Can Shaw’s Limited Sample Size Reveal if He’s the Flyers’ Next Winning Coach?
He’s such a good players’ coach, but will he have enough of that demanding style? It’s often the biggest question for assistants trying to make the transition to a head coaching job.
While the Flyers put up goals under Shaw, they did allow them, too. They surrendered 3.56 per game and were outshot five times. With the circumstances, it was a tough spot for Shaw to implement any significant changes.
Shaw was Tortorella’s right-hand man for five seasons with the Blue Jackets and three in Philadelphia. Making their first head coaching hire, it’s possible Briere and president of hockey operations Keith Jones will want to put an imprint on things by bringing in their own guy.
Post Comment