• HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metropolitan Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle NHL
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • World Juniors
  • THW Archives
  • More…
    • Columns
    • NWHL
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Long Read
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History
  • Log in
The Hockey Writers
  • Site Index
  • NHL Salary Caps
  • Hockey 101: A Beginner’s Guide
  • Join Our Team
  • Free Newsletter
  • Store
  • Log in
The Hockey Writers
  • HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metropolitan Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle NHL
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • World Juniors
  • THW Archives
  • More…
    • Columns
    • NWHL
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Long Read
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History
Home
Dallas Stars

NHL News & Notes: Lindell, Rangers & More

By Brandon Share-Cohen May 16th, 2019

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp

In today’s News & Notes, Esa Lindell has signed a long-term extension, Jim Schoenfeld has stepped down from the New York Rangers and Craig MacTavish is the new head coach of Lokomotiv in the KHL.

Related: NHL News & Notes: Krueger, Heponiemi & More

Lindell Signs Extension With Stars

The Dallas Stars have agreed to terms with Lindell on a six-year contract extension worth $34.8 million. The deal will carry an average cap hit of $5.8 million for the duration of the deal.

Esa Lindell
Esa Lindell #23, Dallas Stars (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

This is a significant deal for the Stars as they get the 24-year-old blueliner locked up for the long-term, solidifying their blue-line as they look to become legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. Stars’ general manager Jim Nill would say as much when speaking about this signing.

“Esa is a consummate professional who has proven himself dependable in every situation and is just an absolute workhorse,” said Nill. “When you combine his strength, conditioning, hockey IQ and skill, he has become an integral part of this team.

Along with John Klingberg and Miro Heiskanen, the three make up the foundation of a blueline that will not only be a strength for our club, but one that will be as good as any in the NHL for the foreseeable future.”

While it’s a significant contract with a big price tag and a long term, the Stars seem confident that Lindell will give them the appropriate value that they’re looking for.

In 13 games in the postseason this season, Lindell would score one goal and four points, averaging an impressive 26:58 of ice time per game. He’d average 24:20 of ice time in the regular season while scoring 11 goals and 32 points in 82 games.

Schoenfeld Steps Down From Rangers

The New York Rangers lost their senior vice president and assistant general manager Thursday when Schoenfeld stepped down from the team. Schoenfeld spent 17 seasons with the Rangers in various roles, though he spent the majority of that time as the general manager of the Hartford Wolf Pack, the Rangers’ AHL affiliate.

OFFICIAL: #NYR SVP & Asst GM Jim Schoenfeld stepped down from his position today.

β€œIn nearly two decades with NYR, Jim made an impact on every level. His tireless efforts and contributions were vital to the extended run of success we experienced during his tenure.” – Glen Sather pic.twitter.com/Jkaniy0jWL

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 16, 2019

“In nearly two decades with the Rangers, Jim made an impact on every level of the organization,” Rangers President Glen Sather said Thursday. “His tireless efforts and contributions were vital to the extended run of success we experienced during his tenure in New York.”

The Rangers are a team in transition and this is just another domino that’s fallen for the team. Still, the team has escalated their rebuild and could be a playoff contender sooner than later given the excellent resource management that they’ve displayed over the last few seasons.

MacTavish Leaves NHL for KHL

Keeping with the theme of senior vice presidents leaving historic NHL franchises, MacTavish would do the same Thursday as he left the Edmonton Oilers and would sign with HC Lokomotiv of the KHL to become their new head coach.

BREAKING

Craig MacTavish πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ named head coach of Lokomotiv (2-year deal). https://t.co/5nc8UK7R4g

— KHL (@khl_eng) May 16, 2019

MacTavish was the head coach of the Oilers from 2000 to 2009 and would leave the team after being fired. He’d rejoin the team three years later as their senior vice president, however, and was later promoted to general manager the following year. He’d be removed from the general manager role when Peter Chiarelli was hired as president of hockey operations and general manager in 2015.

This is the first of what should be many changes to the Oilers with new general manager Ken Holland taking the reigns in Edmonton.

  • Tags
  • Craig MacTavish
  • Esa Lindell
  • Jim Schoenfeld
  • Top Story
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp

Facebook Comments

Editor’s Picks
4 NHL Backup Goalies Who Should Be Starters

4 NHL Backup Goalies Who Should Be Starters

10058
7 Biggest NHL Players in Today's Game

7 Biggest NHL Players in Today's Game

64627
Recent Posts
Dec 13th 3:10 PM
Boston Bruins

Bruins: Tim Thomas Breaks Silence About Post-Hockey Life

Dec 13th 1:20 PM
Archives

Why the Vezina Trophy Deserves Its Name

Dec 13th 12:20 PM
Buffalo Sabres

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Coaches, More

Dec 13th 11:50 AM
Long Read

2020 WJC Team Switzerland Preview

Dec 13th 11:35 AM
Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning: Schenn Is Not an Answer on the Blue Line

Dec 13th 11:20 AM
Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins’ 2010s All-Decade Team: Defense

Dec 13th 11:05 AM
Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ 2019 Draft Class Update

Dec 13th 10:50 AM
Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ Holl Finding His Niche

Dec 13th 10:15 AM
AA

Oilers History: The Paul Coffey Effect

Dec 13th 9:50 AM
Dallas Stars

Stars’ New Assistant Coach Laxdal Has Potential

Stay in Touch
Contact Us

Via our Newsletters
RSS Feeds

Privacy Statement

Our Partners
HFBoards

About THW…

Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated daily with news and features from over 130 writers worldwide. Over 2 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix.

Join over 18 000 Subscribers of our free bi-weekly Newsletter.

Β© The Hockey Writers 2018. All rights reserved.
logo
  • HOME
  • Hockey Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • Atlantic Division
    • Boston Bruins
    • Buffalo Sabres
    • Detroit Red Wings
    • Florida Panthers
    • Montreal Canadiens
    • Ottawa Senators
    • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Metropolitan Division
    • Carolina Hurricanes
    • Columbus Blue Jackets
    • New Jersey Devils
    • New York Islanders
    • New York Rangers
    • Philadelphia Flyers
    • Pittsburgh Penguins
    • Washington Capitals
  • Central Division
    • Chicago Blackhawks
    • Colorado Avalanche
    • Dallas Stars
    • Minnesota Wild
    • Nashville Predators
    • St Louis Blues
    • Winnipeg Jets
  • Pacific Division
    • Anaheim Ducks
    • Arizona Coyotes
    • Calgary Flames
    • Edmonton Oilers
    • Los Angeles Kings
    • San Jose Sharks
    • Seattle NHL
    • Vegas Golden Knights
    • Vancouver Canucks
  • Store
  • The THW Archives
  • Prospects
  • World Juniors
  • The Goalie Page
  • NHL Salary Cap Information
  • Join Our Team
  • Search THW