House Cleaning in Ottawa? NEW and IMPROVED

According to Betrand "Bert" Raymond of Sun Media, Melnyk has selected Pat Quinn and Bob Nicholson to succeed Craig Hartsburg and Bryan Murray, respectively.

OUT: Roy "The Snake Oil Salesman" Mlakar, Bryan Murray, Craig Hartsburg

IN: Bob Nicholson (Pres.), Steven "Stevie" Yzerman, Pat Quinn

As heard on Team 990 from Bob McKenzie.

Nice! Is Melnyk REALLY THAT dumb? How did this guy make Billions of dollars?

Any links to the source?

I don't know what makes me more sick. Dealing Vermette AND Schubert for Kris "Don't Call Me Kurt" Russel, or this.

Probably this. :silent:

http://www.radio-canada.ca/sports/hockey/2009/01/07/001-sensCoach.shtml

One loss too many?

Craig Hartsburg may well haev coached his last game for the Ottawa Senators.

According to the Journal de Montréal, owner Eugene Melnyk was waiting for the result of last night's game between the Senators and Sabres before making a decision.

The Senators lost 4-2, their third in a row and a 25th loss this season.

General Manager Bryan Murray would also be fired as a result of the Senators underachievement.

Melnyk may have already decided on Murray and Hartburg's successors. They would be none other than Pat Quinn, recently head coach of the WJC team which won a fifth consecutive gold medal and Bob Nicholson as GM.

Though Quinn's selection makes some sense, choosing Nicholson is surprising. Hockey Canada's president and chief executive has no experience at the NHL level. Since 1998, he has managed all the men's and women's national and Olympic teams.

No one should be surprised at Quinn's return behind the bench. The 64-year old has made it clear he has wanted to return to the NHL after a two-year break and also wanted to use the world juniors as a springboard to the NHL. It's unlikely he thought the dive into NHL waters would come so quickly, however.

WTF?!?! What the hell did I just miss?!?!

Is this LEGIT?

I haven't heard a frankin' THING!!?

504Heater wrote:http://www.radio-canada.ca/sports/hockey/2009/01/07/001-sensCoach.shtml

Sounds like regurgitated rumours from earlier in the week...

http://www.ottawasun.com/Sports/Senators/2009/01/05/7920041-sun.html

We'll know when we know...

Nicholson as GM? That does not make ANY sense at all.

Dumb move.

tell me about it. The ONLY person who would make sense as a successor to Murray (should he be ousted) is Stevie Y.

Bob Nicholson?!?! I know Melnyk wants to make something happen to turn this thing around, but seriously?!?!

Me no like the idea of Bob Nicholson. No like.

Cronenbergfan wrote:tell me about it. The ONLY person who would make sense as a successor to Murray (should he be ousted) is Stevie Y.

Bob Nicholson?!?! I know Melnyk wants to make something happen to turn this thing around, but seriously?!?!

I can't see Quinn buying into that idea either...

Quinn: "So, who will be the GM if I'm the coach?"
Melnyk: "Bob Nicholson."
Quinn: *CHOKE* Sorry... I think I mis-heard you say Bob Nicholson. What?
Melnyk: "Yeah, Bob! He's awesome!"
Quinn: "See ya. I'm gonna go coach the Penguins."

Stevie Y. please.

Never gonna happen. Stevie Y will stay with the Wings for life.

Cap'n Clutch wrote:Never gonna happen. Stevie Y will stay with the Wings for life.

He said he would leave to GM a team if the chance arose.