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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Respect to Darryl for his years of contributions to this team. Thanks for the memories.
Nothing lasts forever, and his secret sauce from years past stopped working. He chose not to adjust and here we are, watching from the outside.
This needed to happen. I wish Darryl the best and I will cheer his induction into the Hall as he takes his place among the all time coaching greats, because he is definitely one of them.
Ride on cowboy.
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I met Darryl at a hotel with my daughters Midget team a few years ago, when he was not in the NHL.
He was nothing like his "coach persona"
He was completely engaged with the team and spent a good 45 mins talking to them over breakfast as players drifted in and out of breakfast.
He wasn't rude to the parents, but it was clear he was interested and enjoying his time talking hockey to some female athletes.
It was impressive and something I like to remember.