Report: Flames Fire Gilbert

[Weekes Head]

According to TSN.ca:

Flames fire Gilbert

tsn.ca Staff

12/3/2002

Sources have told TSN that the Calgary Flames have decided to fire Greg Gilbert.

The Flames have had an abysmal first quarter under Gilbert this season, going 6-13-3-3 in their first 25 games. They are also 1-10-0-1 in their last 12 games and have been outscored 39-14 during that span.

Gilbert was named head coach of the Flames on March 14, 2001, replacing Don Hay behind the bench. He guided the Flames to a 4-8-2 record for the remainder of the season, and led the team to a 32-38-12 record in the 2001-2002 campaign. Gilbert originally joined the Flames as an assistant coach for in 2000.

Before joining the Flames, Gilbert spent four seasons behind the St. Louis Blues' American Hockey League affiliate in Worcester, Massachusetts. He began coaching immediately following a 15-year NHL playing career with the NY Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks, NY Rangers and St. Louis Blues.

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[Sarge18]

Perhaps there is a Sutter in the Flames future. Somehow i think Therrian in Montreal is the next to go.

[Derek21]

Therrien should be canned. He's messed with his #1 goalie's psyche by not giving him enough starts and leaving him in for 6 goals twice and 7 once.

His unsportsmanlike penalty cost the Canadiens the series against Carolina and possibly a trip to the Stanley Cup.

I still think Lindy Ruff should be the next to go. The Sabres haven't won forever. Fire him and hire Ted Nolan before it's too late.

Also, if they don't go on a run soon, I think the Rangers should consider making a switch.

[Risky]

Consider?