Devils fire coach Claude Julien

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Claude Julien found out there is no job security with the New Jersey Devils when general manager Lou Lamoriello feels there is something wrong.

Despite having the Devils in first place in the Atlantic Division with a week to go in the regular season, Julien was fired as their coach on Monday because Lamoriello felt the three-time Stanley Cup champions weren't ready to start the playoffs next week.

"You have to make whatever you feel is the right decision," Lamoriello said in announcing that he would take over behind the bench for the second straight year, starting on Tuesday against Ottawa. "If you think this is a decision I wanted to make or liked to make, you are kidding yourself.

"It's certainly not an easy decision, nor am I comfortable I have to do it," Lamoriello added. "But I have a responsibility to owners, to the fans and I have a responsibility to the players, and in saying that we have a commitment to winning."

Julien, who was informed of his dismissal on Monday morning by Lamoriello, was not immediately available for comment.

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This is beyond me.... what do you all think?