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Keenan Fired
by Paul on 05/22/09 at 05:48 PM ET
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Reporting live from my hospital bed, waiting to check out.
via TSN,
Breaking News:
Sources tell TSN the Calgary Flames have fired head coach Mike Keenan and will announce the move shortly. Details to follow.
added 6:09pm, Calgary, AB - Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today that Mike Keenan has been relieved of his coaching duties with the team.
“Our team did not meet expectations,” said Sutter. “Following detailed evaluation over the past three weeks, and taking into consideration all factors affecting our season ending result, we believe this is a necessary change required to allow our team to continue toward our objective of winning the Stanley Cup.”
“The Calgary Flames organization appreciates and respects Mike for accepting the opportunity to come to Calgary and are thankful for his efforts over the past two years.”
Other members of the Flames coaching staff remain subject to further review and evaluation
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NHL.com has the story as well.
Calgary, AB - Calgary Flames General Manager Darryl Sutter announced today that Mike Keenan has been relieved of his coaching duties with the team.
“Our team did not meet expectations,” said Sutter. “Following detailed evaluation over the past three weeks, and taking into consideration all factors affecting our season ending result, we believe this is a necessary change required to allow our team to continue toward our objective of winning the Stanley Cup.”
“The Calgary Flames organization appreciates and respects Mike for accepting the opportunity to come to Calgary and are thankful for his efforts over the past two years.”
Other members of the Flames coaching staff remain subject to further review and evaluation.
However, CBC.ca and ESPN.com both say, “...sources have told [principal hockey writer for said site]...that the Flames have fired Head Coach Mike Keenan,” or something or other to that effect.
And excuse my bad manners, Paul. So thrilled to hear you’re checking out today. That’s just awesome news.
Posted by SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 05/22/09 at 05:16 PM ET
It probably shouldn’t but “live from my hospital bed” made me laugh. Nice work, you’re a trooper.
Posted by Steve from Toledo on 05/22/09 at 05:33 PM ET
Hey Paul. Glad your checking out of hospital. I also see you are still unwilling to stop working. Well, maybe that’s what keep you going. Glad it is working out.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa. on 05/22/09 at 05:37 PM ET
It probably shouldn’t but “live from my hospital bed” made me laugh. Nice work, you’re a trooper.
Same. Awesome.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 05/22/09 at 05:37 PM ET
Oh, and Keenan is a career wrecker. Just look at Kipper. An elite goalie brought down by bad coaching and being worked to death.
Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa. on 05/22/09 at 05:41 PM ET
The line for the Brent Sutter to the Flames start to the right…
Hey Paul, nice to hear you’re healthy…
Posted by bsalamon on 05/22/09 at 06:17 PM ET
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Posted by SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 05/22/09 at 04:59 PM ET