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NHL Coaching

History of NHL Coaches in the Playoff Handshake Line & Why They Belong

Jeremy Schouppe | February 15, 2026

The handshake line is a time-honored NHL tradition at the end of a Stanley Cup Playoff series. The NHL is the only professional sports league in North America where players…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Coaching

Steve Ott’s Reassignment Could Reshape His Career and Blues’ Coaching Plans

Andrew Willis | January 21, 2026

On Monday (Jan. 19), the St. Louis Blues announced that assistant coach Steve Ott will assume the role of head coach for the organization’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the…

Categories NHL Coaching, St Louis Blues

5 NHL Coaches on the Hot Seat at the Midway Mark

Paolo Go | January 10, 2026

The NHL’s coaching carousel doesn’t wait until April. By the midway point of the season, expectations are no longer theoretical. They’re written into the standings. Several teams that entered the…

Categories New Jersey Devils, NHL Coaching, St Louis Blues, Utah Mammoth, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets

3 NHL Coaching Storylines That Could Define the 2025-26 Season

The Old Prof | September 9, 2025

With training camps in full swing and the puck drop just around the corner, fans are watching the usual headlines—results from big trades, rookie debuts, and who’s going to lead…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Coaching, Season Previews, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets

Ryan Huska Is Building the Flames’ Future One Step at a Time

The Old Prof | August 9, 2025

In a league where coaching jobs often bounce between the same familiar faces, every so often, someone breaks through on their terms. Ryan Huska didn’t arrive behind an NHL bench…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL Coaching

Roger Neilson: Coaching Genius & Innovator

Matthew Zator | July 25, 2025

The late Roger Neilson will forever go down as one of the most unique coaches in NHL history. His style, personality, and willingness to do anything to gain an upper…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Coaching, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

Get to Know the Edmonton Oilers’ 3 New Coaches

Jesse Courville-Lynch | July 14, 2025

On Monday (Jul. 14) morning, the Edmonton Oilers announced they had made some changes to their coaching staff, including a new goaltending coach, a new assistant, and a new skills…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Coaching, Oilers Goaltending

Boston Bruins Fans Should Be Optimistic About the Marco Sturm Hire

Zander Manning | June 15, 2025

Back on June 10, the Boston Bruins announced that they had hired Marco Sturm as the 30th head coach in the team’s history after implying through a video posted online…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL Coaching

Get to Know New Lightning Assistant Coach Dan Hinote 

Harrison Smajovits | June 8, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun their reloading of the coaching staff. The team announced they have hired Dan Hinote on Friday as an assistant coach. Tampa Bay Times’ Lightning…

Categories NHL Coaching, Tampa Bay Lightning

Meet the New Canucks’ Assistant Coaches Kevin Dean, Scott Young & Brett McLean

Matthew Zator | June 6, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks finally rounded out their coaching staff for the 2025-26 season on Thursday (June 5). Kevin Dean, Scott Young and Brett McLean will be joining head coach Adam…

Categories NHL Coaching, Vancouver Canucks

3 Lightning Assistant Coach Replacement Options

Jack Pallotta | May 24, 2025

With 25 years of coaching experience, the Chicago Blackhawks hired Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach Jeff Blashill for his second NHL head coaching gig. Chicago’s future has Connor Bedard, Frank…

Categories NHL Coaching, Tampa Bay Lightning

David Carle Made Right Decision by Forgoing NHL Coaching Gig

Daniel Amoia | May 6, 2025

When Nashville Predators prospect Teddy Stiga scored the golden goal to win the World Junior Championship (WJC) for Team USA, it was business as usual for 35-year-old head coach David…

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