Another great analysis by the two of you. It really shows your historical perspective on the program as well that Dr. Schmitt and Dr. Bowers may not have. I really hope they’re reading this material or see it if they’re not subscribers. I don’t know if they have a committee but would be interested to hear. As noted by Ryan and in other places we don’t seem to hear much. That needs to be rectified going forward. Thanks again.
I love Dan muse, and I think he should definitely be a top candidate. Only downside is you might have to wait until the NHL season/ Rangers season is over to hire him. If you don’t hear anything by beginning of April I would feel good he might be considering the job.
In listening to a podcast interview that Eric Lang did that’s on YouTube from 2023 he doesn’t sound like a coach who needs a ton of resources. AIC is not a big school and he still was able to do a lot with a little. Coming from being a coach at a school like Army will also do that too. You almost have to think he could have been a candidate for the Army HC job when Brian Riley announced his retirement if AIC made their announcement earlier.
Kirk MacDonald is a great option but your point was correct that RPI might be a lateral move at best and if he has a successful season in the AHL he may be getting NHL calls. Another one though you might have to wait like Dan Muse on. Great motivator though
Another factor is if RPI retained any hockey staff. We know Smith and Weber are out, but not much was heard about Lange and Zirnis. This is where maybe a public press conference call would have been better to hear any more information.
This also though is something RPI has to fix in the future. The days of beat writers in college hockey in our area is gone. The times Union won’t cover it unless it’s major, and even then will give it to a contractor. Ken Schott is not going to help. He is more worried about saying bye to Messa and his new seat at Union’s new arena.
This is why right now you guys are so important and appreciate your work you put in.
My opinion is with a lot of the Austrian and Latvian players on the team or coming in will be a factor for the new coach and if those coaches stay on. I would hope they keep Lange and keep an alum on staff and he could help.
Another great analysis by the two of you. It really shows your historical perspective on the program as well that Dr. Schmitt and Dr. Bowers may not have. I really hope they’re reading this material or see it if they’re not subscribers. I don’t know if they have a committee but would be interested to hear. As noted by Ryan and in other places we don’t seem to hear much. That needs to be rectified going forward. Thanks again.
I love Dan muse, and I think he should definitely be a top candidate. Only downside is you might have to wait until the NHL season/ Rangers season is over to hire him. If you don’t hear anything by beginning of April I would feel good he might be considering the job.
In listening to a podcast interview that Eric Lang did that’s on YouTube from 2023 he doesn’t sound like a coach who needs a ton of resources. AIC is not a big school and he still was able to do a lot with a little. Coming from being a coach at a school like Army will also do that too. You almost have to think he could have been a candidate for the Army HC job when Brian Riley announced his retirement if AIC made their announcement earlier.
Kirk MacDonald is a great option but your point was correct that RPI might be a lateral move at best and if he has a successful season in the AHL he may be getting NHL calls. Another one though you might have to wait like Dan Muse on. Great motivator though
Another factor is if RPI retained any hockey staff. We know Smith and Weber are out, but not much was heard about Lange and Zirnis. This is where maybe a public press conference call would have been better to hear any more information.
This also though is something RPI has to fix in the future. The days of beat writers in college hockey in our area is gone. The times Union won’t cover it unless it’s major, and even then will give it to a contractor. Ken Schott is not going to help. He is more worried about saying bye to Messa and his new seat at Union’s new arena.
This is why right now you guys are so important and appreciate your work you put in.
Lange is staying on for now during this transition period, but we'll have to see if the new coach keeps him. Not sure about Zirnis
My opinion is with a lot of the Austrian and Latvian players on the team or coming in will be a factor for the new coach and if those coaches stay on. I would hope they keep Lange and keep an alum on staff and he could help.