(April 29, 1963- )
Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Head coach of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks (2002-05) and the Detroit Red Wings (2005- )

He is considered a coaching nomad.
Prior to the Wings 2008 Stanley Cup playoff run, his playoff record in Detroit was viewed as a disappointment.
In his first season as the Wings head coach, his team bowed out to the #8 seed Edmonton Oilers in the first round (2006).
He failed to guide his Ducks back to the playoffs a year after the team made it to the Finals.
He could not agree on a contract with the Ducks following the hiring of Brian Burke, a key factor in his resignation from the team.

He guided the Canadian World Junior team to a gold medal (1997).
He guided the Ducks to their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance (2003).
He is the third McGill University alumni to land an NHL coaching job.
He coached the Western Conference at the 2008 NHL All-Star Game.
He is a coach who demands 110% from his players, regardless of the circumstances.

Credit: Ricky

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