Barry Melrose's honeymoon in Tampa Bay lasted 2 months. Melrose was fired today as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightening. The 'Ning were 5-7-4 under Melrose.Rick Tocchet takes over on a interim basis.
“This was a tough decision to make,” Executive Vice President & General Manager Brian Lawton said. “Barry is a good man and we have a great deal of respect for him. We wish him nothing but success. However, the results were unacceptable and the players have to understand that we need to be better. Hopefully this change helps push them."
Yeah right, don't let the door hit you in the backside Barry. No patience in Tampa Bay.
Don't be surprised if Melrose's place next will be on the Versus network. Why would he go back to the Worldwide leader.
Photo Courtesy: DIRK SHADD/St. Petersburg Times
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