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The Kings' road to Terry Murray wound through Philadelphia. Murray, who has been an assistant with the Flyers the last four seasons, worked with Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi and once coached Ron Hextall, now the Kings' assistant GM, in Philadelphia. Lombardi was a pro scout for Philadelphia after he was fired by the Sharks during the 2002-03 season. The interview process started with Lombardi first talking with Kings' associate coach Mike Johnston about the head coaching position. He was intrigued by junior coach Peter DeBoer, who ended up being hired by Florida. Ultimately, it was all about familiarity and Lombardi spoke to Flyers front-office executives about Murray at the NHL Entry Draft last month in Ottawa. Lombardi thought that Murray was the best fit for a Kings team in the midst of a long-and-winding rebuilding process and seemingly getting younger by the day.

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Colten Teubert, AP Colten Teubert, AP

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July 17, 2008  10:45 AM ET
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"Why Kings selected Murray"

What a brilliant headline. Must've taken a lot brain juice to come up with it! Honestly, T&R! You guys outdo yourselves sometimes!

July 17, 2008  11:23 AM ET
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"Why Kings selected Murray"
uhhh because he is cheap?
And they are cheap too?

July 17, 2008  11:36 AM ET
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"Why Kings selected Murray"
... because no one else was interested, no?

July 17, 2008  12:00 PM ET
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This is not a rumour, it -might- be a truth and is most definately not news.

July 17, 2008  03:43 PM ET
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Yawn. That LA Kings marketing machine just keeps ratcheting up the excitement level among us hockey fans in LA

July 17, 2008  07:48 PM ET
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Terry is one hell of a coach (I'm born and bred in Philly), a great tactician, and solid defensive guy, with the parts already in place in LA, the quiet and cool guy could lead a resurgence for the team. I think it's a great pick up, now if they can hold onto some of their guys, Kopitar rumors are brewing, Murray is level headed enough to handle and develop young talent.

 
July 18, 2008  12:00 AM ET
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truth be knwon the Kings are are only second to the Raiders in the "Leat likely to get a good catagory" Somebody get Bruce McNall out of Prison.... Please.

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