June 24, 2008
Worst Kept Secret in the NHL True; Melrose to Tampa Bay
That's right, the rumors are true. Barry Melrose has been named the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning. And apparently if Lecavalier, Stamkos, and the other Lightning players butt heads with him, it won't be his fault. Says Barry;
Most people love playing for me. The guys who don’t love playing for me usually don’t want being on your team anyway.
It will be interesting to see what happens next season. If anyone ends up in Melrose's doghouse, whose fault will it be? After 13 years without being behind the bench, how will he do? They won't be making a run for the Cup, but it will certainly be an interesting season in Tampa Bay.
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You know what's crazy? I bet they aren't half bad. I can see Roberts and Campbell going there (that's it), and Stamkos is ready to be next year's Patrick Kane. No, they're probably not a playoff team, but 9th in the East by 2 pts.? I can see it.
Who knows, they may sneak up on the Caps and Canes at the end if they get some surprise goaltending (but don't hold your breath).
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