The Unofficial Fire Ron Wilson/Ron Wilson is the Greatest Thread

[Bender]

Hold on guys. You sure you want to be labeled as not a real Leafs fan by nutman?

The horror!

[Derk]

Hold on guys. You sure you want to be labeled as not a real Leafs fan by nutman?

Would that be the same as being labeled as not a real Canadian for not cheering for the Canucks / Habs / Sens / etc. in the playoffs?

[slapshot]

I would miss Wilson not sticking it to the media over their dumb questions, snarky accusations and self-righteous assessments.

[hockeyfan1]

I have a feeling Burke will be keeping a close eye on Wilson this season. If he doesn't get the job done (i.e. the Leafs are out of it again by Christmas), I think a change will be made.

That is why it's so crucial for this team to play well in the first-half of the season (if they are to have a chance at being called " improved", and Burke will have to take more than one factor before determining if Wilson goes, such as how well the players are responding & coalescing with the coach's system and overall communication.  Very important, more for Wilson's future than anyone else.  The challenge will definitely be his to take.

[Tigger]

Nothing like a polarizing title to get things going.

Does anyone really think Wilson is the greatest though? I think the Leafs could do way, way worse but he's not without his flaws. The team didn't seem to quit on him last year so that's something.

To what effect the new assistants will have and a full year of Reimer ( nothing says good coaching like great goaltending, or is that a good to be lucky thing... ) will be interesting to see.

[SFBayLeaf]

Special teams.

That is all.

[Damian]

A short leash this year though, thats the difference (we hope)

[Omallley]

Special teams.

That is all.

Seriously. That will pretty much determine his fate, I'd imagine.

[Damian]

I would miss Wilson not sticking it to the media over their dumb questions, snarky accusations and self-righteous assessments.

Sounds like overflowing sarcasm?

or dripping

[13th fan]

I thought it was pretty funny , even though its a parody there is some truth to it  (warning strong language)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sdhJf4hBoQ&NR=1

[cw]

Coaches on the hot seat - Mike Brophy
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2011/08/17/brophy_aug17/
Ron Wilson, Toronto Maple Leafs: You could make the case Wilson has not been given much to work with, but at the end of the day no playoff appearances in three seasons in Toronto coupled with lousy special teams has him on the hot seat. With all the changes GM Brian Burke has made to this team, including changing Wilson's assistant coaches, this team had better be in playoff contention from the get-go or else. If not, it would seem logical that a coaching change will be made.

Darryl Boyce is the only Leaf to have played for the Leafs before Wilson arrived (one game). Grabovski, Schenn & Kulemin are the only three Leafs remaining from Wilson's first season with the Leafs. At least 73 different players have played a game for the Leafs under Wilson (who chooses the roster from training camp).

[BlueWhiteBlood]

Coaches on the hot seat - Mike Brophy
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2011/08/17/brophy_aug17/
Ron Wilson, Toronto Maple Leafs: You could make the case Wilson has not been given much to work with, but at the end of the day no playoff appearances in three seasons in Toronto coupled with lousy special teams has him on the hot seat. With all the changes GM Brian Burke has made to this team, including changing Wilson's assistant coaches, this team had better be in playoff contention from the get-go or else. If not, it would seem logical that a coaching change will be made.

Darryl Boyce is the only Leaf to have played for the Leafs before Wilson arrived (one game). Grabovski, Schenn & Kulemin are the only three Leafs remaining from Wilson's first season with the Leafs. At least 73 different players have played a game for the Leafs under Wilson (who chooses the roster from training camp).

I don't get that they or whoever expected Ron Wilson to make the playoffs with as much turnover that has gone on since he arrived. Is that even realistic? Hot seat?

[Saint Nik]

I don't get that they or whoever expected Ron Wilson to make the playoffs with as much turnover that has gone on since he arrived. Is that even realistic? Hot seat?

I think the absence of an extension makes it pretty clear that Wilson is on thin ice.

[BlueWhiteBlood]

I don't get that they or whoever expected Ron Wilson to make the playoffs with as much turnover that has gone on since he arrived. Is that even realistic? Hot seat?

I think the absence of an extension makes it pretty clear that Wilson is on thin ice.

Yeah, I'm less worried about his situation with Burke, than the way the media talks about him, about how he failed to make the playoffs, like it was some kind of expectation. I just feel that it was unrealistic in the first place, when they ripped what poor team was there down and started to build it back up. They talk about the Leafs of the past three years like they were only tinkered with, which is not what I witnessed.

[Saint Nik]

Yeah, I'm less worried about his situation with Burke, than the way the media talks about him, about how he failed to make the playoffs, like it was some kind of expectation.

I think that enough players have struggled and regressed/hit bumps in the road that it's fair to say that Wilson probably didn't get the absolute most he could have from his team. I think a lot of his personnel decisions are pretty suspect as well.

I don't think he's done a tremendous job and the hot seat is probably well earned.