from Eric Stephens of the OC Register,

Next season will mark the 10th anniversary of the Ducks’ most triumphant moment as a franchise, and the coach who led them to the Stanley Cup then might be the one put in charge of another run at a second title.

Randy Carlyle was ultimately replaced by Bruce Boudreau in the fall of 2011. The unique possibility of Carlyle following his successor exists as the 60-year-old coach reportedly has met with Ducks general manager Bob Murray.

TSN hockey broadcaster Darren Dreger reported Tuesday on his Twitter account that Carlyle was to meet with Murray. It is believed the two have also had prior contact about the Ducks’ coaching vacancy as Murray goes through the process of interviewing candidates....

Travis Green has already interviewed with Murray and remains very much a prime contender for the job. Green, 45, is a former Ducks center who’s seen as the up-and-comer who’s ready for his first NHL shot....

Current assistants Paul MacLean and Trent Yawney have also talked to Murray, though it isn’t clear where they stand. Former Minnesota coach Mike Yeo and former Ottawa assistant Luke Richardson are other possibilities. Another interesting name surfaced Tuesday.

TSN’s Frank Seravalli tweeted that Dale Hunter may be in the mix. Hunter, the former NHL tough guy, coached Washington for one season before returning to the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights, whom he co-owns with his brother, Mark.

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