Monday, February 2, 2009

The Axe

I just heard, from a voicemail via my wife, that the Senators fired coach Craig Hartsburg. This is not a shock, but also doesn't make a ton of sense. When you are looking at 4 coaches in two years, there are other problems. On the other hand, Hartsburg promised accountability. I did not see it. He occasionally benched some of the minor players, but not anyone from the top two lines. That should have happened. I think the salaries and egos are running the team. The Sens need a coach that will look at performance over payroll.
I guess the Sens AHL head coach will be brought up. I don't think he's necessarily in the plans for the long term. But maybe he can crack some skulls and earn some respect before the season is out.

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