[NHL] Gretzky to Coach Phoenix Coyotes

[Steven]

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/coyotes/ar...tzky-ON-CR.html

[NEVER85]

False alarm apparently.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp...807_163911_5096

[Ayepecks]

I wouldn't say false alarm... I'd say they're denying it, like expected.

[bigbluepride35]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2128012

http://www.sportsline.com/nhl/story/8713770

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/hock...h.ap/index.html

Well everyone's picking up on the story so if it IS false that would be embarrassing. Would be interesting to see what kind of a coach he makes. And it might make people care about the Coyotes lol. If he coaches against the Rangers I'd try to get tickets.

[bayrider]

lets just wait for the press conference. Obviously Gretzky is no amateur to hockey, it might be good for the franchise especially after this lockout to boost ticket sales and what-not.... but! we all know Gretzky is a busy man, so its up in the air if u ask me, i won't say much else until the conference.

[Matrix XII]

I'd rather he coach a Canadian team... It just doesn't seem right in Phoenix, no offense :(

[Pulaski]

NO it doesn't. Seems out of place. Think he'll be a good coach?

[Chris Allen Veteran]

Heard about this yesterday. I think it's good for him and the team that he will be coaching, however I wish it were for a Canadian team.

[mobo49]

I'd rather he coach a Canadian team... It just doesn't seem right in Phoenix, no offense :(

586343753[/snapback]

Ya, give em the leafs ;)

[MikeFu84]

Its official. New conference today at 4pm ET.

[mobo49]

Im sure phoenix will have a better year this year then..

[CatnipOligarchy]

well if he's half as good as a coach as he was on the ice, the coyotes have bright days ahead

[mobo49]

well if he's half as good as a coach as he was on the ice, the coyotes have bright days ahead

586344982[/snapback]

For sure...If hockey doesn't fly in the desert now, it never will.

[bayrider]

well if he's half as good as a coach as he was on the ice, the coyotes have bright days ahead

586344982[/snapback]

not to mention some of the players they signed in the last 2 years. I think the Coyotes will be a fairly good team this season

[Fred Derf Veteran]

He should lace them up again so he can hold the titles of owner, coach and player. :D

That'll show Mario...

[2xSilverKnight]

He should lace them up again so he can hold the titles of owner, coach and player.  :D

That'll show Mario...

586345050[/snapback]

:laugh:

The first line of the penguins is insane ..

Lemieux, Crosby, and Rechi.

[mobo49]

:laugh:

The first line of the penguins is insane ..

Lemieux, Crosby, and Rechi.

586345069[/snapback]

Time took its toll on the great ones legs but it would be nice to see.

[Chris Allen Veteran]

He should lace them up again so he can hold the titles of owner, coach and player.  :D

That'll show Mario...

586345050[/snapback]

That would be insane!

[Matrix XII]

I really hope he doesn't play again though. I think MJ kinda made his legacy a bit worse by coming back. Mario made a good choice by coming back but Gretzky is just such a legend he needs to let his records sit :)

[Ayepecks]

Ugh... I'm so ****ed off he has Smith on his staff. Babcock is an idiot for letting him walk.

[Hipster]

I'd rather he coach a Canadian team... It just doesn't seem right in Phoenix, no offense :(

586343753[/snapback]

If you saw the girls in Phoenix, (in Tempe/Scottsdale) you would understand. :shifty:

Seriously though, Gretzky is a veteran and he probably wants to settle down in a place with great weather, lots of golf, a little privacy, and an abundance of over priced restaurants. Phoenix is pretty beautiful when its not Summer time.

[mobo49]

Better watch em now...They just signed Cujo today...

[bayrider]

why should Gretzky coach in Canada? Hockey needs exposure south of the border, and theres no one else better than Gretzky to do it