November 27, 2009
By Lindsay Kramer
NHL.com Correspondent
One of the toughest parts for former ECHL coach Ray Edwards as he watched San Antonio go through a 17-game winless streak last season was his relative sense of helplessness.
As an assistant coach, Edwards offered whatever suggestions he could, but the bottom line rested with head coach Greg Ireland.
A year later, Edwards suddenly finds himself in charge of a Rampage squad that isn't quite as bad off, but that still remains stuck in the West Division cellar.
Lucky him.
No, really.
"You are the one standing out on the ledge. That's what leadership is," Edwards said. "You want to be the one who is stepping up as a leader, saying, 'We're going to do this.' I'm confident I can get us out of this. Now, we'll see if I can."
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