Wilson fired, Randy Carlyle takes over

[proteus2000]

I like Dudley to finish the season then go with Eakins next yr. New breed of thinking of the game.

Randy won with a lineup of brute force and amazing talent. Look at their d with pronger, nieds. No way does that represent success with toronto.

 

[Redleaf]

Bob McKenzie ‏ @TSNBobMcKenzie
Whether it's Carlyle or Eakins, it will be permanent pos as opposed to interim basis. If it's interim post (doubtful), won't be RC or DE.

 

[ZBBM]

Looks like Carlyle it is:

Jeff Marek ‏ @JeffMarek

Just confirmed by @damospin it will be Randy Carlyle behind the Leafs bench tomorrow.

I wonder if he gets the title "interim" or if Burke was already signed him to a 3-year contract, and then, prescient guy that he is, signed him to a 1-year extension.

 

[Zee]

Great move that should have happened 2 weeks ago before the wheels completely fell off.

 

[Redleaf]

Does Carlyle help in any way lure the likes of Getzlaf or Ryan to TO?

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Paul Hendrick has confirmed that it is indeed Carlyle, and he'll be behind the bench tomorrow.

 

[Mikhail Bloodnovsky]

Looks like Carlyle it is:

Jeff Marek ‏ @JeffMarek

Just confirmed by @damospin it will be Randy Carlyle behind the Leafs bench tomorrow.

I wonder if he gets the title "interim" or if Burke was already signed him to a 3-year contract, and then, prescient guy that he is, signed him to a 1-year extension.

If its Carlyle I think the Leafs just assume the Anaheim contract out right. That's how I heard it works.

 

[Sudafederov]

Coming from somebody who lives on the West coast, if you thought Wilson was a jerk, get ready...

 

[dappleganger]

Carlyle, former Norris Trophy winner. Maybe he can teach the D how to play the position.

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

http://tmlfans.ca/community/index.php?topic=775.msg56588#msg56588

 

[ZBBM]

Coming from somebody who lives on the West coast, if you thought Wilson was a jerk, get ready...

Is Carlyle a jerk who can organize a defense? 

 

[Redleaf]

Pretty much confirmed by everybody now. It is Carlyle...

Nick Kypreos ‏ @RealKyper
RT confirmed by @damospin it will be Randy Carlyle behind the Leafs bench tomorrow vs #Canadiens.

 

[Tigger]

Looks like Carlyle it is:

Jeff Marek ‏ @JeffMarek

Just confirmed by @damospin it will be Randy Carlyle behind the Leafs bench tomorrow.

I wonder if he gets the title "interim" or if Burke was already signed him to a 3-year contract, and then, prescient guy that he is, signed him to a 1-year extension.

If its Carlyle I think the Leafs just assume the Anaheim contract out right. That's how I heard it works.

Where'd you hear that?

It's been mentioned that Carlyle and Getzlaf were at odds so not sure if that indicates anything about acquiring him.

 

[Sweenbot]

Looks like Carlyle it is:

Jeff Marek ‏ @JeffMarek

Just confirmed by @damospin it will be Randy Carlyle behind the Leafs bench tomorrow.

Well I guess beggars can't be choosers.

 

[Sudafederov]

Coming from somebody who lives on the West coast, if you thought Wilson was a jerk, get ready...

Is Carlyle a jerk who can organize a defense?

Not to answer a question with a question, but can you beat a dead horse?

 

[crazyperfectdevil]

yeah i don't care how he deals with the media...i think the only people that do ..are people in the media..  results please!  ... 

and i'm not happy that wilson lost his job..he's definitely not the ONLY thing wrong with this team ...but this had to happen...and late is better than never

 

[Tigger]

Coming from somebody who lives on the West coast, if you thought Wilson was a jerk, get ready...

Is Carlyle a jerk who can organize a defense?

Not to answer a question with a question, but can you beat a dead horse?

Yeah, I mean I'll be happy if they're better defensively but I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[ZBBM]

Coming from somebody who lives on the West coast, if you thought Wilson was a jerk, get ready...

Is Carlyle a jerk who can organize a defense?

Not to answer a question with a question, but can you beat a dead horse?

Heh.  I've been waiting to flay this sorry pony for many, many months my friend.  Turn away if you don't like the sight of it.

 

[Kin]

yeah i don't care how he deals with the media...i think the only people that do ..are people in the media..  results please!  ... 

I think there's something to be said for a coach that is relatively personable and likable. It's second to results, obviously, but just like with Burke it goes a way for me if I like the guys running the team.

 

[Corn Flake]

This had to happen for the team to take the next step. Almost always the way it ends up going with young teams who can't make jump from learning to delivering.

I wasn't "against" Wilson but not surprising this day has come.  Maybe some of the "Burke won't fire his buddy" stuff will dial back a bit here.  Probably not.