Comments on: Bruce Boudreau Fired, Dale Hunter Hired

By: Chocolate Fix 11/30/2011

Chocolate Fix 11/30/2011 — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:26:59 +0000

[...] Boudreau was fired from the Washington Capitals. Dale Hunter takes over the head coach duties. [RMNB, DSP, Japer's [...]

By: Jack Barry

Jack Barry — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:42:00 +0000

Last summer, I worked at a golf course. One day, I get there to find out that none other than Bruce Boudreau was there to play a round of golf. He walks into the storage room for all of the member’s clubs, and just starts chatting with me and another guy working about how he never had a gatorade before. And then the other guy I’m working with hands him one from the fridge, and right before my eyes, Bruce Boudreau has his first ever sip of gatorade.

By: Shakenbake

Shakenbake — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:52:00 +0000

It’s funny how there is an awkward exchange when you try to throw someone out of the door, and then subconsciously you realize, they can’t fit!

By: Ed from Richmond, VA

Ed from Richmond, VA — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:28:00 +0000

I personally will miss Coach Bruce. Bald, chubby, a sense of humor and an extra in “Slapshot” . That alone earns him points. Bruce helped mold the Caps from a struggling lost team to one that won a President’s trophy. Not a shabby accomplishment. Last year they were in the midst of a major funk he helped them work their way out. This year, if Mike Green hadn’t been injured, does this even happen? I can’t argue it wasn’t time for a change after seeing the past two games, but I can’t believe anyone can place the majority of the “fault” of the present situation on Bruce’s shoulders. He may be the Chief, but he wasn’t one of the “warriors” cowering in the corner. It’s time for the players to step up, man up , cowboy up and play with pride and heart. All hail to Bruce for a great 200 wins. I am proud to have seen many of them and I greatly appreciate and recognize what Bruce did for Washington in a town with little to cheer for in the sports world these days.

By: Carol From Bklyn

Carol From Bklyn — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:04:00 +0000

I am sad to see Bruceee go and I will miss him but he lost his connection to the team . I knew it was coming but I am still trying to digest it all.

By: Deann Jackson

Deann Jackson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:42:00 +0000

Good point, Daniel.

By: Deann Jackson

Deann Jackson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:42:00 +0000

That was my biggest beef too. I felt like the lines didn’t get a chance to build chemistry.

By: Deann Jackson

Deann Jackson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:40:00 +0000

I have seen it. Believe me, I’ve seen it. I just don’t think that changing the C is the silver bullet people are looking for to snap this team in shape.

By: Demitra

Demitra — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:17:00 +0000

Sad to see Bruce take the fall for the lack of effort on the ice, but ultimately it was his job to get the team to play and that wasn’t happening. On paper Hunter seems like the guy for the job, someone who will get rears in gear. Time will tell.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:17:00 +0000

I see him on one of the Avs/Jackets/Isles before the end of this season. It scares me to think of what he did on a team with Ovy/Nicky/Semin/Green, imagine him doing that Tavares/Okposo/Moulson/Niederreiter/Grabner….