Martin joins Panthers

[SunCityCarl]

Wasn't he "interested" in coming here?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=fla

 

[KingLouieLouie]

Wasn't he "interested" in coming here?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=fla

The question is though.... Did the Coyotes have any interest in him? I have a feeling that they'll hire a low-profile, low-maintenance coach.....

That being said, I hope they hire Rick Tocchet.....

 

[American Caesar]

Yes, Martin had an interest in the Coyotes job -- if it offered enough money.

Yes, the Coyotes were very interested in Martin but, obviously didn't offer enough money to a coach who had a lot of teams after him.

Marc Habscheid, head coach of the WHL's Kelowna Rockets is now the front runner.

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=2081

*coaching stats at the bottom. Habscheid was the winning coach of the 2004 Memorial Cup which is the top trophy for the Canadian Junior Leagues.