It was announced tonight that Oklahoma City Barons head coach Todd Nelson will coach the western conference AHL all-star team at the upcoming all-star game. Congrats to him. He's having a fantastic season thus far.
The 2012 AHL All-Star Classic is to be held on Jan. 29-30 in Atlantic City, N.J.
As of right now the Barons are 1st overall in the AHL standings with a record of 22-8-1-3 (48 points). That's pretty damn good.
Then there's the parent club Do we dare talk about the Oilers record right now? Good grief what a bad season.
Here's my idea. For all that Nelson has done for OKC, you'd have to think he's one of the first on the list to replace a sinking Tom Renney. The Renney era is coming to a close and why not roll with Nelson at the helm?
His first season he helped the Barons make the playoffs. This year, he's helping this team be champions.
I say if and when Tom Renney is fired. I'd take a long serious look at hiring Todd Nelson. He's earned a look.
-Written by Smokin' Ray Burnt-
Sunday, January 1, 2012
OKC Barons Coach Todd Nelson To Replace Oilers' Tom Renney?
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Is this really the coaches doing or is it the commitment of management creating a much stronger team than what we have seen in the past?
ReplyDeleteThey have spent money on the Barons and have a pretty deep prospects pool. This is a damn good roster.
I agree with you Raine. The Oilers did spend more money and effort into creating a solid farm team this year. But some credit should be given to coach Nelson. He's done a lot to make this a cohesive team and they are playing well.
ReplyDeleteBut that doesn't mean squat in the case of the Oilers. 3 different coaches in the last 4 years and they still suck. Not really the coaches fault. But when changes need to be made, they usually axe the coaches.
Nelson has done a great job! I am pleasantly surprised with the efforts of the Barons. Money spent, players brought in aside - you still need a good coach.
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