Laviolette Fired; Maurice to Replace

[V-HAB]

The Carolina Hurricanes have fired head coach Peter Laviolette and in a unique about face, have replaced him with former Hurricanes head coach Paul Maurice.

This move comes amid weeks of speculation of change in Carolina and the teams' battle with consistency with Laviolette at the helm.

Laviolette, last month, surpassed John Tortorella to become the winningest American born coach in NHL history with his 240th victory.

Laviolette was hired by the Hurricanes in December of 2003 after Maurice was fired just 30 games in to the season.

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[Carson!]

I hate Paul Maurice

[Mr. Hockey]

why do you hate Mauric?

I was shocked about this move.

[Carson!]

He's never impressed me, especially in Toronto.

[V-HAB]

I just find it odd that they would rehire him after firing him five years ago.

[Carson!]

Yeah, I was suprised too, especially with his failure of a career with Toronto. Peter Laviolette was doing an o.k. job. Carolina was doing fine with him, I didn't see the need in firing him.