Are these press conferences necessary?

[Unmasked 0]

I just read the article with Yzerman's interview.about "Everybody has a value; some players are more marketable than others. We have to go specifically to the players who are most in demand and several teams had inquired and expressed interest in Andreas." I am reading the news right now, and that's a quote from his speech. What did he say? What's the point? I mean, he's a great coach. Did a fantastic job for Tampa Bay, but for real. 
P.S. Was reading this article https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/notes-yzerman-discusses-trades-state-of-team-on-deadline-day/c-315497924, while posting this thread. "GM hopes fans will be patient during rebuild; Wings also pick up Timashov on waivers". The irony is strong with this one. He like knows what I'm thinking about)

Edited February 25, 2020 by Unmasked

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

14 minutes ago, Unmasked said:

I just read the article with Yzerman's interview.about "Everybody has a value; some players are more marketable than others. We have to go specifically to the players who are most in demand and several teams had inquired and expressed interest in Andreas." I am reading the news right now, and that's a quote from his speech. What did he say? What's the point? I mean, he's a great coach. Did a fantastic job for Tampa Bay, but for real. 
P.S. Was reading this article https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/notes-yzerman-discusses-trades-state-of-team-on-deadline-day/c-315497924, while posting this thread. "GM hopes fans will be patient during rebuild; Wings also pick up Timashov on waivers". The irony is strong with this one. He like knows what I'm thinking about)

The actual conference was pretty boring and nothing interesting was said. Just empty words, trust the plan, be patient, stuff. What can you really expect though? A smart guy is never gonna reveal much of what's behind the curtain.

I don't remember Yzerman ever really being a standout media guy. He's pretty much the same way now. Pretty boring to listen to. Holland wasn't any better. It's whatever.

Edited February 25, 2020 by ChristopherReevesLegs

[greenrebellion 415]

I think the biggest thing that came out of it was that he seemed to imply that Blashill might be staying beyond this season.

[The 91 of Ryans 3,019]

3 minutes ago, greenrebellion said:

I think the biggest thing that came out of it was that he seemed to imply that Blashill might be staying beyond this seaso

Exhibit A - Raty

Exhibit B - Hughes III 

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

11 minutes ago, greenrebellion said:

I think the biggest thing that came out of it was that he seemed to imply that Blashill might be staying beyond this season.

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

2 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Yeah. Chris Reeve died several years ago.

[kliq 3,763]

Press conferences are simply about PR, I have never really cared about what a GM says during one and I likely never will. I never understood why some get all worked up from them.

[Akakabuto 1,842]

I blame the media. They are lazy and they suck. 

Edited February 25, 2020 by Akakabuto

[marcaractac 3,963]

5 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Yeah. Chris Reeve died several years ago.

But his legs will live forever

[F.Michael 4,590]

8 hours ago, greenrebellion said:

I think the biggest thing that came out of it was that he seemed to imply that Blashill might be staying beyond this season.

[The 91 of Ryans 3,019]

9 hours ago, greenrebellion said:

I think the biggest thing that came out of it was that he seemed to imply that Blashill might be staying beyond this season.

This is what he actually said

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“I”m not going to make any decisions on anything until the season is over,” Yzerman said. “We are going to sit down and go over it, but again, I think Jeff has done a really good job. I’ve enjoyed working with him and as of right now, I don’t plan to make a change. You read into that what you want.”

= I'm not firing him before this season ends. 

Blashill will not be back next year. 

[krsmith17 7,191]

33 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said:

This is what he actually said

= I'm not firing him before this season ends. 

Blashill will not be back next year. 

Blashill *might* be back next year.

[F.Michael 4,590]

37 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said:

This is what he actually said

= I'm not firing him before this season ends. 

Blashill will not be back next year. 

Unless Gallant/Laviolette/Babcock/Boudreau/Cooper are employed, or find employment sooner than later...

3 minutes ago, krsmith17 said:

Blashill *might* be back next year.

This...

Edited February 25, 2020 by F.Michael

[The 91 of Ryans 3,019]

15 minutes ago, krsmith17 said:

Blashill *might* be back next year.

Mantha *might* score 30 someday

[e_prime 1,936]

6 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said:

Mantha *might* score 30 someday

Mantha *will* injure himself doing something stupid again.

[Learn2LuvIt 246]

1 hour ago, The 91 of Ryans said:

This is what he actually said

= I'm not firing him before this season ends. 

Blashill will not be back next year. 

Blashill might be an okay AHL coach but he sucks as an NHL coach and I like him well enough not to embarrass him and fire him now when this season is far beyond repair

[krsmith17 7,191]

33 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said:

Mantha *might* score 30 someday

Ok... What's your point?

[The 91 of Ryans 3,019]

9 minutes ago, krsmith17 said:

Ok... What's your point?

That you and everyone know that Blashill won't be back and that you're splitting hairs with your *might* BS

[krsmith17 7,191]

14 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said:

That you and everyone know that Blashill won't be back and that you're splitting hairs with your *might* BS

I don't "know" that Blashill is going to be back, any more than I "know" that Mantha will stay healthy enough next season to score 30+, or that the Wings will win the draft lottery. Blashill *might* be back next season. Wouldn't surprise me either way. Mantha will *likely* score 30+ next season, if he can stat healthy. We aren't likely to win the draft lottery, but maybe...

[xtrememachine1 795]

He's not going to be like "Blashill?  Man, that dude is so fired at the end of the year.  Hell, I might fire him in the 3rd period of our last game."  He'll say nice things, maybe he'll move him to another spot in the franchise or just let him go.  Either way I can't imagine, regardless of the talent on the team, a coach with a record this bad staying.  That really sends the wrong message.

[The 91 of Ryans 3,019]

10 minutes ago, xtrememachine1 said:

He's not going to be like "Blashill?  Man, that dude is so fired at the end of the year.  Hell, I might fire him in the 3rd period of our last game."  He'll say nice things, maybe he'll move him to another spot in the franchise or just let him go.  Either way I can't imagine, regardless of the talent on the team, a coach with a record this bad staying.  That really sends the wrong message.

Agreed. It's the single, easiest thing Yzerman can do to try and improve this team. 

Also, if GM is still trying to see what he truly has in some of these players, why not see how they perform in a different system, with a new voice?

Blashill is gonzo. 100%. 

[Barrie 900]

I liked at the end, when he was asked if these press conferences would be every Monday, Stevie said, "Yes, every Monday after the trade deadline"

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

10 hours ago, The 91 of Ryans said:

This is what he actually said

= I'm not firing him before this season ends. 

Blashill will not be back next year. 

Who is your avatar?

[Akakabuto 1,842]

7 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Who is your avatar?

Been wondering the same...

[TheXym 2,606]

12 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Who is your avatar?

 

4 hours ago, Akakabuto said:

Been wondering the same...

You guys must be young.  Looks like Miss Elizabeth, ex-wife and valet of Macho Man Randy Savage.