oh really?

Today as I was listening to the local talk radio shows talk about the firing of blues coach Andy Murray, I was pretty amazed at what I heard. So amazed, that it got me to start this blog.

On more than one show, the theory put forward was that all the players conspired to get Murray fired by laying down in the games. Really? For those who subscribe to this theory then please explain the following.

First, how does that explain their terrific road record? If the players were intentionally trying to get the coach fired, then why would they show up to play for him on the road? Doesn't it seem just a tad bit counterproductive to lay down on the coach at home and go on the road and not only win games but have one of the best road records in the NHL?

Second, let's take a look at the contract situation for some of the blues players this season. Paul Kariya, Keith Tkachuck, Alex Steen, David Perron, Brad Winchester, Cam Janssen, Erik Johnson, Carlo Colaiacovo, Daryl Sydor, and Mike Weaver are all going to be looking for new contracts at the end of this season. In this world, where the dollar seems to be the motivation for almost everything (especially in professional athletes), do you really believe that so many players would sacrifice their own wallets for the sake of getting a coach fired? If they are, then the blues have a whole new problem. They have some of the dumbest players in the league! I don't believe that to be the case.

I know that the whole roster isn't up for free agency, but if I were one of those 10 players I mentioned and saw the other guys slacking off or suggesting that we should lay down to get the coach fired, not only would I say, "HELL NO" but I would also report them to the coaching staff or management in hopes of getting them off the team. There is no way that any player would knowingly allow another player to do anything to hurt their wallet and future in the NHL.

Also, I highly doubt that guys like David Backes and T.J. Oshie were throwing games while trying to make the U.S. Olympic team!

It's one thing to debate whether or not that firing Murray was the right thing or not. But let's not throw logic completely out the window and launch ridiculous conspiracy theories. Instead, let's look at the more logical explanation that Murray's system wasn't working!