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Many were calling for his head, and no question GM Bryan Murray gave John Paddock a call and said, "Step into my office...because you're f*ckin' fired!!!" Yes indeed, what needed to be done, what HAD to be done, was finalized this afternoon. It's unfortunate pro sports is so cold and you might feel a little sorry for Paddock for these latest developments, but the players obviously weren't listening to him and he lost the locker room once the Ray Emery saga began. It was all downhill after that and I have a feeling owner Eugene Melnyk called Murray to tell him to get moving and start firing, because the near $50 million in salaries he has spent to bring the Stanley Cup to Ottawa this year has lately shown to be a bad investment. Paddock is officially the fall guy for their post 15-2 mediocrity.

Well, it's up to the players now. No more excuses. Emery is your #1. Murray is your coach. They got Commodore, Stillman and Lapointe in trades and everyone (save Chris Neil) is healthy. Do your job, and start winning.