of the best things that can happen to this team. It's bigger than any FA signing we could have dreamt of. I really have that high of hopes for Mr. Sutter.

This would be a very astute hiring. As mentioned, Brent knows how to press all the right buttons. He's worked wonders with Canada's world junior program in recent years. We've always had the talent but Brent got them to work together as cohesive units to secure gold medals. That's no easy task. Furthermore, he's been a dominant WHL coach for years now. Basically, he's been an NHL coach-in-waiting for some time but I guess wanted to wait for the *right* opportunity.

I guess now the question is whether or not it happens for sure but I can only remember a half dozen circumstances where TSN put a rumor up on their page and it never happened. It's a pretty safe bet.

The reason I believe it to be true is because when Brent was asked about it, he said we'll talk about it tomorrow or something along those lines. There's a PC for a reason.

I will not calm down. Here's why......if getting Brent Sutter happens, it'll be one of the best things that can happen to this team. It's bigger than any FA signing we could have dreamt of. I really have that high of hopes for Mr. Sutter.

As do I. He brings a lot to the table including (hopefully) a sense of stability behind the bench for at least the next half-decade.

I will not calm down. Here's why......if getting Brent Sutter happens, it'll be one of the best things that can happen to this team. It's bigger than any FA signing we could have dreamt of. I really have that high of hopes for Mr. Sutter.
He'd be great for the kids. I think Parise, Zajac, Greene, and even guys like Martin would really benefit from his presence. Plus, I think he'd kick Elias into gear.

This news is simply AMAZING !!!!

It's about time Lou signed his head coach. Sutter will bring the kind of grit and energy out of the players that was desperatly missing last year with Julien. He's a "in your face" coach and is the perfect fit for our style of hockey. He was my #1-B pick... my #1-A was Burns.

Good job Lou :handclap:

He'd be great for the kids. I think Parise, Zajac, Greene, and even guys like Martin would really benefit from his presence. Plus, I think he'd kick Elias' ass.

Exactly, guys like Zajac and Parise may reach another tier. Parise from star to Super star and Zajac from good to star.

Probably best of all is the ability to go point at everyone who said Lou wouldn't be able to find anyone to coach us after firing Julien and say "I told you so."

Not that I'll be doing any such thing.

Is Robinson definitely going to be assistant? Or was that only if Johnny Mac became head coach.

Is Robinson definitely going to be assistant? Or was that only if Johnny Mac became head coach.
I hope so. I imagine Sutter's assistants would be Robinson, Laperriere, and MacLean.

well so much for signing yahsin if sutter is a hard ass

I wonder if Lou is offering him a No Movement Clause in his contract :biglaugh:

You guys really don't know much about anything do you? You realize all the Sutters are that type of people. There's a reason Brent is 12-0 at the World Juniours and is basically begged every time to keep coaching the juniours

Listen buddy, I follow hockey very closely, but I don't have the benefit of the amount of coverage it gets in Canada. The only time I've seen a WJC game was when I was in Canada, so I'm sorry I can't keep up with the lower leagues but I'm somewhat at a disadvantage.

I wonder if Lou is offering him a No Movement Clause in his contract :biglaugh:

Speaking of which, Lou needs to let him coach and be the coach for at least a few years. I am excited and thrilled to have Brent Sutter as our coach. (Hopefully)

Speaking of which, Lou needs to let him coach and be the coach for at least a few years. I am excited and thrilled to have Brent Sutter as our coach. (Hopefully)

Yeah, Lou needs to have some patience with this guy.

Yeah, Lou needs to have some patience with this guy.

Lou has showed patience with coaches that hold the attention of the team....He looses direction or the attention of the team; he wont have a job with New Jersey....No matter who he is or what his resume is.

Sweeeeet.

Listen buddy, I follow hockey very closely, but I don't have the benefit of the amount of coverage it gets in Canada. The only time I've seen a WJC game was when I was in Canada, so I'm sorry I can't keep up with the lower leagues but I'm somewhat at a disadvantage.

Dude, I didn't really mean to harsh on you, I've got no problems with ya at all. I'm just surprised you wouldn't know the Sutter's based on Darryl and how Brian coached in the NHL. Plus the way they played, they were in the same area as the Devils.

Brent Sutter has been the best coach not currently in the NHL for a year or two now. Many teams have absolutely coveted him but because of his position and comfort in Red Deer (coach and GM), you needed a very lucrative position to lure him to the NHL.

Bingo. Exactly th way I've heard it. I listen to XM Home Ice every day all day long, and the people who pay attention to the minor leagues know that Sutter is much sought after by NHL teams. By all reports, he's just been reluctant to leave a very comfortable position that he currently is in unless the right situation came along.

I think he'd be a great choice as coach. He's smart, tough, a good teacher, has the pedigree ;), and will command respect from the players.

I would absolutely LOVE for this to be true.

That said, with all the crap that's been thrown around recently, I won't believe it until I see it on the Devils site. And then, I won't really believe it until I see him behind the Devils' bench.

Lou will fire him by mid-season because he won't play the defensive game. Sorry to say, but Lou has got to go and you'll see a better Devils team with Sutter behind the bench.

He'll last one or two seasons and be fired as long as Lou is in charge.....the Devils need to get rid of Lou Lamoriello and revamp their front office.

Great news for a great coach, but I don't know why anyone useful would want to coach the Devils. There have now been TWO instances where a coach had an amazing regular season with the Devils only to end up getting fired by Lamoriello. This is pathetic, and no coach with any pride should work for Lou. So Sutter, if you want a long career with the Devils, DON'T WIN!!

Gems from TSN's your call. OH NOES!

And then, I won't really believe it until I see him behind the Devils' bench.

Hope he doesn't pull a Billy Donovan.

It appears the New Jersey Devils have found a new bench boss. Sportsnet can CONFIRM that Brent Sutter will step down as general manager and coach of the WHL's Red Deer Rebels to take over coaching duties with the Devils.

Well I remember Sutter's name getting thrown around for the Devils job in the past. I think he's the guy Lou wanted originally so hopefully he's a keeper.

It appears the New Jersey Devils have found a new bench boss. Sportsnet can CONFIRM that Brent Sutter will step down as general manager and coach of the WHL's Red Deer Rebels to take over coaching duties with the Devils.
At 1:00 in the morning? Who did they wake up?

Probably best of all is the ability to go point at everyone who said Lou wouldn't be able to find anyone to coach us after firing Julien and say "I told you so."

Not that I'll be doing any such thing.

Talk about icing on the cake... :p:

Dude, I didn't really mean to harsh on you, I've got no problems with ya at all. I'm just surprised you wouldn't know the Sutter's based on Darryl and how Brian coached in the NHL. Plus the way they played, they were in the same area as the Devils.

Just because one person is one way, doesn't necesarily make the other one a carbon copy (like Wayne and Brent Gretzky).

Just because one person is one way, doesn't necesarily make the other one a carbon copy (like Wayne and Brent Gretzky).

They all played the same, they coach the same.

At 1:00 in the morning? Who did they wake up?

Dude, you know these people just work, work, work. It's also 11 in Alberta.

As do I. He brings a lot to the table including (hopefully) a sense of stability behind the bench for at least the next half-decade.

Heck, Lou is 65, there's a chance Sutter could be groomed as his successor if Conte isn't the guy.

And yes, I know I'm getting way ahead of myself...

Heck, Lou is 65, there's a chance Sutter could be groomed as his successor if Conte isn't the guy.

And yes, I know I'm getting way ahead of myself...

I don't see why not. Better than CHRIS Lamoriello.

heres the whole article from sportsnet for those interested

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20070712_003929_2988

Sportsnet isn't confirming anything about the Devils in that article....

They Even Title the Story Deal with the Devils for Sutter?

Opening paragraph says IT APPEARS....And they only confirm he is stepping down from Red Deer

It appears the New Jersey Devils have found a new bench boss. Sportsnet can confirm that Brent Sutter will step down as general manager and coach of the WHL's Red Deer Rebels to take over coaching duties with the Devils.

it says they can confirm hes stepping down TO TAKE OVER coaching the devils. it doesnt say it appears in that sentence.

It'll be your best and most important move of this off-season.

This will not be just another of Lou's "musical chairs" coaching move. Sutter will be staying a while.

I'd bet on it.

It'll be your best and most important move of this off-season.

This will not be just another of Lou's "musical chairs" coaching move. Sutter will be staying a while.

I'd bet on it.

I agree great one :)

Looks like he wanted to stay in Red Deer until Brandon was drafted. It still puzzles me a bit that he isn't staying one more year to help Brandon get through the system but it's possible that he could play two more years there.

Heck, Lou is 65, there's a chance Sutter could be groomed as his successor if Conte isn't the guy.

And yes, I know I'm getting way ahead of myself...

When my buddy called me tonight to relay me this news, that's the first thing I thought. Because honestly, I don't think anyone ever thought Brent was going to step down from his post with Red Deer. He seemed to be very comfortable staying there for the long term and I figured only if he was totally blown away by an offer, he would consider going to the NHL.

The popular theory around town here was that Sutter would eventually become the coach of the Flames, and remain close to home.

I have to think too that there is a good possibility that he could be the next in line. He's been running the Rebels for god knows how long, so he knows the in's and out's of running a franchise.

Regardless, if this news it indeed true, and by all accounts and sources it does seem to be the case, the this would be a fantastic hire by the Devils. Probably the best move of the off-season. Brent is a fiery guy, who gets the best out of his players. Couldn't think of a better fit here....

**** Gomez at 7.5M, **** Rafalski at 6M, **** Souray at god knows how many million...this is the best move Lou could have made all offseason. I'm ecstatic right now.

He was my second choice after Burns, but it was a close second.

Great hiring by Lou; this franchise hasn't seen stability behind the bench since Burns had to step down.

General mood seems to be good :)
Hopefully it's true, I really like this guy after watching him coaching the WJ team... he was interesting during the interview I saw :)

Great signing by Lou :clap:


A no-nonsense winner who is probably the best coach outside of the NHL.


Seems like the best fit for your organization.

MSNBC

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19721340/

This is great news for the Devils. He was my #1 choice for a new head coach.

I hope this is true, I think he would be an absolutely awesome head coach. :yo:

I really can't see lazy ass Yashin playing for a sutter.

I hope this happens, I really like this move. Maybe it's taken so long to name a new coach because Lou has been persuading him to leave his junior team.

And if it does happen I will love pointing out to all the naysayers who said Lou would never get a coach that not only did he find one that wasn't in the Devils organization, but he managed to convince a coach that had previously refused to leave his current team for other NHL teams.

This would be a great signing. As for rookie coaches taking their team to the promised land, this team is about 2-3 years away IMO. We are playoff bound, but not Cup favorites.

Report: Devils to name Brent Sutter coach (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=txdevilsbrentsutter&prov=st&type=lgns)

I am super happy at this moment in time....In Lou We Trust!!!

Report: Devils to name Brent Sutter coach (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=txdevilsbrentsutter&prov=st&type=lgns)

I am super happy at this moment in time....In Lou We Trust!!!

You know so far this site and the MSNBC site both quoted sportsnet as their source. Which was the article with the questionable wording. Not that I'm doubting it, I'm just wondering if there are any secondary sources.

Brilliant brilliant brilliant! Great Alberta boy great hockey family! :handclap:

Now I'm pumped. The best news we had in awhile. Loved Brent when he was player and only heard great things about him as a coach. If this comes through, we will have a hard-working gritty team that other teams will find hard to play against, no matter how much talent. And you know Sutter has some type of guanrantee that he will be coaching for awhile, not just in length of contract. Lou, just leave Sutter alone and we will be fine. This was always the guy Lou wanted from last season. Good job Luigi!

Hey alright!!

wonder if burns fell through

I wonder if Lou is offering him a No Movement Clause in his contract :biglaugh:

I have a feeling he'll be around awhile!

You know so far this site and the MSNBC site both quoted sportsnet as their source. Which was the article with the questionable wording. Not that I'm doubting it, I'm just wondering if there are any secondary sources.
yea i realized after i posted it, oh well...hope its true then!!!

Great! Now all he needs to do is call up his brother and convince him to trade us Phaneuf for a 5th round pick in the 2027 draft :)

If ture I think this is a great choice. I also think this is another signal from Lou that he is looking down the road in a year from now when he restructures this team with a younger core. Far too many teams that have had great runs make 2 crucial mistakes, one they don't restock the system because of all the obvious reasons, trades, poor drafts, etc, but the other key is having a coach in place.

Sutter fits the bill on that issue. The flip side is that will Lou be patient? I don;t think he has the luxury anymore of canning the coach if things are not working. While he certainly can, I think he will find his ability to find a quality replacement being limited. He may get the retread, the guy who needs to prove himselg, see Mike Keenan. Just my 2 cents.

Brilliant move. He can really bring Parise, Zajac, Martin, etc to the next level.

Great! Now all he needs to do is call up his brother and convince him to trade us Phaneuf for a 5th round pick in the 2027 draft :)

Well, at the very least, we certainly would have a new trading partner. :D

Good for Brent, and for you guys. He's a great coach, and it's nice to see him start his NHL coaching career with a great organization like the Devils. :)

Lou has been rumored to have Brent at the top of his list each of the last three times he was looking for a coach, so now that he finally gets his man, he's not going to put him on a short leash.

I think he will work out nicely for your team.
good luck

Wait.......


Lou just Fired him......
Who had a 1/2 day in the pool???????


YOU WIN!!!!!!!
Tell 'em what he has won!

A NEW CAR!!!!

Just kidding

On serious note though. It is actually going to be going to Next years Draft too. He will know a ton of the young kids coming up. Just wish he was here for this years draft too.....

What a resume, 2 Stanley Cups!

Not only didn't Lou have trouble finding a coach, he got one other teams (the Devs too??) have been courting for years.

The really is a fantastic move and it's a great day to be a Devils fan!!

One would assume that this came with a relatively sound offer of the GM job after Lou retires (which I would imagine isn't that far off) since that's what he wanted if he ever came back to the NHL. To have the ability to be a GM and a coach and it's why he didn't take the Islanders job last year as they weren't willing to give him the GM job.

I actually think that's the reason he said no to everyone else. So I would imagine he'll be the GM in a few years for you guys.

One would assume that this came with a relatively sound offer of the GM job after Lou retires (which I would imagine isn't that far off) since that's what he wanted if he ever came back to the NHL. To have the ability to be a GM and a coach and it's why he didn't take the Islanders job last year as they weren't willing to give him the GM job.

I actually think that's the reason he said no to everyone else. So I would imagine he'll be the GM in a few years for you guys.

Good points but I would not write off Lou as of yet. He stays in great shape physically, so he could handle the grind of NHL seasons. I could see Lou staying on board another 10 seasons, then relinquishing the GM duties and hold on to President.

Good points but I would not write off Lou as of yet. He stays in great shape physically, so he could handle the grind of NHL seasons. I could see Lou staying on board another 10 seasons, then relinquishing the GM duties and hold on to President.

I know it's a bit morbid, but Lou could very well be DEAD in 10 years. I've known extremely fit older people (like my grandfather) who didn't make it past 75. It's not very uncommon at all. I can't imagine him wanting to stay a GM for the next 10 years. Don't see it.

I think some of us are jumping the gun, Brent Sutter has not been hired yet.
Remember Edmonton fans jumped the gun on Nylander.

Good points but I would not write off Lou as of yet. He stays in great shape physically, so he could handle the grind of NHL seasons. I could see Lou staying on board another 10 seasons, then relinquishing the GM duties and hold on to President.

Either way, he's president of the Devils, so even if he relinquished day-to-day GM duties he would be around for a long time to give advice, guide and otherwise bring Sutter along as an NHL GM. In fact, it might be better if it happened sooner (after two or three years) then later (ten years), since that'll just give Sutter and Lou that much more overlap time in the organization.

I think some of us are jumping the gun, Brent Sutter has not been hired yet.
Remember Edmonton fans jumped the gun on Nylander.Well, what other NHL teams are currently in the market for a head coach? Exactly.

:devdance: Great news!

Well, what other NHL teams are currently in the market for a head coach? Exactly.

Just the fact that its not official on TSN gives me that little bit of doubt.

Just the fact that its not official on TSN gives me that little bit of doubt.

Wait for the presser.

Just the fact that its not official on TSN gives me that little bit of doubt.
From what I heard, there's a press conference in Red Deer later today. Maybe they're just waiting for that. I haven't seen many TSN "Reports" end up as false.

When will the Rebels' presser take place? Anyone know?

When will the Rebels' presser take place? Anyone know?

Well it's 9:31 AM over in Red Deer now, so I don't expect it to start till maybe even 5PM EST

If Lou does pull this off, and get Sutter this should definately be worth the wait. I would have loved to see Johnny Mac coach, but I think Sutter will help the younger Devs develop quicker.

When will the Rebels' presser take place? Anyone know?

3:00 pm MST

The Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club announced Wednesday that they will hold a press conference at the Black Knight Inn in Red Deer at 3:00pm today to make a Major Announcement.

3:00 pm MST

Which would be 5 P.M EST, damn I'm good.

:phew:

Glad it wasn't Quinn...

:rant:

but it wasn't Burns...

Regarding Sutter's assistant coaches, I'd assume that since it's July already he'd keep the present staff in place. I'm wondering who he'd want if he's allowed to start from scratch?
Also, do you think Lou has been speaking with him on the personnel moves so far?

:phew:

Glad it wasn't Quinn...

:rant:

but it wasn't Burns...

Brent Sutter has the same demeanor as Burns, don't worry about that, it's a great fit.

Brent Sutter is the ideal solution to the Coaching vacancy for the Devils.

I couldn't be happier. He is for accountability and makes good use of his players. Players like to play for him and he is good at development of the younger players just breaking in.

If this goes official this is the icing on the cake of what I do feel has been a very good offseason in terms of Lou taking the team in a different direction even though I look forward to more moves.

Which would be 5 P.M EST, damn I'm good.

Of course, were in EDT now, since it's Daylight Savings Time. ;) I assume the press conference is 3:00 MDT also, unless they don't subscribe to DST in Red Deer... :sarcasm:

This could also mean the end of Johnny Mac., especially, if Sutter got Lou to allow him to hire his own staff. Or maybe Maclain might feel that's it's time for him to move on.

Regarding Sutter's assistant coaches, I'd assume that since it's July already he'd keep the present staff in place. I'm wondering who he'd want if he's allowed to start from scratch?
Also, do you think Lou has been speaking with him on the personnel moves so far?

How awesome would it be to see Scott Stevens back on the Devils Bench!!! Even if it is behind it.

I don't think he's ready to give up retirement life just yet, but the fact that he is living and doing things full time in New Jersey gives me reason to believe that he'll back into the fold sooner rather than later.

Stevens said he would explore coaching once one of his kids goes onto college.

Regarding Sutter's assistant coaches, I'd assume that since it's July already he'd keep the present staff in place. I'm wondering who he'd want if he's allowed to start from scratch?
Also, do you think Lou has been speaking with him on the personnel moves so far?

Caron will be the goaltending coach as long as Brodeur's in NJ, he's coached Marty his entire career.

MacLean (offensive) and Laperriere (defensive) both started with Burns in 2002, so it's possible Sutter could replace those two or add a coach. Laperriere came with Burns after coaching under him in Montreal and Boston; this is MacLean's first coaching job after retiring as a player.

I'd love Robinson to come back, but Sutter may have his own guys in mind.

If Sutter wants his own coaching staff I say let him have it. It's great that Lou wants to have former Devil players get involved with the organization, but after the Julien firing, you don't want Sutter looking over his shoulder all the time if things don't go well. If he's fine with the same coaching staff, great.

This could also mean the end of Johnny Mac., especially, if Sutter got Lou to allow him to hire his own staff. Or maybe Maclain might feel that's it's time for him to move on.

Lou seems very protective of MacLean, so it could be a case where Sutter could have agreed to take him on.

I couldn't imaging Lou burning Johnny Mac like that -- teasing the job, hiring Sutter and then putting him out on his ass. Although for someone like me who hasn't forgiven #15 for requesting a trade on a gameday, maybe he deserves it.

It isn't "confirmed" until TSN and/or the New Jersey Devils website reports it.

Lou seems very protective of MacLean, so it could be a case where Sutter could have agreed to take him on.

I couldn't imaging Lou burning Johnny Mac like that -- teasing the job, hiring Sutter and then putting him out on his ass. Although for someone like me who hasn't forgiven #15 for requesting a trade on a gameday, maybe he deserves it.

I don't give a flying **** about having to keep JM. Lou's job is to have this team win Stanley Cups, not be "Mr. Nice Guy".

If JM isn't ready for the job, or we find someone better, then too bad. This organization is about winning, and its about time we started becoming a winning organization that can make it out of the 2nd round!

If I was Lou I would maybe have Johnny Mac take over as head coach in one of the minor league teams. If you want to groom him to be a head coach he should get some true head coaching experience in the minors. In some ways its a demotion but the head coach has to do so much more, so far all Mac has done is handle the lines and the offense, he should learn how to truly run a team all the way first I think.

How awesome would it be to see Scott Stevens back on the Devils Bench!!! Even if it is behind it.

I don't think he's ready to give up retirement life just yet, but the fact that he is living and doing things full time in New Jersey gives me reason to believe that he'll back into the fold sooner rather than later.

i tihink id rather see steven on the ice but behind the benhind the bench would be pretty cool.

I don't give a flying **** about having to keep JM. Lou's job is to have this team win Stanley Cups, not be "Mr. Nice Guy".

If JM isn't ready for the job, or we find someone better, then too bad. This organization is about winning, and its about time we started becoming a winning organization that can make it out of the 2nd round!

"About time"? Do you remember 2003?

Calm down.

Is their some established waiting period between Stanley Cups?

Plus its 2 seasons in a row where we blew it in the 2nd round. Unacceptable.

Is their some established waiting period between Stanley Cups?

Plus its 2 seasons in a row where we blew it in the 2nd round. Unacceptable.

The Omen? That you brotha?:sarcasm:

My patience ran out after another near-sweep in the 2nd round.

Brent Sutter has the same demeanor as Burns, don't worry about that, it's a great fit.

I just REALLY like Pat Burns - he's funny and likeable on camera, speaks his mind and is honest - yet won't let anything slip by as a coach... plus he's been through a lot personally and would have hoped if he wanted the job back, would have been given first shot.

I'm not against Sutter by any means, just Burns is a known factor for me and has proven he can lead this team to win.;)

You got yourself a great coach in Brent Sutter. I hope Lou doesn't fire him 2 weeks before the playoffs!

Is their some established waiting period between Stanley Cups?

Plus its 2 seasons in a row where we blew it in the 2nd round. Unacceptable.

You are 100% on the money.
Some fans get complacent that we won a Stanley Cup in 2003 and they think that is good enough. :biglaugh:

Lou seems very protective of MacLean, so it could be a case where Sutter could have agreed to take him on.

I couldn't imaging Lou burning Johnny Mac like that -- teasing the job, hiring Sutter and then putting him out on his ass. Although for someone like me who hasn't forgiven #15 for requesting a trade on a gameday, maybe he deserves it.

I like Johnny Mac and I don't want him to get burnt, but I'm hoping if Sutter is the coach that he's with the Devs for a long time. And Dave Maloney decided not to wait for Sather to retire, figuring that Mess will probably get the job anyway so he moved on.

My patience ran out after another near-sweep in the 2nd round.

There are teams with large fanbases who haven't won a Cup in 40 years.

Learn some patience. Given the Mets logo in your avatar, I imagine that can't be hard.

I just REALLY like Pat Burns - he's funny and likeable on camera, speaks his mind and is honest - yet won't let anything slip by as a coach... plus he's been through a lot personally and would have hoped if he wanted the job back, would have been given first shot.

I'm not against Sutter by any means, just Burns is a known factor for me and has proven he can lead this team to win.;)


I just think that Lou is looking for a young energentic and innovative coach. And if that means an aggressive fore-check, I can't wait.

P.S. If he isn't the coach, I going to feel foolish with all these posts.

so whats Sutter's style? i know hes good with young guys, etc but is he offensive minded? defensive minded? does he like to match lines like MacLean did?

does he like to match lines like MacLean did?

:pullhair:

so whats Sutter's style? i know hes good with young guys, etc but is he offensive minded? defensive minded? does he like to match lines like MacLean did?


the whole line matching strategy failed miserably. It tired out the Madden line and did not give enough ice time to our 2 scoring lines.
I don't mind sending Pando and Mad Dog out to stop a player on an occassional shift, it has worked in shutting down Jagr and others, but to use it all game long was a bad move.

Think of it this way fellow fans... if this Sutter rumour isn't true then we still have Pat Burns as a a runner-up.

There are teams with large fanbases who haven't won a Cup in 40 years.

Learn some patience. Given the Mets logo in your avatar, I imagine that can't be hard.


The Mets logo threw me as well, without I would have just assumed he was a Yankee fan.

Losing in the 2nd round to a team other than the Rags is better than: losing to the Rags, losing in the first round four times in a row or <gasp> not making the playoffs at all.

For me, the sting of playoff losses don't last long unless it's a heart wrenching 7 game series: stupid ****ing 1999 Penguins ******** and the 2001 nightmare come to mind...

There are teams with large fanbases who haven't won a Cup in 40 years.

Learn some patience. Given the Mets logo in your avatar, I imagine that can't be hard.

Well, realistically, I am patient. I know we wont win every year, but If something isnt working (read: last 2 seasons), then its time for a change.

From the looks of things right now, it looks like all the right pieces are coming into place.

The Mets logo threw me as well, without I would have just assumed he was a Yankee fan.

Losing in the 2nd round to a team other than the Rags is better than: losing to the Rags, losing in the first round four times in a row or <gasp> not making the playoffs at all.

For me, the sting of playoff losses don't last long unless it's a heart wrenching 7 game series: stupid ****ing 1999 Penguins ******** and the 2001 nightmare come to mind...

2001... ugh.

Losing in the 2nd round sucks. Especially by a 4-1 margin. Pathetic.

Well, change is in the winds now. Let's see where it takes us.

Learn some patience. Given the Mets logo in your avatar, I imagine that can't be hard.

LOL, touche. At least it's not a Cubbies avatar

There are teams with large fanbases who haven't won a Cup in 40 years.

Learn some patience. Given the Mets logo in your avatar, I imagine that can't be hard.

I should explain that I became a Mets fan last season (and a baseball fan too)... :)

Being patient for too long is equitable to complaceny. Toronto fans are just "used to it" now. I don't ever want Devils fans to be "used to" 2nd round exits and lackluster post-seasons.

I should explain that I became a Mets fan last season (and a baseball fan too)... :)

Being patient for too long is equitable to complaceny. Toronto fans are just "used to it" now. I don't ever want Devils fans to be "used to" 2nd round exits and lackluster post-seasons.
There are thirty teams in the NHL. Were all things even, we'd only win a cup once every thirty years. It's not a matter of "getting used" to it. It's a matter of accepting that you can't win every time.

the whole line matching strategy failed miserably. It tired out the Madden line and did not give enough ice time to our 2 scoring lines.
I don't mind sending Pando and Mad Dog out to stop a player on an occassional shift, it has worked in shutting down Jagr and others, but to use it all game long was a bad move.






i know, i hated it too...which is why im hoping Sutter isnt like that

yea im a huge mets fan too devsfan, rickey henderson is the new hitting coach the got rid of down.

btw is there anywhere i can watch the press confernece at 5 wth sutter

i know, i hated it too...which is why im hoping Sutter isnt like that

Same here; it's the biggest reason why I was completely opposed to Maclean becoming head coach.

There are thirty teams in the NHL. Were all things even, we'd only win a cup once every thirty years. It's not a matter of "getting used" to it. It's a matter of accepting that you can't win every time.

And "accepting that you can't win every time" is not the same thing as thinking that you can't win in a particular season, or that maybe we're just a couple of seasons away from contending.

Expect to be able to win it all every year, but also expect that, in the overwhelming majority of seasons, you won't win it all.

Don't suppose there is an online feed of this press conference anywhere? :help:

And "accepting that you can't win every time" is not the same thing as thinking that you can't win in a particular season, or that maybe we're just a couple of seasons away from contending.

Expect to be able to win it all every year, but also expect that, in the overwhelming majority of seasons, you won't win it all.
We've "been able to win it all" every season since 1988, IMHO. Or at least, had a chance. This hasn't changed.

It's official, Brent has resigned from Red Deer.

http://www.reddeerrebels.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=408&Itemid=36

I'm pretty surprised that Brent Sutter would leave if he didn't get the GM role with it. However, the Devils are the most logical choice. If Brent Sutter is brought in by the Devils, he'll also likely replace Lou one day.

I'm pretty surprised that Brent Sutter would leave if he didn't get the GM role with it. However, the Devils are the most logical choice. If Brent Sutter is brought in by the Devils, he'll also likely replace Lou one day.

Or right away

If the rumors are true, I think Brent Sutter would be great to have behind the Devils bench. He was a no-nonsense, no-BS type player and it looks like he is the same as a coach. I wouldn't be expecting a Cup from him in his first year as a Devils coach as he is still a rookie coach. But I think he should be able to install a system that is suited for the current NHL and a mentality for this team that can be used for several seasons in the same manner that Lemaire did when he first joined the Devils.

Lou's still got some tricks.

This hire will give me alot of faith in this team. I admit that after this season I thought that it was going to be tough to maintain the level of success we have been having. Even a "big splash" in free agency wouldn't have reversed my belief that the team was growing stagnant. A coach of this calibre will ensure that we can have faith that this team will continue to play the kind of hockey we expect: mentally tough, hardworking, and hopefully more so than last year opportunistic. In this salary cap age teams are only going to be good as their front office and coaching staff. We are in very capable hands that is for sure. In a way I feel a coach of his pedigree in some way make our young guys better just because he is the coach. That is where he thrives and especially this year we are going to have to count on him to deliver because some kids are going to be given bigger roles that is for sure. A kid like Clarkson is going to skate thru a wall for this guy, and he can help along an Andy Greene who is going to be Rafalski's replacement IMO. So excited, this is a great great hire!!!

I'm pretty surprised that Brent Sutter would leave if he didn't get the GM role with it. However, the Devils are the most logical choice. If Brent Sutter is brought in by the Devils, he'll also likely replace Lou one day.

I'm not sure about, but it's interesting. I always thought that Scott Stevens would one day be our GM and Lou also has a son, which I believe he is the GM for Lowell, I could be wrong about that. Does anyone know what Lou's son is doing these days in the Devs organization?

I'm not sure about, but it's interesting. I always thought that Scott Stevens would one day be our GM and Lou also has a son, which I believe he is the GM for Lowell, I could be wrong about that. Does anyone know what Lou's son is doing these days in the Devs organization?
He is GM for Lowell. But if it were up to me, Conte would be the next GM. I'd rather someone from within the organization. Conte has a track record of getting great players in New Jersey. He knows how Lou operates. I know Conte has gotten offers from other teams that needed a GM.

He is GM for Lowell. But if it were up to me, Conte would be the next GM. I'd rather someone from within the organization. Conte has a track record of getting great players in New Jersey. He knows how Lou operates. I know Conte has gotten offers from other teams that needed a GM.

I always assumed Conte was heir-apparent to Lou as well. It'll be interesting to see how this Sutter thing unfolds. I really want to know why he would come to NJ and not Calgary to work under his brother.

I always assumed Conte was heir-apparent to Lou as well. It'll be interesting to see how this Sutter thing unfolds. I really want to know why he would come to NJ and not Calgary to work under his brother.

How old is Conte? Because he's no spring chicken himself.

Conte is in his late 50s.

Conte is in his late 50s.

He looks older.

Does anyone know if Conte has GM aspirations? Maybe he enjoys doing what he is doing, I.e. finding players for an organization that has only 1 goal each year. As for Brent Sutter, he was a tough no-nonsense player, a typical Sutter. My opinion is that the direction Lameriello took in the draft and the FA signings was with this type of coach in mind. All these guys are big, strong players and Sutter is the perfect fit for this team. If this rumor is true the Devils have done well this off-season.

I always assumed Conte was heir-apparent to Lou as well. It'll be interesting to see how this Sutter thing unfolds. I really want to know why he would come to NJ and not Calgary to work under his brother.

According to a Flames poster, Darryl Sutter has said he doesn't hire family members because he doesn't want to face the prospect of having to fire them later on.

From Devils beat writer Tom Gulitti. Press Conference in Newark at 1pm tomorrow to introduce Sutter.

http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/

Does anyone know if Conte has GM aspirations? Maybe he enjoys doing what he is doing, I.e. finding players for an organization that has only 1 goal each year.
This is what I always thought. I would be shocked if Conte hasn't been given offers for GM positions in the past. He hasn't even interviewed for any that I know of.

Conte is in his late 50s.Correct, he will be 59 on August 3.

I always assumed Conte was heir-apparent to Lou as well. It'll be interesting to see how this Sutter thing unfolds.
I really want to know why he would come to NJ and not Calgary to work under his brother.Earlier today I read that Darryl "flat out said he won't hire a brother because he doesn't want to fire family."

From Devils beat writer Tom Gulitti. Press Conference in Newark at 1pm tomorrow to introduce Sutter.

http://njmg.typepad.com/devilsblog/

Anybody know if that will be on TV?

Wow, this is just awesome, kudos to Lou luring this man to New Jersey. :handclap:

Anybody know if that will be on TV?

My guess is that WFAN might broadcast it or ESPNNEWS will show it.

According to a Flames poster, Darryl Sutter has said he doesn't hire family members because he doesn't want to face the prospect of having to fire them later on.



Earlier today I read that Darryl "flat out said he won't hire a brother because he doesn't want to fire family."

Thanks, guys. It makes sense.

Does anyone know if Conte has GM aspirations? Maybe he enjoys doing what he is doing, I.e. finding players for an organization that has only 1 goal each year. As for Brent Sutter, he was a tough no-nonsense player, a typical Sutter. My opinion is that the direction Lameriello took in the draft and the FA signings was with this type of coach in mind. All these guys are big, strong players and Sutter is the perfect fit for this team. If this rumor is true the Devils have done well this off-season.

Good point, too. I can see where Conte might very much enjoy his current job and not want to deal with the stress of being GM.

Another point (of pure speculation) is that since Darryl Sutter will be GM in Calgary for a long time, Brent went to a team where he could be heir-apparent to the current GM. I guess we'll see.

Anybody know if that will be on TV?

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

I doubt it. But I got a laugh out of it at least!

I am only having some fun, you know how little the FAN or any other media outlet around here gives a **** about hockey (specifically the Devils).

If Conte had any aspirations to be a GM, he would have been one a long time ago.

My guess is that WFAN might broadcast it or ESPNNEWS will show it.

if espnnews shws it i wil be shocked

btw does anybody know a web site where it shows the players salries for next season

So is this 100% now?

So is this 100% now?Guess so. The pieces fit together.

I love everything I hear about him. Great job Lou!

:handclap:

if espnnews shws it i wil be shocked

btw does anybody know a web site where it shows the players salries for next season


http://www.nhlnumbers.com/index.html

http://www.nhlscap.com/

http://www.nhlnumbers.com/index.html

http://www.nhlscap.com/

thank you very much:D:D

Brett's new Wiki:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Sutter
On July 12, 2007, Sutter resigned as head coach and GM of the Rebels amid speculation he would accept the head coaching position with the New Jersey

I wonder how much his son's move to Carolina affected his decision to take up LL's offer?

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

I doubt it. But I got a laugh out of it at least!

I am only having some fun, you know how little the FAN or any other media outlet around here gives a **** about hockey (specifically the Devils).

"Devils press-conference live on WFAN" "Take my wife please"... Both classics.

**** Gomez at 7.5M, **** Rafalski at 6M, **** Souray at god knows how many million...this is the best move Lou could have made all offseason. I'm ecstatic right now.

That is EXACTLY how I feel about this.

And I agree with alot peoples assessment that this is only the beginning for Sutter and the Devils, eventually it will be Lou's replacement when he steps down, because no way he is leaving Red Deer just for a coaching job and I couldn't be more thrilled.

And I think alot people who have been writing the Devils off probably should have a lump in their throat right now and if they don't they should.

Christmas Eve in July, who would have thought of it? :yo:

I wonder how much his son's move to Carolina affected his decision to take up LL's offer?


I don't think that much, something tells me this was going to be inevitable, Lou has been wanting this man for years now and he usually gets want he wants.

That is EXACTLY how I feel about this.

And I agree with alot peoples assessment that this is only the beginning for Sutter and the Devils, eventually it will be Lou's replacement when he steps down, because no way he is leaving Red Deer just for a coaching job and I couldn't be more thrilled.

And I think alot people who have been writing the Devils off probably should have a lump in their throat right now and if they don't they should.

Christmas Eve in July, who would have thought of it? :yo:

you should have quoted me, I said it first!

you should have quoted me, I said it first!

Ahhh, tonight it's all good.

This could very well be the best signing in the FA period and it wasn't for a player. I know some might find that hard to believe but their wasn't a FA player this year that will have the impact for us that this man will bring.

Ahhh, tonight it's all good.

This could very well be the best signing in the FA period and it wasn't for a player. I know some might find that hard to believe but their wasn't a FA player this year that will have the impact for us that this man will bring.

Lets just hope it's not premature celebrations man. I really hope Brent pans out like we all hope.

This is what I always thought. I would be shocked if Conte hasn't been given offers for GM positions in the past. He hasn't even interviewed for any that I know of.

I'm almost certain that Conte interviewed for the Flames' GM positon circa 2000 and was beat out by Craig Button.

I wonder how much his son's move to Carolina affected his decision to take up LL's offer?

I honestly would be shocked if Brandon made the Hurricanes roster for this year. I wouldn't be surprised if he played out his junior eligibility.

Congrats on getting a great coach. He's a top shelf classy guy.

I'm almost certain that Conte interviewed for the Flames' GM positon circa 2000 and was beat out by Craig Button.


LOL there was a good choice, Craig Button. Big nose Button

Does anyone remember J-Mac started a thread called "Brent Sutter to coach New Jersey?" and the article said Brian Sutter, and we all said, damn, why couldn't it be Brent, well.........J-Mac can see through time.

I heard Conte has a GM salary.

LOL there was a good choice, Craig Button. Big nose Button

You should see his nose in person! haha. He looks like a double of David Schwimmer (Ross from Friends)...BTW, just saw a clip of the press conference and Sutter was having a tough time getting through it. Lou must have done a GREAT job to convince him that he was the right man for the job for the Devils.

You should see his nose in person! haha. He looks like a double of David Schwimmer (Ross from Friends)

Man, I wouldn't wanna lose an eye

You should see his nose in person! haha. He looks like a double of David Schwimmer (Ross from Friends)...BTW, just saw a clip of the press conference and Sutter was having a tough time getting through it. Lou must have done a GREAT job to convince him that he was the right man for the job for the Devils.

i hope he doesnt have second thoughts like billy donovan when he signed witrh the magic......a week later he was back in u of florida

Interesting week for the NJD. First, we don't sign Souray for $5.5 / 5 years and then we convince Brent Sutter to come to Newark. I don't know whether in a year or two how these moves will be viewed, but from where I sit today, they look pretty good.

Heading to the Rock on 10/27

i hope he doesnt have second thoughts like billy donovan when he signed witrh the magic......a week later he was back in u of florida

I don't think Lou would let anyone pull that kind of a stunt and I highly doubt he would hire Sutter to be the coach here if he had any doubt. That's just not Lou's style....

BTW, just saw a clip of the press conference and Sutter was having a tough time getting through it. Lou must have done a GREAT job to convince him that he was the right man for the job for the Devils.

Where did you see this clip?

Where did you see this clip?

Probably on his local TV station methinks

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213329&hubname=nhl
just "blah" for me...gotta see results first.

http://blogs.msg.com/gameon/stan_fischler/index.html

Thirdly, Brent is Lou's kind of no-nonsense, hard-working guy. Hey, he's a Sutter; younger brother of Brian, who Lamoriello had once sought as Devils' coach.

With his club moving into its new Prudential Center digs in Newark next October, Lou HAD to produce a coach with class and one who, conceivably, also could assume the role of Assistant GM should The Boss decide that such a move is in order.

MacLean is on record as saying he would be satisfied returning as an assistant coach if he didn't get the big job. Thus, we can assume that Johnny Mac will be back, but Sutter -- IF he does get the job -- would have first dibs on picking his own people.

Sutter is now the official head coach of the N.J. Devils

Link: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213429&hubname=nhl

Sutter is now the official head coach of the N.J. Devils

Link: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=213429&hubname=nhl
Yeeeeeeaaaaahhhh!

Been a good week for me. We didn't sign Souray (:)) and now we get the best man possible for the coaching job.

:clap: Excellent choice. A move that will certainly see the Devils at the top of league once again.

we taking bets on when Lou's ego kicks in and Sutter is fired?? :sarcasm:

It's okay to take rumor out of the title :handclap:

I am psyched.

we taking bets on when Lou's ego kicks in and Sutter is fired?? :sarcasm:
You'd be better off betting on when Sutter becomes GM after Lou retires.

:devdance::devdance::devdance::pickle::highclap:
:hockey::handclap:

any word on if this is being broadcast

Even without Gomez and Rafalski, I think the Devils don't skip a beat. Getting Sutter to coach your players (and hopefully get your kids playing like they are capable of) was simply the best case scenario for overcoming losing those two. Look out NHL. :)

Best news since drafting Parise and Zajac!:handclap:

http://devils.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=332579&page=NewsPage&service=page

Just posted on the devs site

OFFICIAL!!!!!!

This is so great. The younger guys will thrive with Sutter as coach.

You'd be better off betting on when Sutter becomes GM after Lou retires.

Seems to me that is the probable solution here.


So much for the notion that the Devils couldn't attract top coaching candidates.

we taking bets on when Lou's ego kicks in and Sutter is fired?? :sarcasm:

You'd be better off betting on when Sutter becomes GM after Lou retires.

Seems to me that is the probable solution here.


So much for the notion that the Devils couldn't attract top coaching candidates.

Amen. This move instantly (and vastly) improves our foundation for the future at The Rock. Stability, fire, accountability and relentless pursuit of excellence. A coach that reflects and lives up to the principles of this team. Wow, am I happy about this signing.

:handclap:

This is so awesome. Kudos to Lou for a fantastic signing. I can't wait to see Sutter behind the bench.

So I know he likes to develop younger players, is a no-nonsense guy, a class act with a winning attitude.

Is he a good balance of offense and defense styles?

I think he will be a solid coach in NJ the sutters for the most part have early success when they start new jobs.

hooray!

I think this is a very solid signing and I wish Sutter the best of luck behind the bench.

He's a Sutter, CJD, so expect more defense than offense. Also, look at the roster, expect more defensive hockey than offensive hockey. :)

I can't find a single clip or even a quote from Sutter anywhere from the press conference. :rant:

Too bad Asham was drafted from Red Deer the year before Sutter bought the Rebels. Might have enticed Arron if the Rasmussen talks fall through.

Kudos to Lou for choosing Sutter. I still would have liked to have seen Johnny Mac as coach but this was the better choice. Also, it is nice to get away from the "Montreal connection" for a change. Maybe that will help turn things around.

I think this is a very solid signing and I wish Sutter the best of luck behind the bench.

He's a Sutter, CJD, so expect more defense than offense. Also, look at the roster, expect more defensive hockey than offensive hockey. :)


fantastic:shakehead

Lou Makes The Right Choice In Sutter

Consider the alternatives:

JOHN MACLEAN

No matter how you shake it, Lamoriello believes he’s not ready; and that’s all anyone needs to know. Johnny Mac needs more experience.

PAT BURNS

The health issue simply is too big. Simply the possibility that the job may be too taxing for Burns eventually ruled him out.

PAT QUINN

In this case, his age was the major minus.

BRIAN SUTTER

The way I see it it was going to be either Brian or Brent. Brian has been there and done that. Now he takes over the Red Deer Rebels and the kid brother does what he was meant to do – run an NHL team.

In age, personality, background and work ethic, Brent is THE man for the job. Period!

No question, he’s got a challenge ahead of him because the Devils are re-shaping their roster.

This much is certain: It will be as hard a working New Jersey sextet as we have ever seen. That’s not bad for starters.

From there on, Brent Sutter will finish the job.

Lou is right on when he states: "We are fortunate to have someone with Brent Sutter’s character, knowledge, energy, enthusiasm and experience join our organization."

http://blogs.msg.com/gameon/brent_sutter/index.html

Too bad Asham was drafted from Red Deer the year before Sutter bought the Rebels. Might have enticed Arron if the Rasmussen talks fall through.

Doug Lynch played for Sutter and is a UFA. Maybe Lou will bring him over even though he could end up being a career minor leaguer.

Doug Lynch played for Sutter and is a UFA. Maybe Lou will bring him over even though he could end up being a career minor leaguer.

He just signed with Red Bulls Salzburg in Austria and plays next season for Pierre Pagé.

He just signed with Red Bulls Salzburg in Austria and plays next season for Pierre Pagé.

Thanks for the info. I guess that means we need to try and grab former Rebel Phaneuf from Calgary.

Yeah right. In my dreams. :)

You know who I think will get a lot of benefit from Sutter's presence? David Clarkson.

Video from TSN:
http://broadband.tsn.ca/?vid=9718
http://broadband.tsn.ca/?vid=9718

I really like these quotes from Sutter on sportsnet (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20070713_132139_4220):

"In some ways we both come from the same school," Sutter said of Lamoriello. "I am not saying there won't be times where people disagree, but I have learned through it all, you don't want to agree all the time. You need discussion whether good or bad. The important thing is to make decisions that are right for the front of that jersey, that's what matters."

"There doesn't have to be a tremendous amount of love between the players and their head coach. There has to be a tremendous amount of respect," Sutter said. "I demand respect. I demand hard work. I'll do everything I can and I expect the same thing back from the players."
Especially that second quote. Sounds like the perfect coach for this team.

I really like these quotes from Sutter on sportsnet (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20070713_132139_4220):




Especially that second quote. Sounds like the perfect coach for this team.

agree... the prospect of what Brent brings to the team/organization is very promising. can't we fast forward to october already!? :)

I can't find a single clip or even a quote from Sutter anywhere from the press conference. :rant:

The rich chere article has got a lot of quotes i haven't read yet
http://www.nj.com/devils/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/118438718772790.xml&coll=1

Anyone care to guess what kind of salary Brent is getting...

It must be a sweet deal... the guy obviously left something he really loved in the red deer rebels, and he's leaving his family in alberta to come all the way to NJ.

The rich chere article has got a lot of quotes i haven't read yet
http://www.nj.com/devils/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/118438718772790.xml&coll=1

The first two paragraphs of that article are great! First one is hysterica (lou giggling like a school child?)l, second makes me really happy to have Sutter.

The first two paragraphs of that article are great! First one is hysterica (lou giggling like a school child?)l, second makes me really happy to have Sutter.

That last paragraph makes me proud to be a Devils fan. And now a fan of Brent Sutter.

"I've felt for a long long time that the Devils were one of the top, if not the top, sporting franchises in all of sports. To become head coach of the Devils is something I'm very proud of."

Way to go Lou!!! (Again)

Looking forward to a tremendous season!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :handclap::clap::banana::cheers::devdance::win:

That last paragraph makes me proud to be a Devils fan. And now a fan of Brent Sutter.

"I've felt for a long long time that the Devils were one of the top, if not the top, sporting franchises in all of sports. To become head coach of the Devils is something I'm very proud of."

Way to go Lou!!! (Again)

Looking forward to a tremendous season!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :handclap::clap::banana::cheers::devdance::win:

I just read the article and I have to say that is my favorite quote by him as well. :handclap:

Brent Sutter is, quite simply, a winner.

He won a Canadian National Championship in Junior A as a 16 year old player . He won 2 Stanley Cups as a player with an aging Islander team. He coached and won one Memorial Cup with the team he owned in Red Deer. He then coached 2 successive Canadian teams to tournament wins in the World Junior Hockey championships. The first team might have been the most talented Canadian WJC team ever and that team went undefeated. Sutter followed that up with winning a second consecutive WJC with a a much, much less talented team and they too were undefeated. Hockey Canada would have allowed him to coach the Canadian WJC indefinately but he went back to Red Deer to devote his time to coaching his son Brandon who was just a 1st round draft in the 07 NHL draft.

Again...he is the ultimate winner and will not tolerate anything less than a players best. He is also defensive minded which will fit in very very well with the Devils. Congrats on an excellent choice

ranger fan here.

i absolutely ABHOR this signing. mostly because im a monster fan of brent sutters and i know hes going to help your team be a playoff contender once again.


:(

"I've felt for a long long time that the Devils were one of the top, if not the top, sporting franchises in all of sports. To become head coach of the Devils is something I'm very proud of."



And he's correct.

Anyone with an ounce of objectivity would acknowledge as much. Of course, in the bizarro world of HF, your franchise gets dumped on by blatant petty fanboys and ignoramouses who equate "success" with excitement!

"Excitement" in their retarded world defined as "best arena," "'best' fans," most offense, most publicity and celebrity.

Winning? That matters little. :sarcasm:

For me, it's been clear for some time (and I have no fan affiliation with any of these franchises):

Bellichek's Patriots
Poppovich's Spurs
Lamoriello's Devils

If one looks closely, A LOT of similiarities woven into those successful franchises. A lot. High standards. Discipline. No nonsense. Old School ethic in a superficial Nuuu School world. It's not simply that these franchises are chronically competitive. It's how they compete, and manage consistency.

Those three are not alone among sports franchises in these attributes. However they are head and shoulders above all others in execution.

Brent Sutter epitomizes all of the above.

And he's correct.

Anyone with an ounce of objectivity would acknowledge as much. Of course, in the bizarro world of HF, your franchise gets dumped on by blatant petty fanboys and ignoramouses who equate "success" with excitement!

"Excitement" in their retarded world defined as "best arena," "'best' fans," most offense, most publicity and celebrity.

Winning? That matters little. :sarcasm:

For me, it's been clear for some time (and I have no affiliation with any of these franchises):

Bellichek's Patriots
Poppovich's Spurs
Lamoriello's Devils

If one looks closely, A LOT of similiarities woven into those successful franchises. A lot. High standards. Discipline. No nonsense. Old School ethic in a superficial Nuuu School world. It's not simply that these franchises are chronically competitive. It's how they compete, and manage consistency.

Those three are not alone among sports franchises in these attributes. However they are head and shoulders above all others in execution.

Brent Sutter epitomizes all of the above.Thanks for your respect.;) Now just throwing in my 2 cents I wanted Sutter two years ago I found out Lou did too.We got our guy good luck Brent go Devils!!

Thanks Trots.