Re: florida panthers fire coach

by TipcoSr Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:50 pm

tapetotape wrote:Don't the Hunter brothers have ownership in London ? Don't they or one of them coach the team?

Yes, Dale and Mark bought the team in 2000. Mark has been the Head Coach since 2001. Whatever information that is going around in this regard is not correct.

by jaycro Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:28 pm

Also, Boughner coached in Windsor and he was an owner!

by ohagan Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:50 pm

Dale Hunter not Mark coaches the Knights

by TipcoSr Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:02 pm

ohagan wrote:Dale Hunter not Mark coaches the Knights

You are correct, i knew that LOL, my fingers got ahead of my brain when I was typing. Mark is the GM.

by gensman Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:22 pm

Pete D is a no brainer to lead this team next year. That major switch will allow the organization to take a step up to the next level. A successful Mem Cup run means big $$$ too! I can't see it not happening.

by Guest Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:38 pm

gensman wrote:Pete D is a no brainer to lead this team next year. That major switch will allow the organization to take a step up to the next level. A successful Mem Cup run means big $$$ too! I can't see it not happening.

You don't think Peter D will get an offer from an NHL team for next season?

by gensman Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:43 pm

There are lots of spots open for sure. Hopefully he won't be interested or they get filled.

A successful Mem Cup run could make the difference. Plus he is an owner. I sure can't see it happening with Dips in control!

by runner Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:34 pm

Pete D is owed one year on his contract in Florida which is probably worth $500K - $750K. Does anyone really expect him to forego that to coach the Generals at $100K????

If you're looking for a proven OHL, NHL & AHL coach Ted Nolan is available.

by gensman Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:43 pm

Nolan would be a dream come true! Nice call!

by TipcoSr Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:06 pm

Don't want to get into this convo, but will say that Ted Nolan is currently the Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Rochester Americans

by gensman Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:05 pm

True - but we can dream can't we?

by Guest Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:38 pm

runner wrote:Pete D is owed one year on his contract in Florida which is probably worth $500K - $750K. Does anyone really expect him to forego that to coach the Generals at $100K????

If this is accurate you can forget about Peter D coaching the Gens next season.

What's Mike Keenan up to these days isn't the Fuhrer as he was called living in Durham? Very Happy

by gensman Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:28 pm

I'd take my chances with Peter D. If he doesn't land back in the NHL he will be here!

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