haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 10, 2008 As someone who hates Marc Crawford, and would also like the L.A. Kings to one day have a respectable team, this makes me very happy. The Los Angeles Kings have fired head coach Marc Crawford. Kings president and general manager Dean Lombardi made the announcement Tuesday that Crawford will not return next season as the team's head coach despite having one year left on his contract. In his two seasons as head coach, Crawford posted a 59-84-21 with the Kings. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=240278&...s=topStory_main Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashenhigh 9 Report post Posted June 10, 2008 living in LA, you have NO IDEA what this means!!! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Probert 5 For Fighting 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2008 LA should offer Torts big money STAT. He's a perfect fit for them. And if LA doesn't mind, could you trade Jack Johnson to us for Andres Lilja? Much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted June 10, 2008 LA should offer Torts big money STAT. He's a perfect fit for them. And if LA doesn't mind, could you trade Jack Johnson to us for Andres Lilja? Much appreciated. Jack Johnson can't fight the way Lilja can. Unless you're talking about Jack Johnson the boxer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted June 10, 2008 About time. Crawford seems to be on the downside of his coaching career. But I gotta say, I don't think I'd be suprised to see Atlanta or even Ottawa take a chance on him. Maybe San Jose? Probably not, considering he wasn't good enough to coach their downstate rivals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 someone please make me a list of "available" coaches... I am too lazy. As long as Mike Babcock remains behind the Wings, I am pleased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 About time. Crawford seems to be on the downside of his coaching career. But I gotta say, I don't think I'd be suprised to see Atlanta or even Ottawa take a chance on him. Maybe San Jose? Probably not, considering he wasn't good enough to coach their downstate rivals. Atlanta, maybe, but definitely not Ottawa. They're still a solid team; they wouldn't pick up a coach like Crawford to drive the franchise into the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiff_luvs_homer 5 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 he could always go to San Jose, he won't even have to move.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWestWing 71 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 It definitely wont be Lewie who was their assistant coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Apparently our own Todd McClellan has participated in interviews for the head coach positions in Atlanta and San Jose http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...3/1053/SPORTS05 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Babcock resigned. No worries there. Plop a good coach in there and LA might have a respectable showing this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Babcock re-signed. No worries there.Plop a good coach in there and LA might have a respectable showing this season. Barry Melrose is busy, so I am not sure about LA having anything resembling a decent season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Good move by LA. Crawford is pathetic coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Wingnut 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 I wonder if his eyes were buggin out of the socket when he got the news??? LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel1 32 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Crawford is a ******. I sincerely hope that he's coached his last game in the NHL and pending lawsuit against him makes any team wary of giving him any type of role with them. I never liked his tactics or his antics behind the bench and I'm very happy to see LA and their young forwards dump him. Maybe now they can try and move up from the NHL cellar and contend for a playoff spot and Crawford can go fishing in some backwater dive, - forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 I still remember him screaming his ****** head off at Scotty Bowman and Scotty just standing there with his hand over his ear like he was saying "What? Huh? You were saying?". It was hilarious. That and the Bertuzzi/Moore incident didn't endear him to anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Crawford is a ******. :flush: Why, that is a direct insult to flushing utensils acros the country - please take it back.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 As someone who hates Marc Crawford, and would also like the L.A. Kings to one day have a respectable team, this makes me very happy. I hate Crawford too, not to mention I'm thrilled he got fired, but why do you want the LA Kings to have a respectable team? To me, there just another one of the 29 that is in the way of Detroit's success. Well, maybe the Kings aren't "in the way" of the Wings success, but you know what I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaVel DaTsYuK fan13 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Thank God, I absolutely despise that man. I lost all respect watching him try to climb over the boards like a monkey. It was classic watching Scotty's composure while Crawford acted like an oaf. I really hope he's done for ever in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 I hate Crawford too, not to mention I'm thrilled he got fired, but why do you want the LA Kings to have a respectable team? To me, there just another one of the 29 that is in the way of Detroit's success. Well, maybe the Kings aren't "in the way" of the Wings success, but you know what I mean. I don't know exactly. I've always kind of liked the Kings for some reason. They've got some good young talent, but then I knew they were screwed when they brought in Crawford and Cloutier. They also seem like the Lions of the NHL. Many promising seasons go down the crapper, and the problem seems to go way up to management. I also think part of it is I would much rather the Kings have a good team and the Ducks be a suckfest. Phase 1 is the Kings having a good team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Thank God, I absolutely despise that man. I lost all respect watching him try to climb over the boards like a monkey. It was classic watching Scotty's composure while Crawford acted like an oaf. I really hope he's done for ever in the NHL. If Barry Melrose has a job coaching in the NHL, something tells me Crawford will find one. Hopefully he'll replace Therrien, and bring Cloutier with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiephd 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Crawford's comments on his firing. Poor guy, makes it sound like he was a bit surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Crawford's comments on his firing. Poor guy, makes it sound like he was a bit surprised. I wonder if the Kings already have someone lined up to fill the spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
