Can the Rangers Win With Quinn? Drew Johnson | May 31, 2018 The New York Rangers named David Quinn as the 35th head coach in the franchise’s storied history. Quinn will leave Boston University’s ice hockey program behind after spending five years…
New Coaches, Better Playoff Prospects? Shane Sander | May 26, 2018 It was speculated upon for the past few weeks, and the news is now official. The Edmonton Oilers have hired three new assistant coaches to support a returning Todd McLellan…
Five Options to Replace Oilers’ McLellan Shane Sander | March 15, 2018 It’s no secret that Edmonton Oilers head coach Todd McLellan is on the hot seat and could be one of several coaches fired after the season. USA Today’s Kevin Allen…
Predicting Possible NHL Coaching Changes Larry Fisher | November 20, 2017 Who’s going to be the first NHL coach to get fired? That’s always a hot topic around this time of year — approaching the quarter-mark of the season — but…
Final Results of All Coach and GM ‘Trades’ Devin Slawson | July 25, 2017 On January 1st, 2015, the NHL put forth a new policy which would compensate teams whose executives and head coaches were hired by other teams while they were still under contract.…
Florida Panthers Name Bob Boughner Head Coach Peter Ferrell | June 12, 2017 The Florida Panthers announced today that Bob Boughner has been chosen as the fifteenth head coach in franchise history. Boughner, a veteran of 630 National Hockey League games (and 1,382…
Blues Hire Longtime Assistant Coach Darryl Sydor Nick Olson | May 26, 2017 St. Louis Blues head coach Mike Yeo is adding a familiar face to his coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Former Blue and 18-year NHL veteran Darryl Sydor has signed…
NHL Playoffs: The Ex-Coach Strikes Back! Shane Sander | April 24, 2017 If you’re looking for an early title for the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, you might want to call it The Ex-Coach Strikes Back. There are plenty of storylines when it…
Gallant Named Knights First-Ever Head Coach Thomas Conroy | April 13, 2017 Another piece of the Vegas Golden Knights puzzle was revealed today. Gerard Gallant was introduced as the first head coach of the franchise at a news conference inside the T-Mobile…
Todd McLellan: Coach of the Year? Shane Sander | March 22, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the most surprising teams in the NHL this season, and are likely to end a record 11-year-long playoff drought. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl,…
Introducing Bruce Cassidy Anthony Pagliarulo | February 9, 2017 After nearly 10 seasons behind the Boston Bruins bench, the Claude Julien era is over. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, GM Don Sweeney announced that Julien had been relieved of his…
Julien’s Tough Love Tactics Anthony Pagliarulo | November 16, 2016 Claude Julien was hired as the head coach of the Boston Bruins before the start of the 2007-08 season. To this point in his 10-year run with the club, he has led the Bruins to…