Posts About "Jon Cooper"
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Maple Leafs, Cooper, More
November 24th, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Edmonton Oilers dealings with Darnell Nurse, the Washington Capitals are trying to get one of their key players back under contract and the St. Louis Blues seem to be keeping an eye on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Is there a trade brewing? Finally, how hot is the seat coach Jon Cooper is...
Is Babcock What the Lightning Need to Win a Stanley Cup?
November 22nd, 2019 After the Tampa Bay Lightning experienced one of the worst postseason collapses in NHL history, head coach Jon Cooper found himself on the hot seat despite leading the team to a 62-win season. Cooper, who is currently the longest-tenured coach in the NHL, has been a regular target of ire due to the Lightning's playoff collapses...
Lightning: Is It Time to Fire Cooper?
October 10th, 2019 The start of the 2019-20 NHL season has a bit of a deja vu feeling to it for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After playing the Florida Panthers in five straight games (three pre-season, two regular-season) the Lightning finally faced the Carolina Hurricanes, their first non-Floridian based foe for the first time in close to two weeks. What...
Lightning Cup Window Closing Quickly
September 7th, 2019 The Tampa Bay Lightning were the favorites to win the Stanley Cup for almost all of the 2018-19 season. They had their best season in franchise history and one of the best ever in the NHL. Many believed last year to be their year, but the Columbus Blue Jackets weren't having any of it. They swept the Lightning in four games and made...
NHL Rumors: Cooper, Canucks, Penguins, More
April 18th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on the Vancouver Canucks and their blue line, the Tampa Bay Lightning are not going to abandon their coach, and the Pittsburgh Penguins will keep their coach but may move some key names. What Will the Canucks Do on Their Blue Line? Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province writes the...
NHL News & Notes: Cooper, Ladd & More
March 26th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, the Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Jon Cooper to a multi-year contract extension, Andrew Ladd has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the remainder of the season and the Boston Bruins have signed Paul Carey to a two-year contract extension. Related: NHL News & Notes: Fabbro, Oettinger, Farabee &...
