Meet Willie Desjardins
Yesterday it was formally announced that Willie Desjardins has taken over the reigns as the Vancouver Canucks new Head Coach. After a disastrous year under John Tortorella, fans will be eager to see improvements made to our flagging offense, but it is wise to trust the future with a man who hasn't yet been proven at the highest level?
Saskatchewan native Desjardins has a solid record in the minor leagues winning two WHL titles with the Medicine Hat Tigers in 2004 & 2007. Briefly he was the associate head coach of the Dallas Stars from 2010 to 2012, after that he was placed in charge of the teams AHL affiliate the Texas Stars where last season he led them to a Calder Cup win.
Overall it is a pleasant surprise seeing the Canucks not going with a tried and tested coach and going with newer blood who can perhaps thinking outside the box of the Tortorella school of screaming. Desjardins could be important in motivating and nurturing younger talents that could become the lifeblood of the Vancouver franchise- also maybe he can re-boot Henrik Sedin to ensure last seasons poor showing doesn't continue.
The off season and any potential trades involving Ryan Kesler will demonstrate just what intentions the man may have for the future. But for Willie this will literally be a move that makes or breaks his career. Welcome to BC buddy, you have one tell of a task before you.
Saskatchewan native Desjardins has a solid record in the minor leagues winning two WHL titles with the Medicine Hat Tigers in 2004 & 2007. Briefly he was the associate head coach of the Dallas Stars from 2010 to 2012, after that he was placed in charge of the teams AHL affiliate the Texas Stars where last season he led them to a Calder Cup win.
Overall it is a pleasant surprise seeing the Canucks not going with a tried and tested coach and going with newer blood who can perhaps thinking outside the box of the Tortorella school of screaming. Desjardins could be important in motivating and nurturing younger talents that could become the lifeblood of the Vancouver franchise- also maybe he can re-boot Henrik Sedin to ensure last seasons poor showing doesn't continue.
The off season and any potential trades involving Ryan Kesler will demonstrate just what intentions the man may have for the future. But for Willie this will literally be a move that makes or breaks his career. Welcome to BC buddy, you have one tell of a task before you.
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