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Anaheim Ducks: Bob Murray Receives his “Report Card” for the 2018-19 Season

By Ciara Durant

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 3: General Manager and Interim Head Coach, Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks smiles from the bench during the game against the Calgary Flames on April 3, 2019 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 3: General Manager and Interim Head Coach, Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks smiles from the bench during the game against the Calgary Flames on April 3, 2019 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 3: General Manager and Interim Head Coach, Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks smile from the bench during the game against the Calgary Flames on April 3, 2019, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /

From the front office to behind the bench, Anaheim Ducks General Manager, Bob Murray, has had an interesting season.

When you mention the name Bob Murray to an Anaheim Ducks fan, you get one of two reactions. Ducks Nation is a house divided, and for valid reasons. You have one half of the fan base who believes it’s time to move on and fire Murray. Flip the coin, and you have the other half who believes Murray’s bold moves towards the end of the season is proof that he is the General Manager the Anaheim Ducks need right now.

There are certainly fans who have mixed feelings about Murray as well. However, I think we can all agree that this has been a difficult season for GMBM. He had a large hand in the Anaheim Ducks failures earlier in the season. Certain decisions, or lack thereof, put the team in a rather difficult position. So, to say he retains his innocence in all of this would be a very false statement.

Nevertheless, now that the season is over and we’ve had a little time to let reflect on the season and let our boiling anger reduce to a simmer, it’s time to hand out our 2018-19 report cards, starting with the man at the helm of the Anaheim Ducks sinking ship, Bob Murray.

Earlier this year, we gave Murray an F overall for his performance at the beginning of the season. He rightfully deserved it. His refusal to keep himself, his staff, and his players accountable seemed to crack the foundation of the entire team. There was a huge lack of discipline and Murray seemed completely content sitting back and doing nothing about it. However, hindsight is 20/20 and with all of that in the past, it’s easier to evaluate his overall performance during the season now that it’s over.

We will grade several different aspects of GMBM’s 2018-19 season in order to give him an accurate overall grade. This will include free agency acquisitions, trades, coaching, and his interaction with the players and the fan base.

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