Dave Tippett's Nightmare Arizona Coyotes Season

Never Before Had Arizona Coyotes’ HC Dave Tippett Experienced Such A Bad Season

A head coach suffers when his teams plays poorly, and is joyful and proud when they play up to their expectations. Last season Head Coach Dave Tippett definitely experienced the former. His anguish after continuous losses was hard to bear, if you ever watched any of his post game press conference videos. Take a look at Dave Tippett’s comments in this press conference after another loss. CLICK HERE

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Dave Tippett enters his sixth season as the Coyotes Head Coach. Tippett was named the 17th head coach in Coyotes/Jets franchise history on September 24, 2009. even with uncertain ownership issues, and rumors of the team re-locating, he hung in there to develop a winner.

In his five seasons as the Arizona Coyotes head coach, he has compiled a 193-126-57 record (443 points) and three postseason appearances. Tippett is now the all-time winningest coach in franchise history, while his .589 points percentage is the highest of any head coach in team history.

His coaching record has been impeccable up until last season with the Arizona Coyotes. His lowest full-season point total was in the 2008-09 season with Dallas when his team collected 83 points.

Head Coaching Record:	Regular Season	Playoffs
Season	Team	G	W	L	T/OT	PTS	G	W	L
2002-03	Dallas	82	46	17	19	111	12	6	6
2003-04	Dallas	82	41	26	15	97	5	1	4
2005-06	Dallas	82	53	23	6	112	5	1	4
2006-07	Dallas	82	50	25	7	107	7	3	4
2007-08	Dallas	82	45	30	7	97	18	10	8
2008-09	Dallas	82	36	35	11	83	—	—	—
2009-10	Phoenix	82	50	25	7	107	7	3	4
2010-11	Phoenix	82	43	26	13	99	4	0	4
2011-12	Phoenix	82	42	27	13	97	16	9	7
2012-13	Phoenix	48	21	18	9	51	—	—	—
2013-14	Phoenix	82	37	30	15	89	—	—	—
2014-15	ARIZONA	82	24	50	8	56	—	—	—
	TOTAL	950	488	332	130	1106	74	33	41

With some trades and signing of free agents the face of the team will include: Vermette, Michalek, Grossmann, Gordon, Richardson, and Downie. Coach Dave Tippett hopes the losing is behind him. At the horizon, he still has great hope for young gun prospects like Max Domi, Anthony Duclair, Brendan Perlini, and Christian Dvorak to help bring a smile to his face.

The losing has not been easy on the coach, and at recent town hall meeting where the ownership and management of the team answered questions from the fans, one fan asked Head Coach Dave Tippett about how he handled the losing. He responded that “losing sucks.” His competitive nature always comes into play, and this man really hates to lose.

He has tried to instill that in his players, but last season things fell apart. Once management was resolved that the season was pretty much a lost cause, the “retooling” began.

The addition of Duclair for Yandle was a move which was painful, but had to be made. Losing Vermette and Michalek, along with the injuries to Boedker and Hanzel put the nail in the coffin.

I’m certain Head Coach Dave Tippett will have his team ready to play come October 9th against the arch rival Los Angeles Kings.

Dave Tippett has had his fill of losing, and now wants to get back to normal winning ways. Will it happen?

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