I remember last year he was in Florida until Luongo got traded there. He immediately wanted out and got traded to Dallas. The Stars' backup is Lindback now so I guess Thomas wasn't re-signed.
I don't recall any fans stating that they outright HATE Carlyle. Shoot him out of a cannon jokingly of course, but not hate him. He seems like a decent guy and it sucks to hear about the personal stuff happening to him so soon after being fired, but I guess there's the bad news comes in 3 saying.
Despite all that, I still think the right decision was made. All the jokers out there 'hurr durr NOW you'll see the Leafs play just as bad and it wasn't the coach'.
1. It takes time for a system change to truly take effect
2. We didn't have the players to play the type of system Carlyle wanted. We can't clear the slot, our forwards were too far up the ice and didn't provide support, they didn't backcheck hard, and we ALLOWED lots of shots from the point
3. We have bad players and we have players in positions they shouldn't be in and this needs to change.
We're still a bubble team and I still see us just missing the playoffs, but eh, maybe we'll get lucky and get McDavid
I'll see what I can do! They go on sale during the game tomorrow and I gave my tickets away. If there are any left over I'll do my best to get you one. Size?
Carlyle as a person seems like a decent, hard working guy, have no problems with his personality like I did with Ron Wilson. His coaching may be an issue in today's game, but as a person he's good people. Sad news for sure.
Clarkson on the PP. Hah. Just imagine putting Panik, or Booth, or Trevor Smith on the PP. This is what you're doing when you put Clarkson on the PP. He is a borderline 4th liner who just happens to be paid like a second liner. No doubt there is a huge problem with this roster...sigh.
