Posts About "Kevin Dineen"
Flyers Captains Lindros Era to Lockout
May 31st, 2017 In a previous post, The Hockey Writers took a look at every Flyers captain from Lou Angotti, the first, to Rick Tocchet, the last man to wear the C before the team's captainless 1992–93 season. Here, we examine the men who served as captain from 1993–94 until the lockout of 2004 that cost fans an entire season. Thanks in large part...
The Hartford Whalers Franchise Four
February 11th, 2016 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. Entering the NHL from the WHA in 1979, the Hartford Whalers reached the postseason eight times in 18 seasons, winning the Adams Division in...
Hartford Whalers Winter Classic Would Be A Bonanza
December 17th, 2014 Strike up the band. Crank out the Brass Bonanza. Break out the green sweaters. I have an idea that's just crazy enough to work. It should fetch the NHL a lot of green as well. It's time to bring back the Hartford Whalers. Just for one day. This would more than put the throwback into those NHL Winter Classic throwback sweaters. Given...
Blackhawks Cross Talk: Weaknesses, Leddy, Saad and the Winter Classic Sweater
October 9th, 2014 Throughout the 2014-2015 season The Hockey Writers scribes Steve Sobel and Michael Szwaja will debate all things Chicago Blackhawks in what we are calling Blackhawks Cross Talk. In the first installment, they debate holes in the lineup, the state of the power play, Nick Leddy's absence, expectations for Brandon Saad and the mystery...
5 Under the Radar Blackhawks Storylines
September 24th, 2014 Brad Richards, the salary cap crunch and all things Patrick Kane have dominated the storylines heading into the Blackhawks’ 2014-2015 season, but what about some of the under-the-radar stories? There’s plenty to discuss beneath the surface. Here are five talking points that haven’t really received much attention as we head into the...
What Kevin Dineen Hire Means for Chicago Blackhawks
July 21st, 2014 Last week the Chicago Blackhawks officially hired Kevin Dineen, replacing Jamie Kompon as assistant coach to Quenneville. Kompon left to become the head coach and general manager of the Portland Winterhawks, a junior team in the Western Hockey League. While Kompon will be missed behind the bench, Dineen's presence should prove to be an...
Quenneville Has a Little Help from His Friends
July 14th, 2014 Once again, Joel Quenneville has reached into his deep reservoir of hockey acquaintances as the Chicago Blackhawks announced Monday that Kevin Dineen has been hired as an assistant coach for the 2014-15 season. Dineen, 50, was a former Hartford Whaler teammate of Quenneville’s back in their playing days. He will replace Jamie Kompon,...
The Crystal Ball: Who Will Be the Next Capitals Head Coach?
May 19th, 2014 With Oates Out of the Picture, What Does the Crystal Ball Say About Washington's Future Head Coach? The Washington Capitals are among one of the many teams searching for a new head coach. The head coaching position in Washington has been an ever-changing job. With three different head coaches since 2011, the Capitals have not...
Kevin Dineen Firing First of Many Moves to Come For Florida Panthers
November 10th, 2013 With eight straight losses and 11 in their last 12 games, it looks as if the Florida Panthers are out of playoff contention less than a quarter of the way through the season. Inconsistent goaltending, poor coaching, and an offense that scores under two goals per game on average will do that to you. Factor in their lack of power play...
Hockey News: Kevin Dineen Fired; Alex Steen is on Fire
November 8th, 2013 Remember about a week ago when Dale Tallon said Kevin Dineen's job was safe? Yeah, GM's should really stop with the coach is safe garb. And obviously Jesse Winchester was trying to take the heat off his coach. That's the only explanation here. Tim Thomas wasn't dressed for his first visit back to TD Garden. The fans gave him a...Florida Panthers: Sean Bergenheim Practices Monday,Not Cleared to Play
Sean Bergenheim is considered a top-six forward in the Florida Panthers’ system and has been sidelined with multiple injuries for approximately 18 months. Bergenheim has not seen NHL action for quite some time, and after signing a four –year $11 million contract after during the 2011 summer, he has some serious ground to make...
Keeping Up With Kevin Dineen
November 15th, 2012 During the NHL lockout, there's not much for coaches to do with their time to stay in game shape. Sure they can hit the gym like the players, but I don't see Bruce Boudreau getting that 5k run in. Maybe Barry Trotz won't get rusty considering his tenure as the second longest serving NHL coach of one team, that team being the Nashville...
Jack Adams Award 2012: Snubs-A-Plenty
May 2nd, 2012 Earlier this week, the finalists for the 2012 Jack Adams Award were released. John Tortorella, Ken Hitchcock, and Paul MacLean were all nominated as finalists for the honor, but it seems as though a couple of coaches could have vied for one of the finalist slots. Here's a look at who was snubbed: The Rat Race Kevin Dineen...
