Five questions with Mark Morris
Kevin Provencher of the Union-Leader did a Q&A with Manchester Monarchs coach Mark Morris, whose team opens its season Saturday. The Monarchs have made the playoffs in each of their seven seasons, and once again they'll feature several of the Kings' top prospects. Here's the interview...

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Very intersting how Morris has to adjust his own coaching style to match Murry's. Makes a ton of sense to have the AHL affiliate play the same style as their NHL counterpart.
Does anyone know who's job it is to see to it that Murray's system is implemented in Manchester? Who is the go between?