If that's the case, McDermott will be out of a job by 2019. It wouldn't be the first time that a young HC made the mistake of tying himself to a fellow staff member and ended up taking the fall for it. McD is stubborn and he's loyal, and he probably feels like he has to make a point about sticking with the guys who followed him to his first HC gig. The thing is, the best head coaches are absolutely ruthless when it comes to holding their reports accountable. McD might have to learn this the hard way.
He is predicting it, not advocating for it. When did you become such a troll? You used to be beautiful.