Derek King

[Raskolnikov]

I liked King. Maybe he prefers Rockford.

Can’t say I was impressed with style of play. But I like his demeanor.

 

[Granada]

There go his assistants.

Chicago Blackhawks continue sweeping changes by firing assistant coaches Marc Crawford and Rob Cookson

The Chicago Blackhawks brought in assistant coach Rob Cookson in mid-November to bring a “fresh perspective.” They promoted Marc Crawford to associate coach at the same time to be a no-…

www.chicagotribune.com

Huh, not saying I disagree with the move necessarily, but I'm a little surprised they fired Crawford.

Forgot where I heard it now, but there was a rumor that the Hawks were interviewing Rick Tocchet for the job. This guy would be a complete 180 compared to King -- fucking tough as nails as a player, hot head, won't go easy. Somewhat of an interesting choice for a rebuilding team, but if they want to shake things up, this would do just that.

 

[HSBOB]

I’m on board with it so long as they can get rid of his cap hit along with him.

We need that cap space to pay Brent 'buyout' Connolly and Tyler 'plastic neck' Johnson 8.5M......right? Johnson get's 5M for two more and nobody gives a ****!

 

[Bust]

Hire Barry Trotz!!! Islanders just fired him.

DO IT!!!!