Posts About "Jacques Martin"
Penguins, Jacques Martin Nearing Contract Extension
June 21st, 2016 General Manager Jim Rutherford said today that the Pittsburgh Penguins are working on a contract extension for assistant coach Jacques Martin. https://twitter.com/renlavoietva/status/745325586676056064 Martin, 63, has enjoyed an extensive career coaching at the NHL level, beginning in 1986 when he took over as head coach for the...
Post-Lockout Montreal Canadiens in Elite Company
April 1st, 2015 Extrapolating point totals earned in 2013 over a full 82-game schedule, the Montreal Canadiens were on pace for 108 points that lockout-shortened season. That makes them officially one of just two teams to have earned 100 or more points in the three seasons since the work stoppage. Montreal Canadiens in Good Company The...
Has Lars Eller Finally Found His Game?
November 27th, 2014 As the main piece coming to Montreal in the Jaroslav Halak trade back in 2010, Lars Eller has always been a subject of curiosity for the fans. Going 13th overall to the St. Louis Blues in 2007, his high draft status hinted at immense potential and his size and skill were tantalizing for a team that skewed towards small and speedy....
The Hurricanes/Penguins Merry-Go-Round Keeps Spinning
June 6th, 2014 The Hurricanes/Penguins merry go-round keeps spinning. Ole' JR is heading north to the land of the Penguins. Not the North Pole, but to beautiful Pittsburgh, home of the Steelers, the Pirates, steel, and of course "Sid the Kid." The Pittsburgh Penguins have named former Carolina Hurricanes general manager, Jim Rutherford their new...
Penguins' Light Schedule Comes at Perfect Time
January 15th, 2014 Following a shaky but, ultimately, successful road trip through Western Canada, the Pittsburgh Penguins returned home with a rare opportunity to recharge and refocus. Indeed, with a single contest on the calendar in an eight day span, the Pens are staring down a week of significant free time. And, while some may perceive such a...
Penguins Add 1-3-1 Forecheck to Gameplan
September 25th, 2013 One of the biggest criticisms of Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma has been his inability to adapt.
Pittsburgh Penguins Preseason Predictions
August 31st, 2013 With rookie and training camp just around the corner, why not dive right into the 2013-2014 season. It will be no surprise to anyone that the Pittsburgh Penguins will be Stanley Cup favorites. They have two of the best players in the world with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Despite their talented roster, the Pens have fallen...
Remembering the Steve Duchesne Goal
October 28th, 2012 written by Ian C McLaren On April 12th, 1997, Steve Duchesne scored the lone goal in a Senators victory that propelled them to the NHL playoffs for the first time since their return to the nation's capital. Personally speaking, it was a goal that I will not soon forget, not only for its magnitude on my hometown, but also because I had...Five NHL Head Coaches on the Hot Seat
Ok, I confess. As a longtime Kings devotee, I am most definitely not a Ducks fan. That original Disney logo with the duck-shaped hockey mask between the crisscrossing hockey sticks will forever be seared into my memory. And although royalty isn't exactly the most intimidating theme, it carries far more power, intrigue and respect...
Michel Therrien named the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens
June 5th, 2012 According to Darren Dreger of TSN and Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet, Michel Therrien will be officially named the Montreal Canadiens' next head ...
Top Candidates for the Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Position
May 31st, 2012 Now that Bob Hartley has been officially hired by the Calgary Flames to coach for his good friend and current general manager Jay Feaster, and not for the Montreal Canadiens as I stated on Monday (my sincere apologies for being wrong), the search for the next head coach of the Montreal Canadiens continues. Feaster made a strong push on...
Florida Panthers It's Been a Long Time Coming
April 13th, 2012 Tonight ends a streak of 11 years, 11 months, and 29 days sans playoffs for the Florida Panthers. During that time, Florida has had eight coaches, eight general managers, and five captains. What else has happened since the Panthers last played a playoff game? Here's a little rundown... April 20, 2000 – Florida Panthers...
The Montreal Canadiens have fired GM Pierre Gauthier
March 29th, 2012 Canadiens' owner Geoff Molson will make the official announcement during a press conference at the Brossard Sports Complex at 11h45. The Canadiens are last in the Eastern Conference with a 29-34-14 record and were eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday. According to Darren Dreger of TSN, no replacement will be named on...
