Could Dallas Eakins be the next head coach of the Duck

Bob Murray has taken over as the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks for the remainder of this season, but his aspirations to lead an NHL bench don't extend the beyond then. Murray said he is using this opportunity to uncover the roots of the problems with his team, which currently holds a share of last place in the Pacific Division. I didnt feel it was right to bring anyone in at this point in time," Murray said. "I think I had to be here David Robinson Jersey , I had to go downstairs, I had to live it with these guys. Ive got to find out everything going on down here and obviously, its more problematic than I thought a while ago so I figured the only way that was fair to anybody was for me to get down here. NHL trade rumors: Top 10 players most likely to be dealt at the 2019 deadline When asked about the search for the team's next head coach Murray said "thats the first thing on the list" once the season is over. He was also able to confirm that Dallas Eakins, head coach of the Ducks' AHL affiliate the San Diego Gulls, is in the running. "He is a candidate for sure," Murray said. "Hes done a very good job in San Diego. Eakins has led the Gulls to a two-point hold on thirdthe Pacific Division with a 251523 record, with the team three points back of the San Jose Barracuda for second. Murray said he decided not to bring Eakins up to finish the season in Anaheim in order tonot disrupt the quality season the Gulls are currently having. Theres a good thing going on in San Diego," Murray said. "Thats one part of our organizationwhere things are good right now and I want to leave that just the way it is.I want those young players to have Dallas there. Hopefully, theyll have a good end of the year run. Murray feels similarly about bringing any players up from Gulls. He said he would consider more if he is able to improve the culture in the locker room. 'I like the situation in San Diego a whole bunch," Murray said. "Theyre playing a bunch, theyre having mostly succe s and theyre gaining their confidence.I think its good for as many as I can to get a feel of this in a positive environment, and thats what Im worried about the most as to bringing them here right now. I would like that group to stay as much together as po sible. Tony Parker Jersey