Dave Cameron's First Press Conference: Media Round Up
A round up of the tweets, sound bites, and video from Dave Cameron's first availability as head coach of the Ottawa Senators.
After being curiously absent from Bryan Murray's announcement that he was the 10th head coach of the Ottawa Senators, Dave Cameron made his first appearance in front of the cameras today to outline his plan for the team going forward.
Introductory thoughts:
Dave Cameron's 1st presser as head coach. Calls it a "bittersweet day" pic.twitter.com/nXfaESU9w4
— Brent Wallace (@tsn_wally) December 9, 2014 Says he was caught off guard by the change. Found out about 11 yesterday morning. Very bittersweet feeling #cbcott #Sens
— Dan Séguin (@SeguinSports) December 9, 2014 Dave Cameron on replacing Paul MacLean: "It's a tough day when you lose a friend. The best word is bittersweet."
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 9, 2014 On the coaching staff:
Cameron won't make any additions to his staff. Mark Reeds will come back on the bench with Jason Smith.
— Brent Wallace (@tsn_wally) December 9, 2014 For those worried about the financial ramifications and optics of another internal higher, this isn't exactly great news.
Mark Reeds goes back to bench. No new coaches added to staff. #sens Cameron will delegate more with assistants.
— Wayne Scanlan (@HockeyScanner) December 9, 2014 Coaching philosophy:
Cameron "at the end of the day you're as good as your players".
— Brent Wallace (@tsn_wally) December 9, 2014 Cameron "I'm a stickler for detail".
— Brent Wallace (@tsn_wally) December 9, 2014 Cameron says shots against is a pressing issue that will be dealt with.
— Brent Wallace (@tsn_wally) December 9, 2014 Dave Cameron: "I honestly believe that hard work and fun can be said in the same sentence."
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 9, 2014 Cameron: "I told this team I believe in them."
— Wayne Scanlan (@HockeyScanner) December 9, 2014 Cameron compares player roles to a jigsaw puzzle. Can't have any pieces missing. #sens
— Wayne Scanlan (@HockeyScanner) December 9, 2014 "When things are in turmoil, they're too complicated. You have to simplify." #cameron
— Wayne Scanlan (@HockeyScanner) December 9, 2014 "I'm not much for juggling lines." #cameron
— Wayne Scanlan (@HockeyScanner) December 9, 2014 What might change things with this team? "My teaching background is, I'm a REAL stickler for detail. I'm a real detail guy"
— Stu Mills (@StuMillsCBC) December 9, 2014 "I think I'm fair. If you've got a better way, come in and see me with your idea", says #sens new coach of his style.
— Stu Mills (@StuMillsCBC) December 9, 2014 Dave Cameron is a good communicator. He's answering questions with examples, restating his idea as he brings his answer to a close.
— Stu Mills (@StuMillsCBC) December 9, 2014 "I know how hard it is to be an nhl player. I respect that. I don't want a player to think I think he's a bad player. I know he's good"
— Stu Mills (@StuMillsCBC) December 9, 2014 Awesome baseball analogy from Cameron on Karlsson. "I don't want to cut his home runs down. I want to cut his strikeouts down."
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 9, 2014 You face the Stanley Cup champs next. Are you worried? "I've always said to break a slump, you need to beat a real good team"
— Stu Mills (@StuMillsCBC) December 9, 2014 Cameron personal history/personal reflections:
Cameron tells us he was a high school guidance counsellor, and loved teaching. "I just loved coaching a little bit more".
— Stu Mills (@StuMillsCBC) December 9, 2014 Now a very reflective Coach Cameron is going into the need for balance in all aspects of life. This will be interesting. #sens
— Stu Mills (@StuMillsCBC) December 9, 2014 "After I finished in '85, I needed 3-4 credits for my business degree: I hold the record in PEI for most years to earn a degree" Cameron
— Stu Mills (@StuMillsCBC) December 9, 2014 "I've been trying to get to the NHL level for a long time. I feel comfortable," says Cameron. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) December 9, 2014 New #Sens coach has a degree, led young offenders on overnight camping trips and became a high school guidance counsellor. Nbd
— Stu Mills (@StuMillsCBC) December 9, 2014 Misc. thoughts from morning practice/player availability:
Interesting to watch practice today and how much the assistant coaches are allowed to be involved. A lot more vocal.
— Brent Wallace (@tsn_wally) December 9, 2014 Chris Neil on his fight with Derek Dorsett on Sunday 'my only regret is that I didn't hit him again' #cbcott #Sens
— Dan Séguin (@SeguinSports) December 9, 2014 Bobby Ryan says that 'a change was needed, time will tell if this was the right one' #cbcott #Sens
— Dan Séguin (@SeguinSports) December 9, 2014 Bobby Ryan: "I think we knew that something was going to happen or a chip was going to fall."
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 9, 2014 Bobby Ryan says MacLean was very approachable in his office. "I always thought Paul was listening when I took the time to go."
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 9, 2014 Ryan on firing: "It's not like Mac left the room and we were rejoicing."
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 9, 2014 No changes to the Sens line combos and d-pairings in the first practice under Dave Cameron.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 9, 2014 The assistants - Jason Smith, Rick Wamsley & Mark Reeds - have a much bigger role in running drills here in Dave Cameron's first practice.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) December 9, 2014 Cameron's voice is like a soothing ocean sound.
— Paul (@Sens_Army_) December 9, 2014 Paul MacLean will address the media today at 3:30. Will be live on TSN.ca
— Brent Wallace (@tsn_wally) December 9, 2014