Coaching Question

[NCAAFBall00]

Was just about to go pick up NHL22 for Ps5.. My question is what do we look for when it comes to NHL coaching and AHL coaching for franchise mode... I know what to look for when it comes to scouts but can't find a youtube video that explains much about what to look for as far as coaching

[Instant C1a55ic]

Quote: Originally Posted by NCAAFBall00

Was just about to go pick up NHL22 for Ps5.. My question is what do we look for when it comes to NHL coaching and AHL coaching for franchise mode... I know what to look for when it comes to scouts but can't find a youtube video that explains much about what to look for as far as coaching

It depends on what you want to do with your current head coach. I always go to the coach and see how the players that I have already fit the scheme. Obviously you look at your top talent first, and see how they fit. If the percentage is low, or your top talent dont fit the scheme, I would dump the coach ASAP.

If hiring a new coach, I tend to start off cheap and hire a B overall coach with low B or better skills because he can always improve as the years go on. The most important thing again, is scheme. Find the coach that has the highest percentage for scheme fit for the talent you already have, and DO NOT forget to look at your top talent to see how they match up with it. I have made the mistake of hiring a high ovr coach, but none of my top talent fit the scheme.

Once you have the coach, get NHL scouts out ASAP to get scouting for players to better fit the scheme. Wait around 60 days, and then start shopping for players.

If you need any other guidance, let me know. I have rebuilt like 4 teams so far this cycle, and I got it down pretty well.

[kinsmen7]

Quote: Originally Posted by Instant C1a55ic

It depends on what you want to do with your current head coach. I always go to the coach and see how the players that I have already fit the scheme. Obviously you look at your top talent first, and see how they fit. If the percentage is low, or your top talent dont fit the scheme, I would dump the coach ASAP. If hiring a new coach, I tend to start off cheap and hire a B overall coach with low B or better skills because he can always improve as the years go on. The most important thing again, is scheme. Find the coach that has the highest percentage for scheme fit for the talent you already have, and DO NOT forget to look at your top talent to see how they match up with it. I have made the mistake of hiring a high ovr coach, but none of my top talent fit the scheme. Once you have the coach, get NHL scouts out ASAP to get scouting for players to better fit the scheme. Wait around 60 days, and then start shopping for players. If you need any other guidance, let me know. I have rebuilt like 4 teams so far this cycle, and I got it down pretty well.

This hits the nail on the head. I typically struggle to replace head coaches because the teams that I run are typically low budget.

Question: Does a lack of chemistry affect player progression? I'm currently playing every game, but can't afford to hire a new coach. The closest I can get to even being neutral with my d-pairing is- -3, 0, 0 for the 3 pairings, with the top pairing having my top D prospect on it. Just want to make sure this won't be a long term progression issue for him.

[Instant C1a55ic]

Quote: Originally Posted by kinsmen7

This hits the nail on the head. I typically struggle to replace head coaches because the teams that I run are typically low budget. Question: Does a lack of chemistry affect player progression? I'm currently playing every game, but can't afford to hire a new coach. The closest I can get to even being neutral with my d-pairing is- -3, 0, 0 for the 3 pairings, with the top pairing having my top D prospect on it. Just want to make sure this won't be a long term progression issue for him.

Yes, line chem can make or break almost every player.

I drafted a 77ovr elite med defenseman and had him near a 90 at seasons end with him on a +3 line. He had 11 goals, and 47 helpers in 65 games.

Always, and I mean ALWAYS take control of your AHL lines and put those guys in a good position line wise. If not, you will be stuck with mid 70's players nearing age 30.

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[kinsmen7]

Quote: Originally Posted by Instant C1a55ic

Yes, line chem can make or break almost every player. I drafted a 77ovr elite med defenseman and had him near a 90 at seasons end with him on a +3 line. He had 11 goals, and 47 helpers in 65 games. Always, and I mean ALWAYS take control of your AHL lines and put those guys in a good position line wise. If not, you will be stuck with mid 70's players nearing age 30. Sent from my SM-F916U using Operation Sports mobile app

Crap. My AHL lines are fine, it's my NHL lines that are bust. Did a "2022-23" expansion (set some house rules for picking, simmed a year so that I'd draft around 4-5 OA, kept the players that I drafted, etc.), so my lineup is pretty rotten in the first place, but I've got Nemec playing on the top pair...I'm only 4 games in, but he has a goal and a couple of assists, so maybe if I keep producing with him it'll be fine. If not, I guess I'll have to send him to the AHL and replace him with some other scrub that I've got

[Instant C1a55ic]

Quote: Originally Posted by kinsmen7

Crap. My AHL lines are fine, it's my NHL lines that are bust. Did a "2022-23" expansion (set some house rules for picking, simmed a year so that I'd draft around 4-5 OA, kept the players that I drafted, etc.), so my lineup is pretty rotten in the first place, but I've got Nemec playing on the top pair...I'm only 4 games in, but he has a goal and a couple of assists, so maybe if I keep producing with him it'll be fine. If not, I guess I'll have to send him to the AHL and replace him with some other scrub that I've got

Just gotta play with it a bit. Try and get attainable players on the cheap that help line chem. It will boost the other players, at the expense of drafting in the top 10 the next season lol

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[kinsmen7]

Quote: Originally Posted by Instant C1a55ic

Just gotta play with it a bit. Try and get attainable players on the cheap that help line chem. It will boost the other players, at the expense of drafting in the top 10 the next season lol Sent from my SM-F916U using Operation Sports mobile app

Hahaha, yeah...I'm playing every game so I'm going to assume that I won't be picking top 10 (regardless of how my team is), but I also want the young core that I've got to develop properly. Fortunately the only rookie skater that I've got in mish-mash of a lineup is Nemec. Everyone else is in the AHL/CHL/etc.

[NCAAFBall00]

Quote: Originally Posted by Instant C1a55ic

It depends on what you want to do with your current head coach. I always go to the coach and see how the players that I have already fit the scheme. Obviously you look at your top talent first, and see how they fit. If the percentage is low, or your top talent dont fit the scheme, I would dump the coach ASAP. If hiring a new coach, I tend to start off cheap and hire a B overall coach with low B or better skills because he can always improve as the years go on. The most important thing again, is scheme. Find the coach that has the highest percentage for scheme fit for the talent you already have, and DO NOT forget to look at your top talent to see how they match up with it. I have made the mistake of hiring a high ovr coach, but none of my top talent fit the scheme. Once you have the coach, get NHL scouts out ASAP to get scouting for players to better fit the scheme. Wait around 60 days, and then start shopping for players. If you need any other guidance, let me know. I have rebuilt like 4 teams so far this cycle, and I got it down pretty well.

I forgot to check this before i hired my coach and went for A in Influence instead of checking for scheme... However I play on playing all of the games and not simulating so i dont know if playing all of the games in AHL and NHL makes a difference on the coach or not