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Post by BCNB on Dec 4, 2009 17:55:53 GMT -5
The Philadelphia Flyers fired head coach John Stevens and replaced him with former Stanley Cup winner Peter Laviolette, Sportsnet has confirmed. The Flyers received permission Friday morning from 'Canes GM Jim Rutherford to speak with Laviolette. Laviolette was fired by the Hurricanes last December after coaching the club for 4 1/2 seasons, and winning the Cup in 2006. Stevens took over for Ken Hitchcock in 2006. www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2009/12/04/flyers_head_coach/ |
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Post by thedarkangel1975 on Dec 4, 2009 18:28:23 GMT -5
Beat me to it Jay. Just heard it on the news. Flyers have a lot of expectations this year, but have struggled of late. I guess not a surprise, but I think they pulled the trigger too quick here.
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Post by jayman74 on Dec 4, 2009 18:54:45 GMT -5
What about MacT? He was a Flyer.
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Post by BCNB on Dec 4, 2009 19:33:47 GMT -5
I dont see the Flyers looking at MacT. Hes a defensive style coach, much the same a Hitch was, so I cant see them going that route.
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Post by thedarkangel1975 on Dec 4, 2009 23:33:10 GMT -5
Too Late Laviolette was hired.
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Post by Terry on Dec 4, 2009 23:37:30 GMT -5
I haven't been following the situation in Philly but I wonder if the team panicked and pulled the chute. I mean it's only about 25 games in and the Flyers were 3 games above fake .500.
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Post by jayman74 on Dec 5, 2009 14:55:11 GMT -5
lol, there was no seriousness and heavy sarcasm in my MacT post. Sorry, should have added a smiley.
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Post by BCNB on Dec 5, 2009 15:53:59 GMT -5
LOL...I think MacT may be destined to be a TSN analyst and Spengler coach.
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Post by jayman74 on Dec 5, 2009 16:11:22 GMT -5
Hey, worked for Craig Simpson. I do enjoy seeing MacT on TSN.
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Post by BCNB on Dec 5, 2009 16:18:08 GMT -5
Because he isnt coaching or because of his delightful insight on the games?
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Post by jayman74 on Dec 5, 2009 16:53:15 GMT -5
I don't know, I always liked the guy, but I couldn't comprehend his line up combinations and treatment. He also seems to be a guy sticking up for the Oilers on the panel. I'm still waiting intently for "The Quiz" question where he finally grabs McGuire by the neck and lifts him above the panel desk.
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Post by BCNB on Dec 5, 2009 19:28:21 GMT -5
LMAO...now that would be great.
I dont think that the guys on those panel are allowed to openly critisize the players or coaches nevermind a team that they coached.
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Post by herbs on Dec 5, 2009 21:20:44 GMT -5
Wasn't Mact an assistant on the Flyers coaching staff like 10 years ago?
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Post by thedarkangel1975 on Dec 5, 2009 22:15:58 GMT -5
No Rangers Herbs
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Post by jayman74 on Dec 5, 2009 23:07:48 GMT -5
Just watching the CBC intermission and they mentioned something about a 9 minute PP against the Flyers. 2nd worst coaching debut ever. First placegoes to.....the Oilers. Didn't catch the name, but another loser record we also hold.
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