You're right this is pure speculation but looking back:
This kid was being compared to Kuznetsov in the KHL last year (funny given this context)
Could have made the NHL roster out of camp (not saying he should have but certainly was better than Haley or Chityl at the time)
For reasons unknown he was sent down where he was benched and then scratched
Went back to the KHL where he was limited to 1 shift over the last two games before being sent "to the moon" to play.

None of this reads talent or confidence to me. This rapid of a decline and being written off at every level says that something is going on
- Maskdman3

Ralph Kramden is a real tough coach to play for

Jokes aside, speculating that someone has an addiction issue without any evidence is pretty not-cool and kind of ridiculous.

Im just stating facts!!

About the Rangers yes, Look back 3 years ago.

Something positive about this Ranger team? They could have a bright future.
- Brukie

the Rangers record last year at this time couldn't be more irrelevant

Dallas Stars
@DallasStars

NEWS: Jim Montgomery has been dismissed as the team’s Head Coach.

citing “unprofessional conduct”

Dallas Stars
@DallasStars

NEWS: Jim Montgomery has been dismissed as the team’s Head Coach.

citing “unprofessional conduct”
- jimbro83

Holy poop. This is gonna be rampant.

Holy poop. This is gonna be rampant.
- JRR1285

I wonder who he touched...and was it a bad touch

Holy poop. This is gonna be rampant.
- JRR1285

New York Islanders @NYIslanders
22s
Barry Trotz has been dismissed as head coach of the New York Islanders due to unprofessional conduct.

He refused to tip his garbageman around Christmas last year.

Dallas Stars
@DallasStars

NEWS: Jim Montgomery has been dismissed as the team’s Head Coach.

citing “unprofessional conduct”
- jimbro83

Holy poop.

Dallas Stars
@DallasStars

NEWS: Jim Montgomery has been dismissed as the team’s Head Coach.

citing “unprofessional conduct”
- jimbro83

Remember when he seemed to be the top coaching candidate for the Rangers...

Holy poop.
- Wildschwein

pixelated boat aka “mr tweets” @pixelatedboat
12 Jun 2016
The whole internet loves Milkshake Duck, a lovely duck that drinks milkshakes! *5 seconds later* We regret to inform you the duck is racist

i dont understand your position on NYR team & its plans made and being made to be back in PO's & a top 10 team at minimum for next decade .

you critique the moves BUT with no insight as to what should be done ?

SOme guys want to stock pile prospects and never trade them for fear the come back to haunt you ,others dont like the F A moves ,I would like to hear your platform on .....
"how to build the NYR into a cup contender every year "
- NASHTYGUY

Its been 20 months since the Rangers sent out that letter. They have stock piled picks and prospects, now they need to see how the prospects develop.

You need patience.

pixelated boat aka “mr tweets” @pixelatedboat
12 Jun 2016
The whole internet loves Milkshake Duck, a lovely duck that drinks milkshakes! *5 seconds later* We regret to inform you the duck is racist
- eichiefs9

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
now
I’m told the NHL was aware of the situation with Jim Montgomery even before Gary Bettman met the media here last night to announce the league’s 4-point plan, but that Montgomery’s dismissal does not fall under the auspices of that plan. Not related to it apparently.

Was he gambling on (frank)ing games or something?

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
now
I’m told the NHL was aware of the situation with Jim Montgomery even before Gary Bettman met the media here last night to announce the league’s 4-point plan, but that Montgomery’s dismissal does not fall under the auspices of that plan. Not related to it apparently.

Was he gambling on (frank)ing games or something?
- eichiefs9

the Rangers record last year at this time couldn't be more irrelevant
- jimbro83

"Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it."
Sara Shepard

New York Islanders @NYIslanders
22s
Barry Trotz has been dismissed as head coach of the New York Islanders due to unprofessional conduct.

He refused to tip his garbageman around Christmas last year.
- eichiefs9

My garbagemen don't get poop, they suck ass.

"Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it."
Sara Shepard
- Brukie

"those who think we have the same team we had last year are morons"

-Abe Lincoln

"those who think we have the same team we had last year are morons"

-Abe Lincoln
- jimbro83

Is your name Abe?

"Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it."
Sara Shepard
- Brukie

Is your name Abe?
- JRR1285

got his beard goin

Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun
now
I’m told the NHL was aware of the situation with Jim Montgomery even before Gary Bettman met the media here last night to announce the league’s 4-point plan, but that Montgomery’s dismissal does not fall under the auspices of that plan. Not related to it apparently.

Was he gambling on (frank)ing games or something?
- eichiefs9

@DarrenDreger

Another source familiar with the situation says the Dallas Stars really had no choice and also says this is non abuse related.


this is nuts

@DarrenDreger

Another source familiar with the situation says the Dallas Stars really had no choice and also says this is non abuse related.


this is nuts
- NYRangers1124

the only man that can right that ship

@DarrenDreger

Another source familiar with the situation says the Dallas Stars really had no choice and also says this is non abuse related.


this is nuts
- NYRangers1124

I mean, if it wasn't another abuse case it's gotta be something.....pretty insane.

@DarrenDreger

Another source familiar with the situation says the Dallas Stars really had no choice and also says this is non abuse related.


this is nuts
- NYRangers1124

I'm going with banging a players wife for $100, Alex

@DarrenDreger

Another source familiar with the situation says the Dallas Stars really had no choice and also says this is non abuse related.


this is nuts
- NYRangers1124

Elliotte Friedman
“Last night, at the Board of Governors meeting, we asked if there were any investigations underway for abuse/racial comments that we were not aware of. The answer was no. Whatever happened with Jim Montgomery in Dallas, it does not fall under that umbrella.“

Have to wonder if gambling related...

Elliotte Friedman
“Last night, at the Board of Governors meeting, we asked if there were any investigations underway for abuse/racial comments that we were not aware of. The answer was no. Whatever happened with Jim Montgomery in Dallas, it does not fall under that umbrella.“

Have to wonder if gambling related...
- airjan23

My money is on gambling/being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at work/or, as mdw so eloquently put it, "banging a players wife"