Wild owner Craig Leipold thanked the Wild GM, but decided a change at the top was in order.
By MICHAEL RUSSO, Star Tribune --- Last update: April 16, 2009 - 12:40 PM
Wild GM Doug Risebrough has been fired by owner Craig Leipold, in a surprise decision annouced by the team today.
The Wild, in an annoucement released to the media just after noon, said Risebrough's contract will not be renewed "beyond the 2008-2009 season."
“The entire Minnesota Wild organization is forever indebted to Doug for his substantial efforts in establishing this franchise’s solid foundation and winning tradition,” said Leipold in the statement. “The positive impact of Doug’s service will be felt for many years to come. We wish Doug the very best.”
The search for a new General Manager will begin immediately. The first order of business for the incoming General Manager will be to select the Team’s next Head Coach.
Until a replacement is found, Assistant General Manager Tom Lynn, will be acting-general manager, the team said.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
It's official Risebrough is gone.
I have to say that I am giddy as well. Today is a good day. The Wild will be better for this move. I would like to see the Wild hire a GM that is more user friendly, one that likes draft players from the CHL and the NCAA.
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Well, you were right Goon: DR is gone. It appears that Leipold made his decision over a month ago and was going to can him regardless of whether they went to the playoffs or not. I think it's a good move to get rid of DR and Lemaire. Riseborough mades some really bad moves in letting Rolston, Parrish, and Demitra go last season. Maybe now they can send your boy James Sheppard down to the Wendy's drive thru where he belongs!
ReplyDeleteI am going to do a blog post on the people picked after James Sheppard that are making a much bigger splash then JS. One of them is Milan Lucic.
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