[Drury18]

Per the press release today

SHARKS FIRE HEAD COACH RANDY CARLYLE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

San Jose, CA (CPHL Press) – The San Jose Sharks announced today that they have relieved Head Coach Randy Carlyle from his coaching duties effective immediately.

“After the results of last season, the change in the GM position and the accelerated rebuild going on in San Jose, we do not feel that Carlyle is the right fit for the organization anymore” said Sharks GM Drury18. “During our year end exit interviews and analysis of the team, we did not believe keeping Randy on as coach is in the best interests of the team. We wish him the best in future endeavors”.

The Sharks finished a disappointing 35-39-1-7 this season, down from the 2013-14 season which also saw them finish in the bottom 10 teams in the league. One of the few bright spots on the season was James Neal who was the 3rd best LW in points in the CPHL and Christian Ehrhoff who was 7th in blocked shots and played top minutes in the league. The Sharks also closed out the year strong going 7-3 in their last 10 games.

“Frankly, the Sharks are tired of losing and we want to give our fans something to cheer about. We have moved out assets like Chris Kunitz, Brandon Saad, Shea Theodore and Travis Sandheim along with a handful of 1st and 2nd round picks to bring in players like Marian Gaborik, Ryan McDonagh, Jimmy Howard, Michal Neuvirth and Michael Frolik. These players give an immediate boost to our team and will be counted on to be key contributors and leaders to the team. We are also committed to drafting and creating a solid core of prospects which can be developed to move up to our CPHL team”.

The Sharks do not have an immediate replacement for the Head Coach job, but are rumoured to be interviewing former Abbotsford Heat coach Troy G. Ward, former Oilers interim head coach Todd Nelson and former New Jersey Devils captain and enforcer Scott Stevens for the job. The Sharks GM denied any rumours about considering Peter DeBoer for the job. “No, DeBoer is not someone we have been in talks with or are considering. He is not on our list”.

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