adtthosa 5 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) per TSN.ca text message. Rick Tocchet to take over. Wow, that didn't take long. Link: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=255866&...s=topStory_main Edited November 14, 2008 by adtthosa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Do you think ESPN kept his chair warm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManLuv4Clears 7 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Do you think ESPN kept his chair warm? If so, I hope they don't get rid of Barnaby, he's been doing a pretty decent job in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Wow, that didn't take long. Wow, you aren't kidding. I've always had a love/hate relationship with Melrose, but I gotta feel bad for him here. That is one helluva short run as coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted November 14, 2008 wow... happened quicker than I thought. But then again... these new owners don't wanna let anything settle. They are running this team like if LGW had control of a team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeytown9321 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 After all his criticism of the Red Wings over the years, its fitting that we put the final nail in his coaching career's coffin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Couldn't have happened to nicer guy! LOL He was so anti-Wing for years and was kissin' *ss in an interview on Wings pregame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings2002 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) I just saw the firing of Melrose on ESPN news Edited November 14, 2008 by redwings2002 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Are there rumors that Melrose wants the defensive coach position on the Wings??? Yeh.... fat chance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adtthosa 5 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Well, at least the Tampa management is willing to admit their mistake. I always liked Tortorella to be honest, I think they should have kept him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Confirmed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Are there rumors that Melrose wants the defensive coach position on the Wings??? Yeh.... fat chance! melrose wouldn't "lower" himself to that position. unlike most people, he has a love/love relationship with himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 hahaha hilarious when you think about when he got the job and he said "well, they were last place last season, I can't do any worse".... apparently you can Barry. Get a haircut, welcome back to ESPN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 No Way!!! This is hilarious!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Last night, when we toyed with them for a period and spotted them a 2 goal lead, then started to play, and winning the game ... guess that was the last straw. Owners were stupid in the first place to let go Tortorella. Cliff Fletcher to the rescue now that his services won't be needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Are there rumors that Melrose wants the defensive coach position on the Wings??? Yeh.... fat chance! Where are these coming from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW Dominance 255 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 They were talking about Barry today on the Fan590 and wondering why St. Louis and Prospal had 7 more minutes playing time over Vinnie and how Stamkos wasn't playing nearly enough. That is quite the quick hook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 !!!!!!!!!! I don't care about Melrose but am very excited to see Tocchet behind the helm of a club finally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Hahahahahaha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Wow. That was a shorter return to coaching than I expected. I hope I don't have to go back to hearing the mullet talk on ESPN now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 That's too bad for ol' Barry. Even though he's been a punk for most of his time on ESPN he was a sane counterpoint to Don Cherry during the playoffs last year. I'm not happy that he's fired but boy are Koules and Co. going to learn a lot of lessons about how not to run a team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.T.Hun 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 They were talking about Barry today on the Fan590 and wondering why St. Louis and Prospal had 7 more minutes playing time over Vinnie and how Stamkos wasn't playing nearly enough. That is quite the quick hook. And THAT's the logic behind firing him? Yeah, five wins in 16 games isn't exactly going to get you the Adams, but did people really expect the Ning to make the playoffs this year? How many seasoned coaches will be lining up at their door after this? So they turn to Toccet who probably hasn't gambled in, what, months now. Craziness. I, for one, wouldn't mind at all seeing him back on ESPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Wow the thought crossed my mind last night after the Wings won that Melrose might get the hook. What sweet revenge for the Wings after this guy has been bashing the Wings for so many years. Yes, there is a God. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Tampa is the most impatient organization of all time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Can't help but laugh a little, though I do feel bad for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
