now.

Isn’t kind of unusual to hire someone that has never coached before?
Thanks Hildy for the heads up

Can you coach the rat trick?

Mellanby’s work ethic is something everyone in that locker room can learn from. If they all put forth the effort that he did as a player, nothing can stand in our way. Making that a reality … well, we’ll see.

"One of my strengths as a player, I played pretty much every role there is to play: first line, fourth line, I scraped a little bit to make my way. I can identify with it all. I ended up being a captain and leader, which gives me perspective on that. Some days, your top players need guidance and some days it’s other guys. I want to provide that."

Now that Kariya and Walt are gone we lack age, we lack experience. Andy Mac has some of it but people will be stepping into new roles and need some guidance which is pretty much what an assistant coach does anyway.

Hell, look at Joe Sacco. His career arc is about the same as Scott Mellanby’s. Even if it’s at a different position, both playing and coaching.

I don’t see how having Scott Mellanby around could hurt The Note. I really like this move.