As the Anaheim Ducks are entrenched in, yet another, losing streak, the chants to fire Randy Carlyle are echoing throughout even the quietest corners of the hockey world. So much so, fans have begun questioning the competency of General Manager Bob Murray.
In the midst of chaos, it’s important to view the struggles objectively. I hope to shed some clarity on why his re-hiring made sense, why he’s no longer fit for the job, and possible reasons Murray has decided to keep the much-maligned coach.
Why He Was Re-hired
Randy Carlyle led the Ducks to California’s first Stanley Cup Championship back in 2007.