6 Things: Ken Hitchcock’s First Game as Oilers Coach Jim Parsons | November 21, 2018 Ken Hitchcock was hired Tuesday morning, arrived in San Jose Tuesday afternoon and immediately got to work Tuesday evening coaching one half of the only game on the NHL schedule.…
Oilers Surprise with Ken Hitchcock Hire Rob Soria | November 20, 2018 Heading into the 2018-19 campaign, Edmonton Oilers head coach Todd McLellan had to know he was on borrowed time and that time finally came to an end earlier today. With…
5 Things to Know About New Oilers Coach Hitchcock The Canadian Press | November 20, 2018 EDMONTON — Ken Hitchcock has put a brief retirement behind him to coach his hometown Edmonton Oilers, replacing the fired Todd McLellan. Here are five things to know about the latest coach that will try to guide the once proud franchise out of the hock…
NHL Rumors: Hitchcock, Duchene, Skinner, Panarin, More Jim Parsons | November 20, 2018 In today’s rumor rundown, there are details emerging regarding the firing of coach Todd McLellan in Edmonton and what it means that he was replaced by Ken Hitchcock. There are…
Todd McLellan Fired by Edmonton Oilers, Replaced by Ken Hitchcock Jim Parsons | November 20, 2018 In what makes now four coaches fired since the start of the NHL regular season, the latest casualty is Todd McLellan who was relieved of his coaching duties in Edmonton…
Stars Cannot Afford to Miss on Their Next Coach The Hockey Writers | April 21, 2018 A month and a half ago, it seemed like the Dallas Stars were poised to be players in the Western Conference playoff picture, with a team that was finally rounding into…
Stars Proving Jim Nill Right Matt Pryor | March 2, 2018 Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill didn’t make a single move at the NHL trade deadline. In two games since the February 26 deadline, the team has proven the GM…
Sharks Exploit Stars’ Shortcomings in 5-2 Blowout The Hockey Writers | February 19, 2018 Friday’s 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues brought the Dallas Stars elation, a sigh of relief, and an important move up the Western Conference’s crowded ladder. Joy from the…
The Stars’ Magic Numbers Matt Pryor | January 8, 2018 The Dallas Stars coasted into their bye week Saturday afternoon, cruising past the hapless Edmonton Oilers, 5-1. As the players, coaches and staff scatter to the four winds for a…
Hitchcock Joins 800-Win Club Matt Pryor | December 22, 2017 Only one letter separates “millstone” from “milestone.” After sitting on 799 career NHL victories through three straight Dallas Stars losses, coach Ken Hitchcock could be forgiven for wondering whether the…
Stars Play Favorites on Road Matt Pryor | December 11, 2017 There’s no place like home for the Dallas Stars, who are 10-4-0 at the American Airlines Center this season. They struggled mightily away from Dallas last season, posting a disappointing…
Clare Drake in a Class of His Own Rob Soria | November 14, 2017 When it comes to individual honours, being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame is about as good as it gets. Funny thing is, when it comes to Clare Drake,…