There is and was a learning period and that is an acceptable explanation. That boat I'm afraid has sailed. Lord has the support of the fans and the owner group, so has the luxury that many coaches don't have, he is in a pretty good place job wise and results have been achieved. I don't know how lucky the players are to have him, I'm sure opinions are widespread as in any employee/boss relationship. As in any position the management and performance is ultimately down to Lord, he picked the team, he's trained them and guided the team throughout the game. Do l rate Lord as a player, yes undoubtedly a massive loss to the team when he is not on the ice. As a coach on the bench, l rate him as a C+, he's ok, performances tend to slump. l don't believe away from the Devils he'd be afforded the same luxury and gain the achievements he has, maybe that's a good thing, maybe not.
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