[WTF NHL] Devils fire head coach despite being 1st in division, 2nd in conference - The Orange Mane

MadCity · 04-02-2007, 02:34 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2822234

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Claude Julien was fired as New Jersey Devils coach Monday and replaced by general manager Lou Lamoriello with a week to go in the regular season.

The firing comes after the Devils won four of their last five games. The team is in first place in the Atlantic Division with three games to go.

Julien guided the Devils to the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, posting a 47-24-8 mark in his only season as coach.

The move marks the second time in as many seasons that Lamoriello has stepped behind the bench. Last season he led the Devils to the Atlantic Division title after Larry Robinson resigned unexpectedly in December.

Monday's firing isn't the only time Lamoriello made a late-season coaching move. He fired Robby Ftorek late in the 2002-2003 season and Robinson eventually led the team to its third Stanley Cup since 1995.

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Could you ever imagine this happening in the NFL? Say we were 1st in the AFC West and sitting in the 2nd seed and Ted Sunquist fired Mike Shanahan and decided to coach the team in the playoffs. There'd be riots in Denver.

Master___Pain · 04-02-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MadCity

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Could you ever imagine this happening in the NFL? Say we were 1st in the AFC West and sitting in the 2nd seed and Ted Sunquist fired Mike Shanahan and decided to coach the team in the playoffs. There'd be riots in Denver.

It sort of happened with the Chargers, granted it was at the end of the season, but firing a coach that went 14-2 is unprecedented.

Garcia Bronco · 04-02-2007, 02:43 PM

It goes to show you put up results...but if you're an a-hole for example..they'll kick you out the door.

Kaylore · 04-02-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Master___Pain

It sort of happened with the Chargers, granted it was at the end of the season, but firing a coach that went 14-2 is unprecedented.

Maybe it was an ego thing in New Jersey too. Seems that's the only reason people do this.

broncocalijohn · 04-02-2007, 03:15 PM

he did nt use enough aqua net according to the locals. Remember USA Dance Party? Those chicks had hair to t he ceiling. Filmed in NJ. It doesnt matter about wins. It is all about the hair.

GonzoLays · 04-02-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by broncocalijohn

he did nt use enough aqua net according to the locals. Remember USA Dance Party? Those chicks had hair tot he ceiling. Filmed in NJ. It doesnt matter about wins. It is all about the hair.

bronco militia · 04-02-2007, 03:21 PM

good old Lou up to his old tricks again

broncocalijohn · 04-02-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GonzoLays

Talking about calling the kettle black. Light hearted post. You wouldnt understand Gonzo. Nobody understands you.

GonzoLays · 04-02-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by broncocalijohn

Talking about calling the kettle black. Light hearted post. You wouldnt understand Gonzo. Nobody understands you.

Oooooh, you were trying to be funny. You clever goose.

That One Guy · 04-02-2007, 03:24 PM

Sounds like the GM just wants to make himself feel good. The last time it happened he led them to win the Stanley Cup and he probably wants to do it again. Seeing as I don't follow hockey much there's no telling if there was an ongoing rift as there was in SD. Sounds to me like the GM strokin' his ego though.

KipCorrington25 · 04-02-2007, 04:35 PM

I do remember Dance Party USA. It was an 80's dance show on the USA network. That chick who is Regis' sidekick started on there.

I remember it being filmed in Philly though, not New Jersey.

04-02-2007, 02:34 PM	#1
MadCity Just lurking about.... S M I L E ! ! ! ! ! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 271	[WTF NHL] Devils fire head coach despite being 1st in division, 2nd in conference http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2822234 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Claude Julien was fired as New Jersey Devils coach Monday and replaced by general manager Lou Lamoriello with a week to go in the regular season. The firing comes after the Devils won four of their last five games. The team is in first place in the Atlantic Division with three games to go. Julien guided the Devils to the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, posting a 47-24-8 mark in his only season as coach. The move marks the second time in as many seasons that Lamoriello has stepped behind the bench. Last season he led the Devils to the Atlantic Division title after Larry Robinson resigned unexpectedly in December. Monday's firing isn't the only time Lamoriello made a late-season coaching move. He fired Robby Ftorek late in the 2002-2003 season and Robinson eventually led the team to its third Stanley Cup since 1995. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Could you ever imagine this happening in the NFL? Say we were 1st in the AFC West and sitting in the 2nd seed and Ted Sunquist fired Mike Shanahan and decided to coach the team in the playoffs. There'd be riots in Denver.

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broncocalijohn Famer of Rings My Dog Richard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif. Posts: 18,476 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	he did nt use enough aqua net according to the locals. Remember USA Dance Party? Those chicks had hair to t he ceiling. Filmed in NJ. It doesnt matter about wins. It is all about the hair. Last edited by broncocalijohn; 04-02-2007 at 03:21 PM..

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04-02-2007, 02:43 PM	#3
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	It goes to show you put up results...but if you're an a-hole for example..they'll kick you out the door.

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bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,591	good old Lou up to his old tricks again

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That One Guy Producer of Nonsense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sun and Beachville Posts: 14,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Sounds like the GM just wants to make himself feel good. The last time it happened he led them to win the Stanley Cup and he probably wants to do it again. Seeing as I don't follow hockey much there's no telling if there was an ongoing rift as there was in SD. Sounds to me like the GM strokin' his ego though.

04-02-2007, 04:35 PM	#11
KipCorrington25 Free Safety Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Centennial Posts: 3,053	I do remember Dance Party USA. It was an 80's dance show on the USA network. That chick who is Regis' sidekick started on there. I remember it being filmed in Philly though, not New Jersey.