Randy Carlyle
Randy Carlyle
Randolph Robert Carlyleis a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is currently the head coach of the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks and formerly the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was raised in Azilda, just northwest of Sudbury, Ontario. He won the Stanley Cup in 2007 with the Ducks during his first stint with the team. As a player, Carlyle dressed for over 1000 games between the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets, winning...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth19 April 1956
CityGreater Sudbury, Canada
We were frustrated by our lack of offensive punch. We had our chances, but didn't finish.
We are playing for positioning. Tonight one shot beat us.
We were able to ride it all the way in. Not picture perfect, but effective.
We didn't have much going other than the fact we scored a couple power play goals. We did not compete at our best level. I thought they wanted it more than we did and they went out and played that way.
We didn't have a very good start. You get down 2-0, it was one of those games that they were better than we were early, by far.
We battled hard - there's too many positives out of this game to get down.
We're doing something other than going out on the ice. We just felt that with our travel schedule and the games that it was getting monotonous, redundant. What we're trying to do is just bring everybody down, regroup and focus. The mental preparation is as big as the physical preparation when you're stepping into this Game 7 scenario.
We have to get points out of it. We're playing teams that are all in our conference.
I don't understand how they called that many power plays against us. I don't understand how we're that bad. I guess the Detroit Red Wings get those calls in their building.
Historically, I've always been the type of coach that made a decision to give the individual a chance to redeem himself. I've always done that. I believe in that. That's part of the relationship you build with players. Nobody's perfect. We all make mistakes.
He's a superstar. He plays every situation, night in, night out, has the ability to elevate his game, and does all the things that are necessary to provide you with leadership.
He's a stay-at-home guy, he does everything at 100 percent all the time and keeps it simple.
He was pushed back in the crease four or five times.
He was going along at a fairly good pace and making great strides. Then he suffered the concussion and really struggled after that.