Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

[technohusky]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

Hopefully Michigan Tech makes an announcement here in the next week and a half or so. I still think they will have 2 more candidates up to Houghton this week and announce end of this week, early next week.

For crine out loud let's hope so.

 

[yooper(UP) hockey]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

Blais has always been a strong advocate for his staff. Once he passed, he would do all he could to support Hastings' candidacy. I am a little surprised he didn't push Guentzel, as Hastings was always expected to be the heir apparent.

I am wondering why it was Hastings and not Guentzel for an interview? Did Guentzel reject an offer/interview? Does Blais want to keep him as a replacement?

 

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

For crine out loud let's hope so.

Well if Eric Rud is a legit candidate that they want to talk to..this may drag out. Although interesting enough, Jeff Blashill was announced as Western Michigan's Head Coach on April 6, even though the Indiana Ice's season ended on April 24. They announced the day before USHL playoffs started.

 

[yooper(UP) hockey]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

Also, the fact that we haven't heard anything on a possible offer to Hastings makes me believe there will be other candidates interviewed before anyone is extended an offer. Not to mention the fact that if Suzanne was convinced that Hastings is the guy (and he may end up being the guy), she should have never let him leave without signing a contract.

Why didnt this happen? More interviews?

 

[yooper(UP) hockey]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

For crine out loud let's hope so.

Will this ever end.....................?

 

[Greenbayguy]

I'll stick to my opinion that if Hastings wants the jobs and there were no red flags, the job is his. It worked this way with Blais then with Pearson; why would all of the sudden the mode of operation change? Because some fans think it should? If she wanted Eades and there was mutual interest, he likely would've been brought in before Hastings. Also I'll tell you right now that any coach who agrees to an interview process, you don't want because they will not be a top candidate. Do you think Cary Eades would come up here for an "interview"? He's coming from UND for gosh sakes. If anything he'd be interviewing Tech on why he should come there. These guys records speak for them selves; they are pursued not interviewed. It's either offer me the job or not.

Precisely how most searches are run.

 

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

Precisely how most searches are run.

Ok, then why did Penn State interview 3 guys before "deciding?" I'm not saying the last part isn't true...it is quite obvious that for Michigan Tech to get the best candidate, they have to pursue the guys at the top of their list because those guys won't apply until the offer is in hand. They don't want any paper trail that they ever thought of leaving their current gig, etc. But that doesn't mean Michigan Tech isn't better off having a formal sit down with more than one of them before deciding who should be handed the keys to the program. PSU interviewed Mark Johnson, Guy Gadowsky and Scott Sandelin. The last time Michigan Tech had an opening, there were 3 finalists, Jamie Russell, Mark Maroste and Dave Shyiak. It's nice to see the level of interest has certainly improved. Hopefully this can be resolved soon. If it's Hastings, I will be quite happy.

 

[yooper(UP) hockey]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

I'll stick to my opinion that if Hastings wants the jobs and there were no red flags, the job is his.

If Mike Hastings gets the job look for this guy to be one of his assistants, Keith Fisher. A longtime assistant with him with the Omaha Lancers and a present assistant coach with Princeton. Which his boss took the Penn State job.

 

[technohusky]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

Will this ever end.....................?

Well it took a long time to get cable up here........*sigh*

 

[The Rube]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

Well it took a long time to get cable up here........*sigh*

And an Applebee's.

 

[JOHN SCOTT ROCKS]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

Ok, then why did Penn State interview 3 guys before "deciding?" I'm not saying the last part isn't true...it is quite obvious that for Michigan Tech to get the best candidate, they have to pursue the guys at the top of their list because those guys won't apply until the offer is in hand. They don't want any paper trail that they ever thought of leaving their current gig, etc. But that doesn't mean Michigan Tech isn't better off having a formal sit down with more than one of them before deciding who should be handed the keys to the program. PSU interviewed Mark Johnson, Guy Gadowsky and Scott Sandelin. The last time Michigan Tech had an opening, there were 3 finalists, Jamie Russell, Mark Maroste and Dave Shyiak. It's nice to see the level of interest has certainly improved. Hopefully this can be resolved soon. If it's Hastings, I will be quite happy.

It really depends on who has the bargaining power. For a Big Ten program, they have the ability to bring in multiple candidates who possibly are willing to interview to move "up". Speaking of the the three candidates mentioned for the MTU job last time, they were not what I would consider high profile candidates and were willing to go thru a formal interview process (Russell even settled for having his assistant picked for him) for a chance at the job. Tech does not have this clout when pursuing the high profile candidates. I'm sure they could interview D3 coaches all day long but what's the point. Right now it appears they have a list and are working their way down; hopefully they don't get to the point where they are interviewing multiple candidates because they then missed on all the best. Hastings and Guenztel are being talked about for replacing Lucia and Hill in some circles.

UNO player - you can have him he works us to hard.

 

[Greenbayguy]

Ok, then why did Penn State interview 3 guys before "deciding?" I'm not saying the last part isn't true...it is quite obvious that for Michigan Tech to get the best candidate, they have to pursue the guys at the top of their list because those guys won't apply until the offer is in hand. They don't want any paper trail that they ever thought of leaving their current gig, etc. But that doesn't mean Michigan Tech isn't better off having a formal sit down with more than one of them before deciding who should be handed the keys to the program. PSU interviewed Mark Johnson, Guy Gadowsky and Scott Sandelin. The last time Michigan Tech had an opening, there were 3 finalists, Jamie Russell, Mark Maroste and Dave Shyiak. It's nice to see the level of interest has certainly improved. Hopefully this can be resolved soon. If it's Hastings, I will be quite happy.

PSU was, as you state, a novelty. Exciting new opportunity to put your name on the building of a program. Those don't come around too often. Usually a new coach has to clean up somebody else's mess while implementing a new vision.

Second, if you look at the interviewees they had little to lose. You could argue Sandelin was looking for bargaining power and Johnson was looking at an opportunity to cross over to the men's game. Neither had anything to lose.

Now an assistant at a major college hockey school may not see MTU in the same light. First, the current state of the program is questionable at best. Second, the names mentioned are successful assistants at high end programs, I'm guessing many, if not all, don't care to be second choice at MTU.

So the scenarios are different.

 

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

PSU was, as you state, a novelty. Exciting new opportunity to put your name on the building of a program. Those don't come around too often. Usually a new coach has to clean up somebody else's mess while implementing a new vision.

Second, if you look at the interviewees they had little to lose. You could argue Sandelin was looking for bargaining power and Johnson was looking at an opportunity to cross over to the men's game. Neither had anything to lose.

Now an assistant at a major college hockey school may not see MTU in the same light. First, the current state of the program is questionable at best. Second, the names mentioned are successful assistants at high end programs, I'm guessing many, if not all, don't care to be second choice at MTU.

So the scenarios are different.

Than we might as well give up because all of these guys are at least Tech's 3rd choice...

 

[giwan]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

Now an assistant at a major college hockey school may not see MTU in the same light. First, the current state of the program is questionable at best. Second, the names mentioned are successful assistants at high end programs, I'm guessing many, if not all, don't care to be second choice at MTU. So the scenarios are different.

Granted the PSU scenario is unique as they get to start from scratch but care to expound on your version of the high lighted portion?

 

[davyd83]

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Second, the names mentioned are successful assistants at high end programs, I'm guessing many, if not all, don't care to be second choice at MTU.

So the scenarios are different.

Ahhh, so they will turn down the raise in pay and the chance to be a head coach because they weren't first choice. I can understand not making the move for family reasons or because they have no desire to move to Houghton or because they are one of the "next in line" assistants at a stronger program. But rare is it in any sport, college or pro, where the guy goes, "you called someone else first, and for that reason, I'm turning you down."

 

[Greenbayguy]

Granted the PSU scenario is unique as they get to start from scratch but care to expound on your version of the high lighted portion?

The results generated by MTU in the recent past, make it difficult to imagine immediate success, no matter who the coach is. Success will have to be measured by standards put in place that will lead to longer-term correction rather than immediate wins.

 

[Greenbayguy]

Than we might as well give up because all of these guys are at least Tech's 3rd choice...

My argument is based on semantics. High profile candidates "interviewed" with Penn State because there was nothing to lose. Candidates will "talk" with MTU, but likely only the finalist will interview.

MTU should get a great, upper tier assistant, just don't expect to hear others express that they were candidates or allow themselves to be listed as finalists.

Eades, Hastings, Rud, Guentzel, or even Steve Johnson would do a nice job at MTU and appreciate the opportunity.

 

[bigblue_dl]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

The results generated by MTU in the recent past, make it difficult to imagine immediate success, no matter who the coach is. Success will have to be measured by standards put in place that will lead to longer-term correction rather than immediate wins.

There is absolutely no way that Blashill can turn WMU around in only one season. Oops.

 

[yooper(UP) hockey]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

Does anyone know if John Markell has been interviewed or considered? He has many years of HC experience at OSU.

 

[yooper(UP) hockey]

Re: Michigan Tech needs a new coach, what do you say Cary Eades?

Than we might as well give up because all of these guys are at least Tech's 3rd choice...

You cant give up. Somebody will come through and sign the dotted line.