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Surely the millions of dollars would be an incentive

https://www.nhl.com/news/peter-deboer-fired-as-golden-knights-coach-after-three-seasons/c-334122082 Peter DeBoer was fired as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. The Golden Knights (43-31-8) finished three points behind the Nashville Predators for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Western Conference. They failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time since joining the NHL as an expansion team in 2017-18. Vegas was 98-50-12 in three seasons under DeBoer, who was hired to replace Gerard Gallant on Jan. 15, 2020. "We would like to thank Pete DeBoer for his commitment to the Vegas Golden Knights over the past three seasons," Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon said. "Since joining the organization, Pete and his staff have guided us through some of the most unique and challenging circumstances we've witnessed since our franchise entered the NHL. After lengthy discussions over the last two weeks, we believe that a new coach will put us in the best position to succeed next season." DeBoer is the fourth coach to be fired since the regular season ended, following Jeff Blashill by the Detroit Red Wings (April 30), Mike Yeo by the Philadelphia Flyers (May 3) and Barry Trotz by the New York Islanders (May 9); the Islanders hired Lane Lambert as coach Monday. The Winnipeg Jets announced May 2 they would have a coaching search and Dave Lowry, who replaced Paul Maurice as coach Dec. 17, could be interviewed for the job. The Chicago Blackhawks are conducting a search that includes Derek King, who replaced Jeremy Colliton as coach Nov. 6. The Golden Knights advanced to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season before losing to the Washington Capitals in five games and have not been able to get back to that level since then. With DeBoer as coach, Vegas was 22-17 in the playoffs, reaching the 2020 Western Conference Final before losing in five games to the Dallas Stars and the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals, where they were upset by the Montreal Canadiens in six games. The Golden Knights' four-season playoff streak was derailed by injuries and inconsistency this season with forwards Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty, defenseman Alec Martinez and goalie Robin Lehner among the players to miss extended stretches. DeBoer is 513-379-123 in 14 NHL seasons with the Golden Knights, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils and Florida Panthers. He coached his 1,000th NHL regular-season game March 24 against the Predators and is 27th in NHL history with 1,015 regular-season games. DeBoer is 68-55 in the playoffs, including qualifying in six straight seasons before missing this season. He coached New Jersey to the 2012 Stanley Cup Final, when it lost in six games to the Los Angeles Kings, and coached San Jose to the 2016 Final, when the Sharks lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games.

Thought I'd share this Reddit Rant™ on the series. I think recent years has damaged this person's morale

They're going off just ticket sales? That's... Weird.

Not sure how over 100% happens but there you go. For the most part the numbers are not surprising

Considering the sort of money involved in pro hockey this seems like unnecessary penny pinching. If this lawsuit has any merit it would likely result in an "electric only by <date>" mandate from the league

Genuine question- why aren't the zambonis all electric by now? I simply assumed they would already be in operation by now. Electric forklifts have been around for a long time so it's not like the technology to make that sort of weight vehicle electric is a problem.

https://www.espn.com.au/nhl/story/_/id/33691119/san-jose-sharks-gm-doug-wilson-stepping-19-seasons SAN JOSE, Calif. -- When Doug Wilson took over as general manager in San Jose in 2003, the Sharks were a middling franchise that had won four playoff series in more than a decade and were coming off a last-place finish. Under Wilson's leadership the past two decades, San Jose became a destination spot that attracted stars and the Sharks turned into one of the most consistent franchises in the NHL that did everything but win a Stanley Cup. The Sharks announced Thursday that Wilson was stepping down after 19 seasons on the job because of a medical issue that led him to go on leave in November. "This is clearly the most successful run in our franchise history and the envy of many other franchises as well," team president Jonathan Becher said. "But his impact goes beyond just the ice. His impact was on all of us in the organization, from the class act he was to how he treated everybody else to the culture that he built into this organization. ... His fingerprints are all over Sharks Sports and Entertainment." Becher said the organization had been operating with the expectation that Wilson would return until changing directions the past few days. "While I have made great progress over the last several months, I feel it is in the best interest of the organization and myself to step down from my current duties and focus on my health and full recovery," Wilson said in a statement. "I look forward to continuing my career in the NHL in the future." Joe Will has been running the team since Wilson went on leave and will continue in that role until a full-time replacement is hired. The search will be focused on external candidates and be handled by owner Hasso Plattner, Becher and Will. Becher said there is no rush, noting that a new hire might not be in place before the draft in July but should be hired before next season. Becher said that looking outside the organization will bring a fresh perspective but that the organizational philosophy of trying to compete every year remains in place. "By definition a new GM will have new ideas, but certain things are core to who we are as a franchise," Becher said. "We're a cap team. We're going to spend to the cap, not to the bottom. We're focused on making the playoffs every single year and competing for the Cup, not tanking for picks. We're going to keep our picks, grow the prospect pool, get younger. So those fundamental things you've heard us say over the last year remain true." NHL NHL Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Daily Lines Playoff Races Subscribe to ESPN+ Fantasy Hockey Trade Deadline Roundup How To Watch NHL Games Power Rankings Injuries Tickets Transactions In The Crease Podcast San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson stepping down after 19 seasons play Sasha Chmelevski cuts Sharks' deficit to one (0:57) Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Email 3:10 AM Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. -- When Doug Wilson took over as general manager in San Jose in 2003, the Sharks were a middling franchise that had won four playoff series in more than a decade and were coming off a last-place finish. Under Wilson's leadership the past two decades, San Jose became a destination spot that attracted stars and the Sharks turned into one of the most consistent franchises in the NHL that did everything but win a Stanley Cup. The Sharks announced Thursday that Wilson was stepping down after 19 seasons on the job because of a medical issue that led him to go on leave in November. EDITOR'S PICKS 2022 Stanley Cup Final hype tiers: Matchups we want to see 7hGreg Wyshynski NHL Power Rankings: The players under the most pressure for all 32 teams 11hKristen Shilton "This is clearly the most successful run in our franchise history and the envy of many other franchises as well," team president Jonathan Becher said. "But his impact goes beyond just the ice. His impact was on all of us in the organization, from the class act he was to how he treated everybody else to the culture that he built into this organization. ... His fingerprints are all over Sharks Sports and Entertainment." Becher said the organization had been operating with the expectation that Wilson would return until changing directions the past few days. "While I have made great progress over the last several months, I feel it is in the best interest of the organization and myself to step down from my current duties and focus on my health and full recovery," Wilson said in a statement. "I look forward to continuing my career in the NHL in the future." Joe Will has been running the team since Wilson went on leave and will continue in that role until a full-time replacement is hired. The search will be focused on external candidates and be handled by owner Hasso Plattner, Becher and Will. Becher said there is no rush, noting that a new hire might not be in place before the draft in July but should be hired before next season. Becher said that looking outside the organization will bring a fresh perspective but that the organizational philosophy of trying to compete every year remains in place. "By definition a new GM will have new ideas, but certain things are core to who we are as a franchise," Becher said. "We're a cap team. We're going to spend to the cap, not to the bottom. We're focused on making the playoffs every single year and competing for the Cup, not tanking for picks. We're going to keep our picks, grow the prospect pool, get younger. So those fundamental things you've heard us say over the last year remain true." The Sharks made the franchise's only Stanley Cup Final appearance during Doug Wilson's tenure as general manager, losing to the Penguins in six games in 2016. Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images Wilson's departure comes near the end of a season that will likely end with San Jose missing the playoffs for a third straight season for the first time in franchise history. The Sharks entered Thursday with a 29-31-9 record and are 16 points out of a playoff spot. But that was far from the case for almost the entirety of Wilson's tenure as the Sharks won the third-most regular-season games and second-most playoff series during his run. The Sharks made it to the conference finals in his first season on the job in 2004. After a lockout canceled the 2004-05 season, Wilson built the Sharks into one of the NHL's model franchises, starting with the trade that brought Joe Thornton to San Jose. The Sharks made the playoffs in 14 of Wilson's first 15 seasons, with five trips to the conference finals and the franchise's only Stanley Cup Final appearance, in 2016, when San Jose lost to Pittsburgh in six games. Despite not having high draft picks most years, Wilson built a perennial contender by drafting foundation players such as Joe Pavelski, Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl and Marc-Edouard Vlasic and bringing in veteran stars such as Thornton, Brent Burns, Dan Boyle and Erik Karlsson along the way. "Doug and his staff produced remarkable results over a span that very few NHL teams can match," Plattner said in a statement. Wilson, 64, played for the Sharks in their inaugural season in 1991-92. The longtime NHL defenseman, who won the Norris Trophy in 1981-82, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame last year.

From what I gather it'll be passed on to his daughters. If they have sense they'll shift to a style more commonly seen in other teams - that is, be seen and not heard and let the people they hire to run the club do their job without interference.

A large chunk of Ottawa's supporters :

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/ottawa-senators-owner-eugene-melnyk-62-dies-after-fight-with-unspecified-illness/ar-AAVBM2X Longtime Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk died after a bout with an unspecified illness Monday, his family and the team announced in a joint statement. He was 62. Melnyk died peacefully and surrounded by his family, according to the statement from the Senators and his family, after fighting "an illness he faced with determination and courage." The joint statement did not provide additional details on the nature or duration of the illness. Melnyk received a liver transplant in 2015 that he had termed life-saving. Described by the Senators and his family as "a proud Canadian" and "a passionate hockey fan," Melnyk had owned the Senators for nearly two decades. A Canadian businessman and horse racing breeder, he purchased the team out of bankruptcy in 2003 for $92 million. From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day. "While successful in business, it was our game and his Senators that he was most passionate about," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. "Eugene was often outspoken but he maintained an unwavering commitment to the game and his roots and he loved nothing more than donning a Senators sweater and cheering on his beloved team." The Senators made nine playoff appearances during his tenure as owner, including a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2007 and the conference finals in 2017. "Mr. Melnyk provided me, my teammates, and many Sens players who came before us with an opportunity to live out our dream," Senators team captain Brady Tkachuk wrote on Twitter on Monday night. "The Ottawa community will miss you greatly. Condolences to your family." Melnyk is survived by his mother, Vera; sister, Lydia; partner, Sharilyne; and two children, Anna and Olivia. The Ottawa Sun reported Monday that the team is expected to remain under family control. "I’ve set this up so it’s in my family for generations," Melnyk previously told the newspaper.

You know, Seattle might be wanting to part ways with their coach in the medium term...

Accusations of corruption, stupid infighting, this drama has it all

Yes.

An hour ago an announcement was made that yet another league will be formed. Called the Pacific Hockey League, little odd known about it. However we do know that the Adelaide team will be tbe Avalanche, which used to represent the state in the AIHL until financial issues forced them to be replaced by the Adrenaline. So in terms of hockey leagues we have- NHSL, which is a pro league operating during the summer currently with 3 teams all based in SA but with plans to go national next year AIHL, which is an amateur competition that operates during the winter with 8 teams. The last two seasons were cancelled due to covid but the 22 season will go ahead AWIHL, the women's amateur competition. It operates during the summer and has five teams, however the last two seasons were cancelled because of covid. Now this Pacific league which promises at least five teams and in the future a NZ team (and possiy other Pacific nations?). I've seen one person claim the new league is backed by the same people behind the NHSL and have the goal of starving AIHL teams of ice time. Who knows, I sure don't. It's all very weird, all these leagues now competing with each other in a space which- and I can't stress this enough- doesn't have that much money in it to begin with. There's a reason why the long running AIHL has been strictly amateur. The Ice Arena has a capacity of ~275 people and at $15 a ticket what sort of value would any league have with those numbers/ income?

Is Toronto's zamboni driver available?

And of course this version. As an aside, what is this supposed to be a sculpture of? All I can see is "man being hassled by horny twinks"