According to Al Strachan on Saturday’s “Hockey Night in Canada” Satellite Hotstove, Tampa coach John Tortorella is on the outs. Who might be the favorite to replace him?
The world’s greatest mullet. That’s right, Barry Melrose would be prospective owner Owen Koules’ favorite on the list. Tampa GM Jay Feaster would stick it out for the last two years of his contract.
I only post this because it’d make me wonder, since Melrose has been synonymous with ESPN’s hockey coverage for so long, where would they even go to replace him?
My best be would be that Ray Ferraro, former NBC studio analyst who recently worked the NCAA Frozen Four for the WWL, or Darren Pang, who left Bristol on good terms for Phoenix Coyotes color analysis, would likely be the men for Melrose’s chair. Of course, Bill Clement is always available too.
And remember, it IS Al Strachan talking.
I posted a “new rule” a few days ago:
“Barry Melrose should not be referred to as “coach” by his fellow commentators.” I think it’s borrowed from Football analysis shows.
Anyway, why on earth would you bring Melrose into your organization? There are so many solid AHL coaches that deserve the opportunity than that oily idiot.
Posted by Osrt on 04/26 at 11:50 PM