Martin out as coach, might stay as GM

[Ralph Wiggum]

MIAMI -- Jacques Martin is no longer the Florida Panthers' coach. His status as general manager is still up in the air.

Martin has filled both roles since the 2006-07 season. He will leave the bench after three years and has been offered the chance to concentrate on his front office duties, the team announced Friday.

"Over the past few days both Jacques and I have spent significant time together discussing what is in the best interest of this franchise," team owner Alan Cohen said in a statement. "It is now up to Jacques to decide if he wants to remain with the club as our general manager, where he would continue to play a vital role in helping to ensure the future success of our organization."

Martin's decision is expected next week, according to the release.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3341211

[Mr. TBS]

Where's pigpen?

Cunney may be getting the call...

[Mark Tock]

Where's pigpen?

Cunney may be getting the call...

Hadn't thought about that...

Pray that doesn't happen

[stepsukie]

Wow. Actually, a radio station down here made an April Fool's joke out of this saying that he got fired, when he did not...guess he is now.

[Sabres244]

I hope he's not GM and they get away from the trap.

[CaptPantalones]

Where's pigpen?

Cunney may be getting the call...

That is a very very real possibility.

Cunney has been on the Panthers wish list for a couple years now and nearly tried to bring him to Florida as an assistant last season.

I really expect he'll get a long look at that job. His days with Buffalo are likely over.