All via Twitter and make sure to click the names for more reaction from some of the tweets... (added 10:04am, I will be adding to this post for the next few hours, additions added after the jump.)
And the Mike Babcock-to-Toronto watch formally begins. Well, picks up momentum.
Coaching change only makes sense if its followed up by changing Kessel-Phaneuf core. Otherwise spinning your wheels.
-Damien Cox
It's the wrong time to appoint a full time head coach unless you truly believe in Peter DeBoer or Dan Bylsma. I'd wait to end of season.
I will say this for Randy Carlyle. In a challenging media market, with huge demands, he was a real pro to deal with. Pretty classy guy.
-Steve Simmons
I don't think I've ever seen a NHL fan base more thrilled at news that their coach was fired than Leafs fans are right now.
-Conor McKenna
Coach always gets it, but this is on #Leafs players just as much. Is it really that difficult to pick up some defensive habits?
-Terry Koshan
I would doubt any major trades will be in Toronto until the real coach is hired. Shanny and group are now on the clock.
-Shawn Simpson
Shanahan looked extremely downcast after joining the team in Winnipeg. Carlyle was not at Mondays practice.
-Lance Hornby
I don't think they make any move till Babcock signs extension. BTW his price just went up.
-Matthew Barnaby
If I'm the Leafs, I don't piss away this lucky start waiting for Babcock. Hire Dan Bylsma now and turn it into a legit playoff spot.
-James Gordon
Anyone else hoping the Red Wings announce Mike Babcock extension today?
-Ian Mendes
Shanahan and Nonis share in decision to fire Carlyle. All players now potential trade targets.
-Darren Dreger
TOR hierarchy to review all coaching options over next couple of days but most likely scenario: Peter Horachek becoming interim head coach.
For now, all options remain open. IMO, No. 1 reason Carlyle not fired in off-season was because TOR didn't see another guy worth 5 yrs/$2M+.
-Bob McKenzie
If Dave Nonis survives what has got to be the coming storm for the Leafs, then his political skills are Grade A.
-Bruce Arthur
added 10:08am,
Thank God the Leafs gave Carlyle that extension last spring. Seriously, was that not the most unnecessary move in the history of sports????
-David William Naylor
added 10:33am,
Dave Nonis says #leafs management has been discussing Randy Carlyle's firing for "awhile."
-Chris Johnston
added 10:47am,
All indications are Carlyle bought into analytics and knew Leafs had to change the way they play. Problem is he couldn't get them to change.
-Dan Rosen
added 10:52am,
Sportsnet has some Twitter reaction too.
added 11:49am,
If the Leafs are looking for a coach that holds players accountable, and by all means they should be, Babcock has got to be front-runner
-Katie Strang
added 12:08pm,
This team is hiring Mike Babcock. I've stuck the neck out...I'm comfortable w/ the whole torso out there. NO accident he hasn't extended.
-Greg Brady
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