The Anaheim Ducks announced Tuesday they hired Randy Carlyle as head coach.
"A proven winner and motivator, Randy has expertly managed the bench throughout his coaching career," said Ducks general manager Bob Murray. "Our expectations are extremely high, and I believe Randy is the coach who can lead us to playoff success and our ultimate goal, the Stanley Cup."
Carlyle previously coached the Ducks from 2005 to 2012, leading the team to a Stanley Cup in the 2006-07 season.
His 273 wins are the most in franchise history, and the Ducks posted a .588 points percentage during his first run with the team. Ducks legend Teemu Selanne is on board with the hiring:
Following his departure in the middle of the 2011-12 campaign, Carlyle moved on to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he coached for four different seasons. The Leafs had a 91-78-19 overall record before his firing in 2014-15.
The hiring comes as a surprise given Carlyle appeared to have worn out his welcome in Anaheim the first time around. Helene Elliott reported for the Los Angeles Times that his demanding style had t ...
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