Posts About "Kirk Muller"
Power Play Outage in Montreal
December 21st, 2016 On paper, it looks like the Montreal Canadiens power play should be really good. Kirk Muller, who coached the Habs' power play in previous years to top five results, is in charge of it again. The team can throw out Shea Weber and Andrei Markov at the points with a combination of Max Pacioretty and Alex Galchenyuk with Alexander Radulov...
New Jersey Devils Dressed to the Nines
July 16th, 2016 When one thinks about the No. 9 and its place in hockey lore, notable names come to mind. Names like Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Bobby Hull automatically come to mind. Now the newest member of the New Jersey Devils is hoping the number is "Taylor made," for him. Taylor Hall will join a group of great players who have also donned the...
Why Re-Hiring Kirk Muller Was an Excellent Move
June 3rd, 2016 When it was announced Thursday night that the Montreal Canadiens re-hired Kirk Muller, it was met with optimism and surprise. General manager Marc Bergevin remained loyal to his coaching staff despite a dismal season and it appeared no changes were in sight behind the bench. The timing of it was also quick considering Muller had just...
The Canadiens' Coaching Conundrum
June 3rd, 2016 So how 'bout them Habs? This past season wasn't the best for the Canadiens and their fans, but the hopes are that next season will make this one a distant memory. After an extremely disappointing 2015-16 campaign, Habs fans are left wondering if things will change heading into next season. The team struggled mightily from late November...
New York Islanders Franchise Turkeys
November 24th, 2015 As New York Islanders fans sit down at the dinner table with family and friends this Thanksgiving holiday, they will reflect on the past year and give thanks. They will also give thanks that these figures are no longer part of the New York Islanders franchise. http://gty.im/53130257 Don Maloney The long-time New York Ranger and...
The 2014-15 St. Louis Blues; Dissecting the Leadership Part II
May 11th, 2015 It has certainly been a ride for Ken Hitchcock and the St. Louis Blues. For the better part of four seasons, Hitchcock has been the man behind the home bench at Scottrade Center. In that time, the Blues have boasted a 175-79-27 record, which includes two finishes atop the Central Division and two times finishing second in the...
The NHL Management All-Stars
January 23rd, 2015 For a second, forget that Peter Laviolette and Darryl Sutter are “coaching” at this weekend’s NHL All-Star Game in Columbus. In fact, you probably didn’t know that to begin with. You probably didn’t care. And if you’re an avid hockey fan, you probably don’t care to know who’s on the ice during the game either. Fans hardly...
Will a New Coach Turn the Tide for the Hurricanes?
September 17th, 2014 As training camp kicks off this week, many are wondering if a new coach will turn the tide for the Hurricanes. Meet Bill Peters, the newly minted ‘Canes head coach. He is 48 years old, a former #451386858 / gettyimages.com player, and has been coaching in various capacities since 1996. He has coached at the collegiate...
New Jersey Devils All-Time Drafted Lineup: Left Wing
August 21st, 2014 Some made a profound impact in New Jersey. Conversely, others flourished outside the Garden State. No matter where they prospered in the NHL, these players were all drafted by the New Jersey Devils. This list includes two goaltenders, six defencemen and 12 forwards. For part three, we slide up to the left wing. Left...
Ken Hitchcock Contract Extension, Kirk Muller Signing
May 16th, 2014 Head coach Ken Hitchcock saw his contract with the St. Louis Blues extended through the 2014-2015 season last week, and Kirk Muller was hired on as an assistant, but was all of this just a cover up to avoid the truly burning questions with the organization today? The Coaching Changes With Ken Hitchcock's renewed contract comes a...
Hockey News: Crosby Goal Drought; Hurricanes Clean House
May 5th, 2014 Sidney Crosby still hasn't scored, but he looked like his old self again. So don't worry about number 87, he'll be fine. Sid is in good company anyway. Even the Great One had his cold streaks. Rick Nash hasn't scored yet either. The Rangers could use him, especially on the powerplay. The New York Islanders traded for...
Hurricane Forecast: Stopping the Slump
March 3rd, 2014 Happy Monday ‘Canes fans, and welcome to another addition of Hurricane Forecast. For those of you who can still stomach the logo, thanks for tuning in. Let’s get started… Week in Review Well, it is safe to assume that did not go as planned. Starting the week just two points out of the final Wild Card spot, Carolina has...
The Blame Game in Carolina
March 3rd, 2014 “…like poop through a diarrhea infested goose”. Those are the words Dallas Stars color commentator Daryl “Razor” Reaugh used to describe Jamie Benn cutting through a lackluster Carolina defense on his way to score a goal Thursday night. Not very kind. Not very clever, really. But, with the downfall the Carolina...
