Coincidence?

With the firing of Tom Renney today, the coaches of all 4 of the teams that began their seasons in Europe this year (Ottawa, Tampa, Pittsburgh and New York) have now been replaced.

With Detroit, St. Louis, Florida and Chicago tentatively slated to make the trip next year, I wonder how many of those coaches are starting to feel a little apprehension about their own job security should their club happen to get off to a slow start?

A Quiet Day

A nice change from the fodder of last week. Not much new, except that Tanguay practiced as a regular today on the second line, and Saku Koivu missed practice with what Carbonneau said was the flu. Big game at home against the Canucks tomorrow. 

Also of note, the Rangers fired head coach Tom Renney hours ago, and are said to be deep into negotiations with John Tortorella for the new job, according to the FAN 590 in Toronto. That would mean Tortorella leaves his analyst job at TSN.

No word yet on whether TSN is negotiating to hire Tom Renney.

UPDATE

The Tampa Bay Lightning have filed tampering charges against he New York Rangers - but not over the hiring of John Tortorella. Can anyone say Vinny L?

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