Kings News: Mike Stothers hired as head coach of the Manchester Monarchs

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Manchester coach Mark Morris' contract will not be renewed

Kings statement on Manchester coach Mark Morris

Earlier today, the Los Angeles Kings informed Manchester Monarchs Head Coach, Mark Morris, that his contract will not be renewed.

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[Ziggy Stardust]

Oh wow, that's surprising considering the number of players who were called up and fit in like a glove. Wondering what the reasoning is as to why his contract won't be renewed.

Think Freddy Meyer will be promoted or do they pursue another junior/college coach to take over?

 

[BigKing]

Obvious move since he will be coaching the Kings next season. Just a formality according to some on here.

 

[BigBrown]

Curious. The header seems to indicate that it was the Kings decision not to offer him an extension, while Lombardi's comments seem to suggest that he's ready to coach at a higher level. Were the Kings not interested in his services anymore or is Morris looking for greener pastures? I mean he seems like a hell of a coach for developing players, even though playoff success has been elusive for the club you can't argue with his track record of molding young players into NHLers. I don't see why the Kings wouldn't be interested in keeping him.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Holy crap, I didn't expect that at all. Moving on to a well-deserved NHL position??

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Here's the full statement:
http://www.manchestermonarchs.com/news/monarchsnews/?article_id=347

The following is a statement from Kings President and General Manager, Dean Lombardi:

“We appreciate the job Mark has done for us in Manchester. The team’s success on the ice during his tenure and his contributions in helping prepare our young players to be successful at the NHL level have been key contributors to the success of our organization as a whole. These ideals will continue to be a priority for us going forward and we wish Mark the utmost success as there is no doubt he is ready for the next step in his career.”

 

[CNS]

Here's the full statement:
http://www.manchestermonarchs.com/news/monarchsnews/?article_id=347

This was in the OP.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Full quote provided for those too lazy to click, heh.

But yeah, sounds like Morris may have been looking to pursue a position with an NHL club. I'm sure he'll land somewhere.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Wonder who replaces him.

 

[The Slap Shop]

Full quote provided for those too lazy to click, heh.

But yeah, sounds like Morris may have been looking to pursue a position with an NHL club. I'm sure he'll land somewhere.

Well he had a deal with Buffalo last year, but something fell apart. Could also be a reason why the Kings are getting rid of him because when the news broke the Kings management had no clue about it.

 

[TonySCV]

Wow... that short a press release and still a typo - right in the headline no less.

http://www.manchestermonarchs.com/news/monarchsnews/?article_id=347

"Statemnt regarding Mark Morris' contract."

I have to think Morris has an NHL job opening that's his for the taking, or it's just a personal choice - perhaps he doesn't want to make the move to California when the farm team moves out west. Who knows.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Morris to Vancouver? They seem to have an affinity for guys within the Kings organization.

 

[CNS]

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[Reclamation Project]

Suggested this on Twitter. Linden wanted an exciting style and a guy who can teach. Morris can provide both.

Seriously awful if it comes to fruition. Linden can pound sand.

 

[DeeMeck]

Morris will be in high demand.

There will be several suitors who will want to institute a Kings' type of playing style throughout their organization.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Hands off our cookies, western conference teams!

 

[PJ Kings Hockey]

Noooooooooooooo!

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Interested in seeing if he ends up as an assistant or a head coach. The Blues renewed Hitchcock today but also relieved one of his assistants. There are plenty of coaching vacancies with Vancouver, Washington, Carolina and Florida looking to hire a new coaching staff. Who knows if more vacancies will open up, and it seems all but certain that Trotz will land somewhere as well.

 

[KingKopitar11*]

First hextall is a gm, and now Morris is going. The heart ache.

Morris should take over Vancouver position. Even though I don't like the Canucks, I think it would be the best fit for him and the Canucks.

 

[DocWest]

****. Better not be the Canucks

 

[Puck U]

First hextall is a gm, and now Morris is going.

Watch Hexi announce Morris is the NEW head coach in Philly

 

[kingsboy11]

Had to figure this was coming. I'm sure as much the Kings wanted to keep him, I think they knew that he wants to coach in the NHL. He deserves it and he's certainly ready.

 

[Telos]

Interesting move by Blake. I'm curious to see who he is replaced with. I like Morris and he has been great for us, though he has been around forever and it is obvious that the Kings will never promote him. Should be a good opportunity for him. I'd expect him to be picked up quickly by someone, especially with how many jobs there are out there right now... This is the best chance Morris has had to go to the NHL.

 

[KingKopitar11*]

Watch Hexi announce Morris is the NEW head coach in Philly

That would suck, I hate the flyers because I can't stand most important of their fans and this girl I knew was an annoying flyers fan she made me hate them more lol.

 

[Trolfoli]

Are the Monarchs still looking at moving to Ontario (California)? Maybe has something to do with him not wanting to follow the team...

Oh well best of luck.