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Kings hire former Blues coach Payne as assistant
The Los Angeles Kings have hired former St. Louis head coach Davis Payne as an assistant to coach Darryl Sutter.
The Stanley Cup champions announced the move Friday.
St. Louis fired Payne on Nov. 6 after nearly two years behind the bench. Ken Hitchcock took over and led the Blues to the second round of the playoffs, where Los Angeles swept them.
Payne will replace Jamie Kompon...
Via AP on Fox
July 27, 2012
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Davis Payne joins Kings coaching staff
LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Kings have hired Davis Payne as an assistant coach and have signed him to a multi-year contract, Kings PresidentGeneral Manager Dean Lombardi and Head Coach Darryl Sutter announced today.
Davis was clearly the guy at the top of our list, said Sutter. We wanted somebody with NHL head coaching experience, and preferably a younger guy who communicates well...
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July 27, 2012
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Los Angeles Kings Hire Davis Payne As Assistant Coach
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings have hired Davis Payne as an assistant coach and have signed him to a multi-year contract, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi and Head Coach Darryl Sutter announced today.
“Davis was clearly the guy at the top of our list,” said Sutter. “We wanted somebody with NHL head coaching experience, and preferably a younger guy who...
Wild ready to take on revitalized Blues squad
SATURDAY'S STORY LINE: When the Wild and Blues first met on Nov. 5, the Blues were a team in the midst of tumultuous times. They were off to a slow start and the loss to the Wild was the last straw forSt. Louis'management. The day after the loss head coach Davis Payne was fired and Ken Hitchcock took over.
When Payne was fired the Blues sat in 13th place in the Western...
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January 14, 2012
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Blues look to extend winning streak in Colorado
The St. Louis Blues' offensive production hasn't changed much since coach Ken Hitchcock took over last month. The difference since Davis Payne was fired is on defense.
St. Louis looks to extend its season-best winning streak to five Friday night when it faces a Colorado Avalanche team trying to record consecutive home wins for the first time since January.
The Blues (14...
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December 02, 2011
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Davis Payne Gets A Very Unceremonious Sendoff from Sportscenter
Generally speaking, the firing of a pro level coach or manager in any of the major sports is a big deal. Why was he fired? Who is the replacement? Who pulled the trigger? How are the players reacting? Generally stuff that sports fans want to be clued in on.
But if you're the NHL and it's a fall Sunday, which we've talked about is jam packed with content, this is the...
St Louis Hire Coach Ken Hitchcock
Yesterday the St Louis Blues fired coach Davis Payne and hired coach Ken Hitchcock who had been working as an advisor in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. Payne had been the St Louis coach since he was promoted to the position in January of 2010. During that time he posted a 67-70 record with 15 regulation tie points. He has not led his team to a playoff appearance....
Blues Fire Davis Payne, Hire Ken Hitchcock
On Sunday evening, the St. Louis Blues fired Head Coach Davis Payne and replaced him with Ken Hitchcock who will finish the season and is also signed for 2012-2013.It is a real surprise that Payne would be fired before Columbus Coach Scott Arniel was relieved of his duties after he has seen the Blue Jackets (2-11-1) become the laughing-stock of the NHL.The Blues have not played...
Payne out as Blues head coach, Hitchcock named replacement
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced tonight the club has relieved Davis Payne as Head Coach and replaced him with Ken Hitchcock. Hitchcock will be the 24th Head Coach in franchise history and has agreed to a contract through the 2012-13 season. Armstrong and Hitchcock will be available to the media Monday at 10:30 am...
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November 06, 2011
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Blues fire Payne, hire Hitchcock
The St. Louis Blues have fired head coach Davis Payne and replaced him with Ken Hitchcock.
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