Ducks' Coach Randy Carlyle Signs 2-Year Extension

Randy Carlyle, who coached the Anaheim Ducks to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007, signed a two-year extension Wednesday. Financial terms were not announced. "In my mind, it is a very important announcement for our franchise and I would like to congratulate Randy on this. He earned it," general manager Brian Burke said. "He has brought accountability to our organization. We play Ducks hockey, which Randy is the architect of. It is high-octane, up-tempo, physical, old-school hockey." The 52-year-old Carlyle, hired Aug. 1, 2005 as the seventh coach in franchise history, has guided the Ducks to a franchise-record three consecutive trips to the postseason. They have won six of their eight playoff series during that time, tied with the Detroit Red Wings for the best in the NHL. Carlyle, who is now under contract for three... [read full story]