NHL Mike Grier figures to cast a wide net as he searches for the San Jose Sharks’ next head coach
Craig Berube speaks during a news conference after being named interim head coach of the St. Louis Blues NHL hockey team Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, in St. Louis. The Blues fired head coach Mike Yeo following a 2-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings Monday night. The San Jose Sharks are starting a coaching search for the second time in three years after the organization fired David Quinn after just two seasons.
“I’m not going to rule out anything or anyone if a candidate comes up that blew us away,” Grier said. “At the same time, someone who’s had some sort of time or experience in the NHL, or pro hockey, would be beneficial. “Meeting with the players and reviewing the season, I think I have an idea of what they’re looking for, what they need and what I think they need,” Grier said. “But I think I’ll keep that internal for now.”Berube, 58, figures to gain some interest this offseason as a Stanley Cup-winning coach. He helped turn around St. Louis’ season in 2018-19 before the Blues went on to win the franchise’s first championship.
Grier could be open-minded about hiring a college coach, given his background. Carle is considered one of the game’s bright young minds, and he could grow into the role of the Sharks’ coach alongside a rebuilding team. But hiring anyone without pro experience is a risky proposition, and if it fails and the Sharks need to look for another coach in two years, then Grier himself might be on thin ice.
Gallant had winning records as a head coach with the Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Florida Panthers. But is he a fit for the Sharks, given that the team is at least two years, and quite possibly more, from being a playoff contender?Love, 39, was in the mix for the Calgary Flames’ head coaching position last offseason before he ultimately joined the Washington Capitals as an assistant on Spencer Carbury’s staff. The one knock was that he lacked NHL coaching experience. He has that now.
A no-frills defenseman during a 15-year pro career, Nasreddine has a history with Grier, as the two were on John Hynes’ staff for two seasons in New Jersey. Grier would easily surmise whether Nasreddine is the right guy for right now.
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