I’d be very okay with Doan coming into a Shanahan type role with this organization and Sully being the GM. Either way, there’s just no reason not to bring Doaner into the fold this offseason or next. The old management group is mostly gone, it’s time to do it and I hope Meruelo feels the same way.
Here’s what’s crazy about having Doan back as GM: At some point he would be fired or quit. What if he makes bad moves? Poor management decides to go in a different direction? He is such a fabric of this organization. The brightest spot in our history. We need to have him back in the organization, but it literally needs to be in a position where there is no threat to his legacy.
He either gets the job or the Coyotes lose him because he shouldn't now be demoted back down the line. Murelo gets the big say here, but I think you keep him and bring one or two from the list on to work with him. I also think it is time to bring Doan back in and offer him in a meaningful position.
There are multiple great options, but the key point to be gleaned from this is some manner of getting Doaner back into the organization. Without question. He'd be a huge factor in the arena project, sponsor relationships, public relations. And in this new world, as businesses try to recover, he would absolutely prove to be a great ambassador to re-energize the Valley's tie to the team.
Whats the timeline like for solidifying GM? Like everyone here, I agree bringing Shane in for an advisory/governor/hockey ops/whatever role is a must. He needs to have a seat at the table here. If not Sullivan, I like the idea of Shero or Gilman (though I'm biased on Gilman - he's a family friend)
I'm sure the organization will do their homework and hire the right person for the job, I hope Sullivan gets a fair shake, promotion from within. I along w/all the other fans would just love to see Shane Doan back with the organization in some capacity, he has valuable skills and the personality to win over even the most opposed. Tough decisions ahead, can only hope they work out in our favor.
OEL rumors swirling. Monahan rumors swirling. Calgary has four of their top seven D on expiring contracts. Coyotes have needed a 1C for years. Treliving and Maloney drafted, developed and had OEL rose to prominence under them in Phoenix.
Go outside the organization... Continuity down the same road is suicide. Teams is not and wouldn't have been a playoff team if not for covid. Can't we all just admit that?!?!?!?!?
I listened to this podcast where the hosts continually said Montreal and Chicago weren't real playoff teams, well THE COYOTES WERE NOT A REAL PLAYOFF TEAM EITHER!!! They got in b/c of covid just like the other crummy "Non playoff teams." And they are not set to be a playoff team next year. Anyone think they will be better than Vegas and Edmonton (after another year w/ Holland and Tip)? That leaves them with the 3rd spot at best, and can anyone say w/ any real belief that this team is better than Vancouver (who's still playing) and Calgary (even though some changes will be made). Let's stop pretending that this team is anything more than a bottom 1/3 team in the league w/ a bloated payroll and cap max situation.
No to Shane Doan and no to Steve Sullivan. They need someone with experience to clean up this mess. They just had a completely inexperienced general manager and look where it got them?
The fact that Mereulo was able to be sold by Chayka that this plan was of quality is concerning.
This was a bad plan as soon as he started giving away lots of money to players who didn't deserve the cash. Move on and rebuild...
A great article as always. I attend all the prospect camps, prospect showcases and veterans camps that are open to the public. Conor Garland is my favorite player having followed him in juniors. I love the way Sullivan took him under his wing from the very beginning to help Conor believe that he could bea NHL player. He took a lot of time with the lower level prospects both in Glendale and then in Tucson. The comvbination of Sullivan, Van Ryan and Doaner is an unbeatable one IMO. I worked for Juvenile Probation for 33 years and from time to time we had to replace leadership positions. Sometimes insiders were promoted and other times "stars" were brought in from other departments. IMO, insiders could hit the ground running from the start with a minimum of disruption to the system. "Stars" always had an adjustment period that delayed or disrupted things. A cohesive management group would go a long way to having a cohesive team identity where each member would play for the others to the best of their ability every game, period and shift. That's what Van Ryan was able to accomplish with the Roadrunners.With a flat cap we're going to have to use more of our RRs who already have working relationships with one or more of the Van Ryan, Sullivan, Doan group as do many of the current roster that is likely returning. With a quick return to play in a shortened season this gives my prospective management a real edge.
Great article. This organization won’t make meaningful progress until they replace this coaching staff, however. A willingness to do away with this failed staff and replace them with a competent group would be my top qualification in any GM candidate. Well, that and not being Peter Chiarelli.
Whomever is selected needs to have a nose for talent at the draft. Even more important in today’s flat cap world. Not counting the last couple of years as it’s too early, Arizona needs more singles and doubles in the draft year over year and not just the occasional 3 run homer. How’s that for cross sport analogies. Never mind the GM
how does the scouting department for AZ compare to other teams. Would someone like Judd Brackett be just as important of a hire? Bring Doan in the President role for sure and let that be known during the interview process.
I’d be very okay with Doan coming into a Shanahan type role with this organization and Sully being the GM. Either way, there’s just no reason not to bring Doaner into the fold this offseason or next. The old management group is mostly gone, it’s time to do it and I hope Meruelo feels the same way.
Here’s what’s crazy about having Doan back as GM: At some point he would be fired or quit. What if he makes bad moves? Poor management decides to go in a different direction? He is such a fabric of this organization. The brightest spot in our history. We need to have him back in the organization, but it literally needs to be in a position where there is no threat to his legacy.
My question is "Does Sullivan want the job"?
He either gets the job or the Coyotes lose him because he shouldn't now be demoted back down the line. Murelo gets the big say here, but I think you keep him and bring one or two from the list on to work with him. I also think it is time to bring Doan back in and offer him in a meaningful position.
There are multiple great options, but the key point to be gleaned from this is some manner of getting Doaner back into the organization. Without question. He'd be a huge factor in the arena project, sponsor relationships, public relations. And in this new world, as businesses try to recover, he would absolutely prove to be a great ambassador to re-energize the Valley's tie to the team.
Whats the timeline like for solidifying GM? Like everyone here, I agree bringing Shane in for an advisory/governor/hockey ops/whatever role is a must. He needs to have a seat at the table here. If not Sullivan, I like the idea of Shero or Gilman (though I'm biased on Gilman - he's a family friend)
I'm sure the organization will do their homework and hire the right person for the job, I hope Sullivan gets a fair shake, promotion from within. I along w/all the other fans would just love to see Shane Doan back with the organization in some capacity, he has valuable skills and the personality to win over even the most opposed. Tough decisions ahead, can only hope they work out in our favor.
Any insight on Elliot Friedman’s “keep an eye on the OEL situation in Arizona”?
Ray SherI sounds pretty good.
I invest a quarter of my yearly income into a season ticket.
Add to the other bucks I spend at a game, it’s closer to half.
Mr. Muerelo, get serious about this or leave town.
I don’t want a GM chosen based upon the fact that he was wonderful to fans in a receiving line.
Or that he was in this system for years, particularly if he was in “ this” system over the course of the last decade.
Whoever is recruiting your young athletes has not been a good judge of horse flesh.
Barret (8:03) Hayton as our number one young player dies not measure up to the other 19-21’s on many of the teams we play.
Find someone who can get the young impact players.
Thanks Craig
If the coyotes hired Chiarelli i would finally lose all hope i have in this organization.
OEL rumors swirling. Monahan rumors swirling. Calgary has four of their top seven D on expiring contracts. Coyotes have needed a 1C for years. Treliving and Maloney drafted, developed and had OEL rose to prominence under them in Phoenix.
Seems like a great fit. 1:1 trade.
Hextall.. Philly is his team.
Go outside the organization... Continuity down the same road is suicide. Teams is not and wouldn't have been a playoff team if not for covid. Can't we all just admit that?!?!?!?!?
I listened to this podcast where the hosts continually said Montreal and Chicago weren't real playoff teams, well THE COYOTES WERE NOT A REAL PLAYOFF TEAM EITHER!!! They got in b/c of covid just like the other crummy "Non playoff teams." And they are not set to be a playoff team next year. Anyone think they will be better than Vegas and Edmonton (after another year w/ Holland and Tip)? That leaves them with the 3rd spot at best, and can anyone say w/ any real belief that this team is better than Vancouver (who's still playing) and Calgary (even though some changes will be made). Let's stop pretending that this team is anything more than a bottom 1/3 team in the league w/ a bloated payroll and cap max situation.
No to Shane Doan and no to Steve Sullivan. They need someone with experience to clean up this mess. They just had a completely inexperienced general manager and look where it got them?
The fact that Mereulo was able to be sold by Chayka that this plan was of quality is concerning.
This was a bad plan as soon as he started giving away lots of money to players who didn't deserve the cash. Move on and rebuild...
A great article as always. I attend all the prospect camps, prospect showcases and veterans camps that are open to the public. Conor Garland is my favorite player having followed him in juniors. I love the way Sullivan took him under his wing from the very beginning to help Conor believe that he could bea NHL player. He took a lot of time with the lower level prospects both in Glendale and then in Tucson. The comvbination of Sullivan, Van Ryan and Doaner is an unbeatable one IMO. I worked for Juvenile Probation for 33 years and from time to time we had to replace leadership positions. Sometimes insiders were promoted and other times "stars" were brought in from other departments. IMO, insiders could hit the ground running from the start with a minimum of disruption to the system. "Stars" always had an adjustment period that delayed or disrupted things. A cohesive management group would go a long way to having a cohesive team identity where each member would play for the others to the best of their ability every game, period and shift. That's what Van Ryan was able to accomplish with the Roadrunners.With a flat cap we're going to have to use more of our RRs who already have working relationships with one or more of the Van Ryan, Sullivan, Doan group as do many of the current roster that is likely returning. With a quick return to play in a shortened season this gives my prospective management a real edge.
Also, glad to see you contact Mike Van Ryn. He’s be my top pick to replace Tocchet.
Great article. This organization won’t make meaningful progress until they replace this coaching staff, however. A willingness to do away with this failed staff and replace them with a competent group would be my top qualification in any GM candidate. Well, that and not being Peter Chiarelli.
Whomever is selected needs to have a nose for talent at the draft. Even more important in today’s flat cap world. Not counting the last couple of years as it’s too early, Arizona needs more singles and doubles in the draft year over year and not just the occasional 3 run homer. How’s that for cross sport analogies. Never mind the GM
how does the scouting department for AZ compare to other teams. Would someone like Judd Brackett be just as important of a hire? Bring Doan in the President role for sure and let that be known during the interview process.
I have a feeling, let's describe it a sinking one, a new broom situation is in the wind and Sully (and 19) aren't going to be part of any new look.