 In the 2007–08 season, Paddock was the head coach of the Eastern Conference team for the All-Star game as Ottawa had the best record in the East.However, on February 27, 2008, Murray fired Paddock after several lackluster performances by the team in February, and a generally poor record since the first 17 games of the year.Murray would serve as head coach for the remainder of the 2007–08 season and playoffs, with a 7–9–2 record.