Jack Adams Award Winners Who Were Fired Within a Year Ryan Gagne | May 14, 2023 There are 32 teams in the NHL, which means limited head coaching opportunities exist in one of the world’s most respected professional hockey leagues. If a bench boss has a…
10 Winningest Coaches in Flames’ History Ryan Gagne | May 14, 2023 The Calgary Flames enter the 2023 offseason without a head coach, relieving Darryl Sutter of his duties on May 1. Interestingly, Sutter is one of two people in team history…
Flames 12 Days of Hockeymas: 11 Coaches in 20 Years Colton Pankiw | December 14, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…
Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers’ Coaching History Declan Schroeder | November 20, 2020 While it’s the players jumping over the bench that score the goals, make the big bucks, and get most of the glory, the man behind the bench is also of…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, More Jim Parsons | December 9, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz the Toronto Maple Leafs might have an interest in a St. Louis Blues defenseman, a couple of newsworthy items coming out of…
Gaudreau’s Injury a Flames Fix? Ryan Pike | November 24, 2016 On November 15, Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau left a game against the Minnesota Wild after a slash on the hands. The following day, the Flames dropped a bombshell: the…
Five Ways the Flames Sabotaged the Start of the Season Jon Bateman | October 17, 2016 The Calgary Flames probably wish they had an extra week of training camp. But, they only have themselves to blame for their slow start this season. They’ve earned just one…
Facing Off: Forecasting Vesey’s Future, Avs’ Coach Larry Fisher | August 15, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Former Flames Coach Bob Hartley a Natural Fit With Avs Jim Parsons | August 11, 2016 Interesting news came down today that Patrick Roy has stepped down as head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Citing a difference of opinion and direction, the change doesn’t come as…
Glen Gulutzan: A Perfect Fit for the Flames Ryan Pike | June 18, 2016 At 31-years-old Glen Gulutzan got his first taste of being a head coach in the Calgary Flames organization, as he took the reins of their ECHL affiliate in Las Vegas.…
Finding the Other Detroit Red Wings Assistant Coach Tony Wolak | May 11, 2016 This has been a big week for the Detroit Red Wings. On Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they’ve hired former defenseman Doug Houda as an assistant coach to oversee…
Facing Off: Can Leafs Become NHL’s Leicester? Larry Fisher | May 9, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…