Maple Leafs Have an Obvious Coaching Move to Make Alex Hobson | June 27, 2021 After the Toronto Maple Leafs saw yet another early playoff exit, this time at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, the discussion began yet again. Who do they trade? Who…
Flames Bench Getting Experience & Personable Approach With Muller Hiring Paul Quinney | June 20, 2021 Gloomy Calgary Flames fans bemoaning their team sitting on the sidelines in yet another NHL postseason were given a little hope on June 10 when the team issued a press release…
Canucks Defensive Game Will Improve With Shaw Behind the Bench Matthew Zator | June 12, 2021 On Wednesday the Vancouver Canucks made a critical addition to their coaching staff by hiring veteran assistant coach and former NHL defensive defenceman Brad Shaw. Previously employed by the Columbus…
Columbus Blue Jackets Hire Brad Larsen as Next Head Coach Cody Chalfan | June 10, 2021 The Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coaching search has concluded, the team announced on Thursday evening. They hired 44-year-old, Nakusp, Canada, native, and long-time assistant coach Brad Larsen from within the…
Sabres Searching Overseas for New Bench Boss Mike Carter | June 9, 2021 Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams is in no rush to make a decision on who will coach his team come the fall. But, as the National Hockey League playoffs…
The Grind Line: Detroit Red Wings’ Assistant Coach Candidates Patrick Brown | May 31, 2021 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
Oilers Need to Move on From Coach Dave Tippett Luke Thomas | May 30, 2021 After the Winnipeg Jets swept the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, it’s time to start questioning if Dave Tippett should be the man…
Darryl Sutter’s Criticism a Constant for Flames’ Young Players in 2020-21 Colton Pankiw | May 26, 2021 When the Calgary Flames announced the hiring of Darryl Sutter in early March, it was expected that he would bring plenty of accountability to a group that at times appeared…
Islanders’ Lamoriello & Trotz Are the Most Decorated Duo in the NHL Ryan Gagne | May 25, 2021 As of May 2021, there are currently only 62 head coach and general manager positions in the National Hockey League. There a handful of current openings across the league; however,…
Kraken & Tortorella Would Make a Good Match Nick Pinkerton | May 21, 2021 John Tortorella’s best head coaching opportunity is perhaps with the Seattle Kraken. He recently parted ways with the Columbus Blue Jackets after six seasons. The Kraken are two months away…
Rangers’ Next Head Coach Needs to Be Gerard Gallant Rachel Nones | May 13, 2021 Prior to entering the fourth season of his first NHL coaching contract, the New York Rangers organization terminated head coach David Quinn’s contract, as announced today. As initially reported by…
Coyotes Mutually Part Ways With Head Coach Rick Tocchet Haynes Evans | May 9, 2021 Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong announced this afternoon that the team has agreed to mutually part ways with head coach Rick Tocchet. Tocchet, whose contract was set to expire…