Carolina Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis met with reporters today after firing head coach Kirk Muller and assistants John MacLean and Dave Lewis.
The highlights:
--- Francis reiterated that it was important to get a “fresh start"; hence, the coaching change.
--- Called it an open search for Muller’s replacement. “I don’t really have anybody in mind.”
--- Ideally would like to have a new coach in place for the draft.
--- Said firing the coach doesn’t let players off the hook, and players were told as much in their exit interviews.
--- Wants a coach that communicates well and holds players accountable.
