He was criticized for the firing of Rick Bowness , over the playing time of Alexandre Daigle , and the hiring of Dave Allison , the head coach of the team 's minor league affiliate .
Sexton also did not have previous experience as an NHL general manager .
Sexton was criticized for the firing of Rick Bowness , over the playing time of Alexandre Daigle , and the hiring of Dave Allison , the head coach of the team 's minor league affiliate .
Sexton also did not have previous experience as an NHL general manager .