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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
McCrimmon Wings Off To Motown
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By now we’ve all heard of Brad McCrimmon leaving the Thrashers organ-I-zation as he was hired to be an assistant coach in Detroit. He will take the spot of Todd McLellan who was tapped as the San Jose Sharks new bench boss a few weeks back.
His leaving really came as little surprise to most…myself included. He had been given consideration for the top coaching job here in Atlanta…even offered the job last winter by the Thrashers but apparently the two could not agree to terms. Eventually he was passed over for John Anderson and it would have made for an awkward working relationship, I speculate, had he remained.
The departure is good for the Thrashers and I think it’s a good move for McCrimmon as well. I don’t say that with any slight towards him…it’s just that sometimes such change is needed when a team looks to turn things around. I think he will do well in Detroit and he’ll be an asset to them.
As Craig Custance of The Sporting News points out… McCrimmon’s hiring by the Red Wings is a great fit. He played for Detroit back in the early ‘90s and is also reuniting with Marian Hossa who, as you may recall, was vocal in his support for McCrimmon being hired as the head coach here.
Of course, this creates an opening behind the bench for Don Waddell to fill.
Does this open the door for further discussions with Mike Sullivan? He could prove to be of help defensively and on the penalty kill. Or, does Anderson get the opportunity to draw from his Chicago Wolves coaching staff?
Regardless, I bid “Beast” a fond farewell and I wish him much luck and success
Other Stuff
Looks like our old pal Bob Hartley will be interviewing for the open coaching spot on Long Island.
Mike G. Morreale writes for NHL.com that the Atlanta Thrashers are looking for a few good young men…good both with their skates and their smarts.
Puck Daddy discusses the NHL vs. KHL and the possibility of a new Summit Series.
Atlanta may be losing a player to a European team. No…not the Thrashers.
Dan Di Sciullo of The Sports Network is all-too happy to see the demise of the NHL’s three-year experiment with an unbalanced schedule.
And last…but certainly not least…here are this year’s candidates for the Blue Crew. And make sure you check out Christina’s Daily Blog to keep up with the proceedings. I tell ya…if they are as talented as they are lovely, and I’m sure they are, it’s gonna make for a very tough decision making process. Good luck, ladies!
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