vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 The Mullet looks to be headed to coach the Lightening. Whole new set of drinking games, folks! Not sure why the push for Barry. He's been out of the game for a while. Any insight from anyone as to why this would be a good move? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 The Mullet looks to be headed to coach the Lightening. Whole new set of drinking games, folks! Not sure why the push for Barry. He's been out of the game for a while. Any insight from anyone as to why this would be a good move? Well I think I can explain why they chose Barry. You see- I once heard someone say that tampa couldn't get any worse. Mullet's there to show my buddy he was dead wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Despite my utter hatred for most of the words that come from this guy's mouth he has a very very good minor league and NHL coaching record. He has coached a team to the SCF, he is a much better option than lets say: 1. Granato (hired recently by Avs, again) 2. Quennville (just lost a job to the Avs) 3. Wayne Gretzky 4. John Tortorella 5. Ron Wilson 6. Red Kelly 7. Bryan Murray 8. Paul Maurice 9. Bob Hartley 10. Alain Vigneault 11. Peter Laviolette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MississippiWing 14 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Hell not everyone can have a coach like Babs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 I know I'm probably a minority here, but I love Melrose. I know he picks against the Wings a lot, and can say some dumb things, but I think the guy is great. ESPN won't be the same without him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 His daughter Miley seems pretty popular with the tweens as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Not sure why the push for Barry. Marketing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzie30 170 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Marketing. Exactly. New ownership is looking for someone to attract more fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluedevils_13 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 They want Stamkos AND Tavares...thats why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Melrose was a good coach a long time ago in another universe as far as the rules are concerned. I suspect the folks who believe the game to have passed him by are probably right. Good luck to Barry but I'm not getting my hopes up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Exactly. New ownership is looking for someone to attract more fans. If I'm on the Lightning's roster, I'm pretty insulted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 They want Stamkos AND Tavares...thats why. Damn. And I thought my answer was clever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Follow up to that story http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3419417 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog19 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2008 Home ICE just announced John Tortorella officially out. Not unexpected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
