Steve Ott

[stanw]

I read the other day the Seattle Kraken hired former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach to be their new head coach.
Any chance Craig Berube will reach out and try to get Steve Ott to come up to Toronto.

[Aesa]

I read the other day the Seattle Kraken hired former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach to be their new head coach.
Any chance Craig Berube will reach out and try to get Steve Ott to come up to Toronto.

Chief might but considering Ott has worked with both and loves this area, I doubt he would uproot his family to go to that pressure cooker.

[IsDurbanodoingtime]

I really don't know what Ott brings to the table as a value added. A great guy in the lockerrroom but what has he really contributed that puts him on a pedestal over say someone like mike van ryn? As a player, Armey brought him along in the miller trade for veteran grit/leadership. Yeah his chirps were great but we lost badly in the first round to chicago. Same theme throughout his tenure as a player. And as a coach? Career assistant sorry. Would much rather have brad shaw taking over his portfolio. We would have won game 7 in winnipeg. Sorry to be harsh but we kicked chief to the curb not sure why otter gets so much leeway.

[skilles]

I really don't know what Ott brings to the table as a value added. A great guy in the lockerrroom but what has he really contributed that puts him on a pedestal over say someone like mike van ryn? As a player, Armey brought him along in the miller trade for veteran grit/leadership. Yeah his chirps were great but we lost badly in the first round to chicago. Same theme throughout his tenure as a player. And as a coach? Career assistant sorry. Would much rather have brad shaw taking over his portfolio. We would have won game 7 in winnipeg. Sorry to be harsh but we kicked chief to the curb not sure why otter gets so much leeway.

Sometimes its more about developing than contributing, Ott was probably brought in to learn to contribute later.

[TheJackBurton]

I really don't know what Ott brings to the table as a value added. A great guy in the lockerrroom but what has he really contributed that puts him on a pedestal over say someone like mike van ryn? As a player, Armey brought him along in the miller trade for veteran grit/leadership. Yeah his chirps were great but we lost badly in the first round to chicago. Same theme throughout his tenure as a player. And as a coach? Career assistant sorry. Would much rather have brad shaw taking over his portfolio. We would have won game 7 in winnipeg. Sorry to be harsh but we kicked chief to the curb not sure why otter gets so much leeway.

Ott doesn't run the D, so if we were to bring in Shaw, Ott would still be here.

Ott is more in control of the offense and the PP.

[dhsux]

He's been here for some 7 years now through multiple coaching changes and a Stanley Cup. I'd say he's well liked players and staff and competent if not actually good at his coaching job.

We'll see what Monty does but they have a past relationship too. My money says he stays here.

[HighStick]

I'm guessing Otters great behind the scenes because he has survived numerous coaching changes. Must be good with the X's and O's.

[noted]

I really don't know what Ott brings to the table as a value added. A great guy in the lockerrroom but what has he really contributed that puts him on a pedestal over say someone like mike van ryn? As a player, Armey brought him along in the miller trade for veteran grit/leadership. Yeah his chirps were great but we lost badly in the first round to chicago. Same theme throughout his tenure as a player. And as a coach? Career assistant sorry. Would much rather have brad shaw taking over his portfolio. We would have won game 7 in winnipeg. Sorry to be harsh but we kicked chief to the curb not sure why otter gets so much leeway.

He brings more to the Blues than you’re bringing to this forum

[Section315]

Ott is valuable because he's not that far removed from his playing days. He can relate to this generation still and help deliver the message to the group.

[brianstlou2]

Ott is valuable because he's not that far removed from his playing days. He can relate to this generation still and help deliver the message to the group.

How long is that true for? It’s been 8-9 years since he’s played…not since 2016.

[IsDurbanodoingtime]

I really don't know what Ott brings to the table as a value added. A great guy in the lockerrroom but what has he really contributed that puts him on a pedestal over say someone like mike van ryn? As a player, Armey brought him along in the miller trade for veteran grit/leadership. Yeah his chirps were great but we lost badly in the first round to chicago. Same theme throughout his tenure as a player. And as a coach? Career assistant sorry. Would much rather have brad shaw taking over his portfolio. We would have won game 7 in winnipeg. Sorry to be harsh but we kicked chief to the curb not sure why otter gets so much leeway.

He brings more to the Blues than you’re bringing to this forum

Really? How much more? Irony.