Anaheim Ducks fans have been clamoring for months for this day, the day that Randy Carlyle was “relieved of his duties” as head coach. It is incredibly clear that this was the absolute last resort for Bob Murray, so why now? What’s next and what can we expect? Let’s take a look at the surrounding circumstances, and some comments made by Bob Murray and the Samueli’s and break them down.
Why Now? Why Not Earlier?
Why Now? That is a good question. Why exactly did Bob Murray fire Randy Carlyle now as opposed to the 12 game losing streak or the end of the 7 game losing streak earlier this season?