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Melrose Interested in Coaching
by Alanah McGinley on 05/16/08 at 04:23 PM ET
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From PJ Swenson at Sharkspage,
Former Los Angeles Kings coach and current ESPN analyst Barry Melrose said in a short telephone interview today that he is still interested in a head coaching position. “Once you are a head coach, you are always a coach” Melrose said. He believes the position in San Jose is the most desirable opportunity on the market because in his opinion the Sharks could compete for a Stanley Cup next season.
Asked about the feelings of disappointment by players and staff after a second round exit to Dallas in the Western Conference Semifinals, Melrose said, “They should feel disappointed, they should still be playing”.
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Yaaaaay!
Signed,
the fans and players of the 29 teams he won’t be coaching.
Posted by BobS. on 05/16/08 at 05:10 PM ET
I am not sure if Barry Melrose is really coaching material.I mean he did coach before.Yes but I think he should stick to being a hockey analyst.
Posted by davomack34 on 05/16/08 at 05:24 PM ET
I think he’s tired of doing analysis on those brief ESPN segments, and it shows. If he does get another shot, seems it would be in a struggling market like Atlanta which could use a high profile coach behind the bench.
Posted by RJ on 05/16/08 at 06:59 PM ET
In a related story I’m interested in gaining superpowers, preferably flight, invulnerability, and x-ray vision.
We’ll see who gets their wish first.
Posted by HockeyinHD on 05/16/08 at 11:14 PM ET
Melrose just doesn’t seem like he’d be such a good coach. Wayne Gretzky carried the Kings to the final in 93 when Melrose was there, and he owes Wayne a lot for making him look good.
I actually have met Barry a few times, and while he’s a really nice guy, he seems to be less aware of all aspects of the game than the media makes it seem…
Posted by NHLJeff from Boston, MA on 05/17/08 at 05:57 PM ET
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It is obvious why Melrose, Milbury, Douche Canoe McGuire cannot get a paid job in hockey; just listen to them.
Posted by RWBill from Back aboard the Hasek. on 05/16/08 at 04:57 PM ET