MULTIPLE MAINSTREAM MEDIA OUTLETS ARE NOW SAYING RON WILSON HAS BEEN FIRED. I REPEAT RON WILSON HAS BEEN FIRED. RUMORS OUT THERE ARE SAYING EAKINS AND MAYBE RANDY CARLYLE MAY BE HIS REPLACEMENT. NO ONE NAMED RIGHT NOW.
UPDATES:
8:37 Bob McKenzie of TSN is reporting that Randy Carlyle will be Wilson's replacement, and if there are any troubles, Marlies coach Dallas Eakins is next in line.
8:43 Damien Cox of the Globe & Mail says that Carlyle will be behind the bench for tomorrow's game.
8:47 Darren Millard reports that when GM Brian Burke was asked by reporters whether Coach Wilson has been fired, he has said, "Will Not Deny."
8:48 McKenzie reports that it will probably be a permanent replacement if it is in fact Eakins or Carlyle.
8:50 Players meeting called for 10PM today. Will most likely be called for introduction of new coach.
8:56 "Ron Wilson" and "Randy Carlyle" are trending worldwide on twitter.
9:28 Mike Brophy is reporting it's the fastest he's seen players move past media.
9:30 Players are starting to go to the Team Meeting.
9:38 IT'S OFFICIAL. WILSON OUT. CARLYLE IN.
10:01 Brian Burke just tweeted, Ron has been a loyal and dedicated head coach for the Maple Leafs for last four seasons. I want to thank Ron for his years of service and the contributions to our club. I wish him the very best.
10:08 David Alter is reporting that all the assistants will stay.
Day 2
9:57 Ron Wilson has left Montreal this morning.
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