Why Terry Murray?
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1| Puck Daddy found this 7/16/2008 on www.insidesocal.com [flag] |
Only the final details stand between the Kings officially hiring Terry Murray. An announcement could come as soon as tomorrow. So that raises the question, ``why Terry Murray?'' He fits two of Dean Lombardi's two qualifications. He's a defenseman, and Lombardi understands the importance of developing the Kings' young defensemen, particularly next season, when there could be a handful of kids ...
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If they stay out of 'choking situation,' Murray solid fit for Kings
Published 7/16/2008 by Greg Wyshynski at Puck Daddy
... a retread when he was hired. Sorry, no contest. Take a look at the coaching records for Hartsburg and Murray; there's no comparison in depth of experience, postseason success or long-term impact. Just because Murray's on his fourth team (allegedly) doesn't make him a retread. The only concern I usually have in a spot like this is whether an old head coach can still make it work in the "new" NHL. His experience on the Flyers' bench alleviates that fear. Rich Hammond of Inside the Kings explained the LA/Murray connection: He fits ...
