Should be a solid assistant coach for the Leafs. He’s got loads of experience from his time with the Islanders, especially in developing young players and improving team defense. Plus, he’s worked under Barry Trotz, so he knows his stuff. By all accounts he’s practical and relatable, which could help with team chemistry too.
Soggy_Specific4093
“The Maple Leafs also announced assistant coach Dean Chynoweth will not be returning”
I posted in the daily talk thread earlier but apparently he handled a lot of the technical side of the game under Barry Trotz and was a big reason for a lot of his team’s success.
The thing that worries me is that the Islanders were one of the worst defensive teams under him last season and they had a really bad PK but it is ultimately up to Berube with how they play.
Some coaches are just not cut out to be a head coach but are really good associate or assistant coaches so hopefully Lane falls into that category.
Samurai1221
I like it. Felt he overperformed with the islanders roster. Imo he was fired for a new coach bump, which did help them sneak in the playoffs.
RealCanadianDragon
Van Ryn likely stays.
Sanford I don’t think they’d replace him. But is Boucher next to go?
Gear4Vegito
So we have:
**Confirmed for 2024-2025:**
* Craig Berube (Head Coach)
* Lane Lambert (Associate Coach)
**Confirmed Not Returning:**
* Sheldon Keefe (Head Coach) –> NJD Head Coach
* Manny Malhotra (Assistant Coach) –> Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) Head Coach
* Dean Chynoweth (Assistant Coach)
**No Final Confirmation On:**
* Guy Boucher (Assistant Coach)
* Mike Van Ryn (Assistant Coach)
* Curtis Sanford (Goaltending Coach)
* **Other Smaller Coaches:** Jordan Bean, Sam Kim & Harry Mahesh
TheGreatJatsby
Whats the difference between an associate coach and an assistant coach
TheGapInTysonsTeeth
It’s all coming together
RapsareChamps_Suckit
Pretty sure this guy was Paulie Walnuts driver in a few scenes
evenstarthian
Have he and Craig worked together before? Too lazy to google I’m sorry my friends 😔
Rowdy_Roddy96
What did he control when he was Assistant Coach on both the Preds and the Capitals? I must know!
toedragrelease
Leafs fan saying this is a decent hire. r/hockey says this is all bad. Who do I believe?
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Should be a solid assistant coach for the Leafs. He’s got loads of experience from his time with the Islanders, especially in developing young players and improving team defense. Plus, he’s worked under Barry Trotz, so he knows his stuff. By all accounts he’s practical and relatable, which could help with team chemistry too.
“The Maple Leafs also announced assistant coach Dean Chynoweth will not be returning”
I posted in the daily talk thread earlier but apparently he handled a lot of the technical side of the game under Barry Trotz and was a big reason for a lot of his team’s success.
The thing that worries me is that the Islanders were one of the worst defensive teams under him last season and they had a really bad PK but it is ultimately up to Berube with how they play.
Some coaches are just not cut out to be a head coach but are really good associate or assistant coaches so hopefully Lane falls into that category.
I like it. Felt he overperformed with the islanders roster. Imo he was fired for a new coach bump, which did help them sneak in the playoffs.
Van Ryn likely stays.
Sanford I don’t think they’d replace him. But is Boucher next to go?
So we have:
**Confirmed for 2024-2025:**
* Craig Berube (Head Coach)
* Lane Lambert (Associate Coach)
**Confirmed Not Returning:**
* Sheldon Keefe (Head Coach) –> NJD Head Coach
* Manny Malhotra (Assistant Coach) –> Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) Head Coach
* Dean Chynoweth (Assistant Coach)
**No Final Confirmation On:**
* Guy Boucher (Assistant Coach)
* Mike Van Ryn (Assistant Coach)
* Curtis Sanford (Goaltending Coach)
* **Other Smaller Coaches:** Jordan Bean, Sam Kim & Harry Mahesh
Whats the difference between an associate coach and an assistant coach
It’s all coming together
Pretty sure this guy was Paulie Walnuts driver in a few scenes
Have he and Craig worked together before? Too lazy to google I’m sorry my friends 😔
What did he control when he was Assistant Coach on both the Preds and the Capitals? I must know!
Leafs fan saying this is a decent hire. r/hockey says this is all bad. Who do I believe?