Travis 576 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 From the Wild: The second head coaching tenure in Minnesota Wild history has come to an end. Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher has announced that Head Coach Todd Richards has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. The decision was made known Monday morning, the day after the Wild concluded Richards' second season as bench boss. The 44-year-old coach posted a record of 77-71-16 after taking over for Jacques Lemaire, the only other coach in franchise history. In both seasons, the Wild was in playoff contention through the winter, but both seasons also ended without playoff appearances. “I would like to thank Todd for the hard work he provided to the Minnesota Wild organization the last two seasons and wish him the best in the future,” said Fletcher. Further quotes from Fletcher regarding the decision will be posted shortly. LINK: http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=559171&navid=DL|MIN|home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 You know what would help Minnesota? Realizing you have to score goals to win hockey games. Defense is nice and all, but not JUST defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 You know what would help Minnesota? Realizing you have to score goals to win hockey games. Defense is nice and all, but not JUST defense. Never! CLOG THE NEUTRAL ZONE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT OPPOSITION BREAKOUT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Another one bites the dust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Kevin Constantine, anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Minnesota is in dire need of some help. Problem is where do they go from here? Fletcher isn't quite the best gm imo. He should be fired..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Someone who hates the trap. Please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Can we pick up Richards and "relieve" McCrimmon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Can we pick up Richards and "relieve" McCrimmon? That is exactly what I was thinking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 I'm not sure how the left wing lock and trap would play on each other, you couldn't properly run a proper trap or left wing lock together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
