Captain Lando Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, FireDillabaugh said: https://www.tsn.ca/vegas-golden-knights-hire-bruce-cassidy-boston-bruins-peter-deboer-1.1813030 https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/34092747/vegas-golden-knights-hiring-bruce-cassidy-new-head-coach-source-says He's a coach that isn't quite good enough to win it all. And, that's what he'll be known for. And, I'm not convinced he's a top caliber coach anyway. The success he's had has mostly been from Boston's roster. What's interesting is that Vegas was thought to be one of the most interesting destinations for Trotz, with them thought to be one of the closest rosters to competing for the Cup. Even with that said, I don't see them getting close to the Finals with Cassidy. Only looks like another playoff loss for Cassidy's resume to me, at best. Looks like Trotz could be trotting up to Winnipeg at anytime now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights hire Bruce Cassidy as new head coach The Vegas Golden Knights have hired Bruce Cassidy as their new head coach, the team announced Tuesday. Cassidy, the longtime Bruins coach who was surprisingly let go by the team this month, replaces the fired Peter DeBoer in Las Vegas. Cassidy was expected to be a hot commodity on the NHL job market, and that proved to be the case. His agreement with the Golden Knights came just over a week after his June 6 firing by Boston. He had coached the Bruins since February 2017, going 245-108-46 and leading them to the playoffs in each of his six seasons, including a Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2019. Boston was eliminated in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes this season. Vegas fired DeBoer in mid-May after the team stumbled down the stretch and failed to make the playoffs for the first time since entering the league in the 2017-18 season. He had a record of 98-50-12 in three seasons, leading the Golden Knights to the conference finals in 2020 and the playoffs' penultimate round in 2021. But 2021-22 was a different story. The Golden Knights struggled through injuries and salary-cap-related lineup challenges to finish with a 43-31-8 (94 points) record, missing the playoff cut by four points after being a preseason Stanley Cup favorite. They had a late-season stretch that saw them get one win in six critical games, including a shootout loss at the Dallas Stars that acted as a de facto playoff game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Math said: And this....listed as just a rumor, but according to this, Trotz turned down some big coaching money offered by the Flyers.NHL Rumors: Barry Trotz Rejects Massive Offer From Flyers - NHL Rumors - NHLTradeRumors.Me Obviously, only Trotz knows what Trotz thinks, but if peon fan me were to guess, I'd say he was choosing between trying to fix a chit show in a hot hockey market or a possible management position with an org that isn't that far away from being a legit regular contender, where he spent the bulk of his coaching career, and a place he probably has affinity for. Hmmm...which would HE want at this stage of his career.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Seems like free beer for life in some Winnipeg brewery doesn't seem to motivate him either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Math said: Seems like free beer for life in some Winnipeg brewery doesn't seem to motivate him either. I bet if it were Molson, he'd be all over it! Now Marty St. Louis gets the good stuff for life. Edited June 16, 2022 by TropicalFruitGirl26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Math Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 4-year deal. F!*@#!f+#@ !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Math said: 4-year deal. F!*@#!f+#@ !!! Man, I'm with you. Gotta figure the random college or AHL coach might have been a better option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 20 minutes ago, Math said: 4-year deal. F!*@#!f+#@ !!! Well....some good trends and bad trends with this hire. On the positive, everywhere Pete DeBoer has coached, his teams have seen an increase in the standings and usually on offense......BUT.... On the negative, usually after year 2, sometimes year 3, steady regression is seen throughout the team to the point where he is finally fired...sometimes with term left on his contract. So, what does that mean for Dallas? If his pattern holds up (and I had to look this up because it really seemed too uncanny), the Stars will look good, damned good, next season, and maybe into the following year. If they are gonna try and win anything, first two years would be the time, because after that, it's all Pete DeDownhill in years 3 and beyond! Seriously... Florida, New Jersey, San Jose, Las Vegas.... all saw great seasons in his first couple years, then tapered off or just fell off a competitive cliff after that. Don't see why the Stars would be any different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 23 minutes ago, ruxpin said: Man, I'm with you. Gotta figure the random college or AHL coach might have been a better option Welp, I'm not surprised at all, this is a typical Stars hire: going low-risk with the name. With all the prospects like Stankoven, Bourque, Johnston and Harley pushing, I would've liked a young coach coming from the minors like Savard or Halpern but I guess the Montgomery experiment let some traces... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 On 6/20/2022 at 9:30 AM, Math said: Confirmed... Dallas Stars hire Peter DeBoer to replace Rick Bowness as head coach The Dallas Stars on Tuesday hired Peter DeBoer as their new coach, a month after he was fired by the Vegas Golden Knights. DeBoer, who previously led New Jersey and San Jose to the Stanley Cup Final in his first season with both of those clubs, was fired by the Knights after they missed the playoffs for the first time in the franchise's five-season history. He had been coach of the Golden Knights for 2½ seasons after replacing Gerard Gallant, who took Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final in its inaugural 2017-18 season and back to the playoffs in 2019. "Over the last few seasons, I have seen firsthand what the Stars are building with a mix of dynamic young players and established leaders," DeBoer said. "The chance to become this team's next head coach was an opportunity that I couldn't pass up." A source on Monday confirmed to ESPN that DeBoer was closing in on a deal with the Stars. Dallas was in the Stanley Cup Final two summers ago with Rick Bowness as their interim head coach before he got a two-year contract that went through this season. Bowness was 89-62-26 with two playoff appearances in his nearly three seasons. "Pete brings a wealth of experience to our dressing room, and we're thrilled to name him our next head coach," Stars general manager Jim Nill said. "Every team that he has taken over has not only shown immediate improvement but has been ultracompetitive in the Stanley Cup playoffs. ... His résumé displays the high standards he sets and his ability to get his team to play up to that level consistently." This will be DeBoer's fifth head-coaching job, including stints over 14 seasons with Florida (2008-11), New Jersey (2011-15) and San Jose (2015-20) before going to Vegas. He has a 513-379-123 record in 1,015 regular-season games. His 68-55 playoff record includes the Stanley Cup Final with the Devils in 2012, and three years later with the Sharks. DeBoer will be the fifth coach for the Stars since Jim Nill became their general manager in April 2013. DeBoer follows Lindy Ruff, Ken Hitchcock, Jim Montgomery and Bowness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Meh. I'm not that thrilled but that could have been worse. I would've liked a more ballsy hire, a young coach that has everything to prove, especially with the good prospect pool the Stars have. Getting the offense better shouldn't be too difficult but I don't like the length and money though. Pavelski played a role for sure and he probably gave a green light, which tends to be a positive thing. So overall, yes, it's a meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 Richardson to become new head coach of Blackhawks Luke Richardson will become the next head of the Chicago Blackhawks, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun confirms. LeBrun reports that Richardson has not signed a contract with the Blackhawks, but it will get done. TSN.ca Staff Luke Richardson will become the next head of the Chicago Blackhawks, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun confirms. LeBrun reports that Richardson has not signed a contract yet with the team, but it will get done. He takes over from interim head coach Derek King, who replaced Jeremy Colliton 12 games into last season. The 53-year-old native of Ottawa has served as an assistant with the Montreal Canadiens since 2018. Richardson has also held assistant coaching jobs with the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders as well as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Binghamton Senators. Richardson had a long 21-year career in the NHL as a defenceman, scoring 35 goals and 166 assists over 1,417 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning and Senators. Internationally, Richardson helped Canada capture gold at the 1994 World Championship in Italy. After reaching the playoffs during the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season, Chicago missed the postseason each of the last two years, finishing second-last in the Central Division at 28-42-12 last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 22 minutes ago, Brewin Flames said: Richardson to become new head coach of Blackhawks Luke Richardson will become the next head of the Chicago Blackhawks, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun confirms. LeBrun reports that Richardson has not signed a contract with the Blackhawks, but it will get done. TSN.ca Staff Luke Richardson will become the next head of the Chicago Blackhawks, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun confirms. LeBrun reports that Richardson has not signed a contract yet with the team, but it will get done. He takes over from interim head coach Derek King, who replaced Jeremy Colliton 12 games into last season. The 53-year-old native of Ottawa has served as an assistant with the Montreal Canadiens since 2018. Richardson has also held assistant coaching jobs with the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders as well as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Binghamton Senators. Richardson had a long 21-year career in the NHL as a defenceman, scoring 35 goals and 166 assists over 1,417 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning and Senators. Internationally, Richardson helped Canada capture gold at the 1994 World Championship in Italy. After reaching the playoffs during the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season, Chicago missed the postseason each of the last two years, finishing second-last in the Central Division at 28-42-12 last season. As I said in the other thread ....interesting choice. curious to see how this pans out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 Replaces Blashill after spending past four seasons as assistant with Lightning NHL.com @NHLdotcom Derek Lalonde was hired as coach of the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. The 49-year-old replaces Jeff Blashill, who the team previously announced would not return after seven seasons. It is Lalonde's first head coaching job in the NHL; he was an assistant for the Tampa Bay Lightning the past four seasons and on the coaching staff that won the Stanley Cup in 2019-20 and 2020-21. Tampa Bay lost to the Colorado Avalanche in six games in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final. "I'm thrilled to be named head coach of the Red Wings," Lalonde said. "I'd like to thank (Red Wings owner) Chris Ilitch and the entire Ilitch family, as well as (general manager) Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings management team for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead this historic franchise. I'm ready to get to work with our group. There's a very bright future ahead in Detroit." Lalonde was named an assistant by the Lightning on July 12, 2018, when Yzerman was their general manager. "[Lalonde] has proven himself as an excellent coach at every level and has spent the last four seasons in the National Hockey League as part of a very successful program in Tampa Bay," Yzerman said. "We feel he is ready to take the next step in his career as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings." Lalonde guided Iowa (Minnesota Wild) of the American Hockey League for two seasons and Green Bay of the United States Hockey League to the Clark Cup title in 2011-12, earning coach of the year honors. He also coached Toledo in the ECHL from 2014-16. Lalonde was a college goalie for SUNY Cortland before starting his coaching career as an assistant for Ferris State in 2003. He was also an assistant at the University of Denver for five seasons. Lalonde is the seventh coach to be hired since the conclusion of the regular season. Lane Lambert was hired by the Islanders on May 16, Bruce Cassidy replaced Peter DeBoer as coach of the Golden Knights on June 17, John Tortorella was hired by the Flyers on June 17, DeBoer was hired by the Dallas Stars on June 21, and Paul Maurice was hired by the Florida Panthers on June 22. Luke Richardson was hired by the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. The Jets and Boston Bruins are in the midst of a coaching search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Jim Montgomery, Bruins Agree to Contract as Boston's New HC ERIN WALSH JUNE 30, 2022 The Boston Bruins have finally found their replacement for Bruce Cassidy. Boston is hiring former Dallas Stars head coach Jim Montgomery as its next bench boss, according to Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. The deal is expected to be in the neighborhood of three years and $2 million annually, per ESPN's Kevin Weekes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 San Jose Sharks fire head coach Bob Boughner after missing playoffs again 9:38 AM ET Greg WyshynskiESPN The San Jose Sharks have fired head coach Bob Boughner and his staff, the team announced on Friday. Boughner, 51, had been San Jose's coach for parts of three seasons, amassing a 67-85-23 record and failing to make the Stanley Cup playoffs each time. He previously coached the Florida Panthers for two seasons, taking over when Pete DeBoer was fired after 33 games in the 2019-20 season. Boughner had one more year on his contract at $1.5 million. Assistant coaches John Madden and John MacLean also were not retained. The decision comes as the Sharks have narrowed the field for their vacant general manager position. Multiple reports indicate that former Sharks players Ray Whitney and Mike Grier are among the finalists. Both would be first-time general managers. "As we progress through our search for the next general manager of the Sharks following 19 seasons under Doug Wilson's leadership, it has become apparent that the organization is in the process of an evolution," said Joe Will, the Sharks' interim GM. "The bottom line is we have missed the playoffs for the past three seasons, which isn't acceptable to our owner, our organization, or to our fans. As part of this evolution and evaluation, we felt it was in the best interest of the club to allow the next Sharks general manager to have full autonomy related to the makeup of the on-ice coaching staff moving ahead." Boughner's firing comes late in the offseason for a coaching change. Eight NHL head-coaching jobs have been filled. There currently is only one other head-coaching job available, as the Winnipeg Jets have yet to hire for their vacancy. Making the call on Boughner as the calendar flips to July hinders his ability, and that of his staff, to find NHL jobs for next season. Once a dominant force in the Western Conference, the Sharks have missed the playoffs for three straight seasons, the longest drought in franchise history. They have a veteran corp of players with various levels of trade protection in their contracts. San Jose is paying defensemen Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns and Marc-Edouard Vlasic -- all over the age of 32 -- a combined $26.5 million against the salary cap through 2025. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 lol But see the Jets own the Stars in 2022-2023... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 Coaching carousel leaves 10 NHL teams with new face on bench Associated PressOct 5, 2022, 12:07 PM EDT Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The coaching carousel spun a little faster than usual across the NHL, meaning nearly a third of the league will have someone new behind the bench this season. And not just bottom-feeders making changes. Ten teams go into the season next month with a new coach, from Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida and perennial playoff-contending Boston to rebuilding Chicago and San Jose. John Tortorella will try to whip Philadelphia into shape, Bruce Cassidy is tasked with getting Vegas back to the playoffs and Derek Lalonde takes his two Stanley Cup rings as a Tampa Bay assistant to his new challenge with the Detroit Red Wings. TORTS REFORM Philadelphia players knew they were in for some changes when Tortorella was hired, so they asked Cam Atkinson, who spent six years playing for the no-nonsense coach in Columbus. “I keep telling them like he’s a guy that’s going to change the whole dynamic of this organization,” Atkinson said. Tortorella has not shied away from saying a culture change is needed after a last-place finish and a decade with one playoff series win. There is likely not much he and players can do this year about a Cup drought that dates to 1975, but they can start with maddeningly inconsistent stretches of games that have plagued the Flyers for years, no matter the roster. BIG MO The Panthers were the league’s best team in the regular season last year but struggled in the playoffs before losing in the second round to cross-state rival Tampa Bay in five games. That was enough for general manager Bill Zito to decide to move on from interim coach Andrew Brunette and hired seasoned veteran Paul Maurice. The expectation is to get back to the playoffs and compete for the Cup, and having Maurice at the helm was one of the factors that made power forward Matthew Tkachuk pick Florida as his trade-and-sign destination. “He’s got high hopes for our team,” Tkachuk said. “He sees us playing in a certain way that’s going to make us successful. And he’s done it. He’s been around the NHL a long time, been a very successful head coach and somebody that I’m really looking forward to working with.” PLAYOFF ROTATION Bruins GM Don Sweeney fired Cassidy after a seven-game loss to Carolina in the first round despite Boston’s sixth consecutive playoff appearance. Vegas had already fired Peter DeBoer, making him the scapegoat for an injury-riddled fall from the top of the Western Conference that ended with the team’s first playoff miss in five years of existence. The Golden Knights quickly turned to Cassidy, who like Maurice brings experience and gravitas to a franchise with championship aspirations. “I think we’re very fortunate as an organization to have him as our coach,” center Jack Eichel said. “Every single person I’ve spoke to about them, they said the same thing: that he’s got a really, really great knack for the game and to able to make adjustments and he understands things. Very, very competitive — wants to win, has won a lot of hockey games over the last few years.” The Bruins replaced Cassidy with Jim Montgomery, a hockey lifer getting a second chance after being fired by Dallas in December 2019 for inappropriate conduct. Montgomery sought and received help at a rehab facility and got a big endorsement from the staff with St. Louis, the team he was working for as an assistant. “He’s a winner,” Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman said. “I think guys are going to thrive on that energy.” The Stars completed the circle by hiring DeBoer, who has coached two teams (New Jersey in 2012 and San Jose in 2016) to the final and is on his fifth stop around the league. “This is a tough league and it’s a tough one to coach in and you have to be able to handle situations,” GM Jim Nill said. “I know Pete can do it.” LAMBERT ISLAND Lane Lambert served as an assistant under Barry Trotz with Nashville, Washington – where they won the Cup together – and the Islanders. When Trotz was abruptly fired after New York missed the playoffs for the first time in his four seasons on the job, his right-hand man got the gig with his endorsement. Longtime executive Lou Lamoriello thought his team needed a new voice. But Lambert isn’t that new, and his familiarity with the Islanders keeps some continuity. “Barry was great for our team, and having Lane as an assistant, he had lots of say, as well,” forward Mathew Barzal said. “As a group, we all have a good relationship with him, so I think it’ll be an easy transition for our team.” MORE NEW VOICES The final coaching change of the offseason came in San Jose, with ownership and interim management firing Bob Boughner and his assistants before Mike Grier took over as GM. Grier hired David Quinn, who most recently coached the U.S. at the Beijing Olympics after spending three years with the Rangers. Rick Bowness, the Stars’ interim coach when Montgomery was fired who helped them reach the final in 2020 and was not brought back, joined Winnipeg. He immediately made an impact by stripping Blake Wheeler of the Jets captaincy. The other new coaches – Lalonde in Detroit and Luke Richardson in Chicago – are not expected to make such big waves. Richardson, who briefly was acting coach for Montreal during the 2021 final when Dominique Ducharme tested positive for the coronavirus, is overseeing the start of a long-term rebuild by the Blackhawks. Lalonde was Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman’s pick to help end the storied franchise’s playoff drought. “He believes in what he’s preaching, which I think is great walking into a new locker room,” captain Dylan Larkin said. “He’s made a great impression on the guys.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Eakins fired as Ducks coach, no replacement named Anaheim will finish last in NHL standings, hasn't made playoffs since 2018 NHL.com @NHLdotcom 3:18 PM Dallas Eakins was fired by the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, one day after their regular season ended. The Ducks (23-47-12), who will finish last in the NHL standings, ended the season with a team-record 13 straight losses (0-11-2). They did not win their first regulation game until defeating the New York Rangers 3-2 at Honda Center on Nov. 23. "This was a very difficult decision, one that comes after careful and considerable deliberation," Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek said. "At the end of the day, I simply feel that a fresh perspective and new voice will be beneficial for the team. Dallas has handled himself with class and character through a difficult season, and we wish him the best in the future." "We got off to a bad start, and I expected our team to compete harder. We got behind the 8-ball in there, and eventually we got better, but it's not at a level that I want. It's not the standard that I want." Eakins, 57, was 100-147-44 in four seasons after taking over for Bob Murray on June 17, 2019. Murray, who at the time was the Ducks GM, finished the 2018-19 season as interim coach after Randy Carlyle was fired Feb. 10. Verbeek said the Ducks will take their time with the coaching search but hope to have someone hired in the next few months. "Ultimately I'd like to get a coach in place before the (2023 Upper Deck NHL) draft (on June 28-29)," he said. "But I'm not going to limit myself to that. I'm going to open the search up, wide open. ... Just a style or an identity is going to be important. And that's sort of some of the things that I'm looking at." Eakins joined the Ducks organization on June 26, 2015 after he was coach of the Edmonton Oilers from 2013-15. He coached Anaheim's AHL team in San Diego from 2015-19, which advanced to the 2019 Western Conference Finals. "I will be forever grateful from my eight years in the Ducks organization," Eakins said in a statement on Twitter. "From jump-starting San Diego to dealing with COVID to a full-on rebuild was an inspiring and rewarding challenge. "Every staff member and player made me a better coach, but more importantly, a better person. The enthusiasm and patience of the fans will never be forgotten. Thank you to Bob Murray and Pat Verbeek for giving me a chance. I will always be in your debt." Anaheim will finish the season 31st in goals per game (2.51) and last in goals against per game (4.09). They are 31st on both the power play (15.7 percent) and the penalty kill (72.1 percent). The Ducks have not qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2017-18, when they were swept by the San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference First Round. "We thank Dallas for his eight years with the organization as head coach of both the Ducks and Gulls," Ducks owner Henry Samueli said. "Susan and I are especially proud of his commitment to the community in both Anaheim and San Diego, which included countless charitable initiatives. We know Dallas will succeed in his future endeavors, as character people often do." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Washington Capitals and head coach Peter Laviolette mutually part ways Scott Maxwell Apr 14, 2023 Credit: © Isaiah J. Downing The Washington Capitals have mutually parted ways with head coach Peter Laviolette, as announced by the team on Friday afternoon. The Capitals concluded their 2022-23 season on Thursday with a 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils, capping off a disappointing year that saw them finish outside of the playoffs for just the second time since 2007. They finished in sixth in the Metropolitan Division with a 35-37-10 record, and were 12 points behind the Florida Panthers for the final wild card spot. “We are grateful for Peter’s leadership and dedication to our organization for the last three seasons,” said Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan in a statement released by the time. “Peter is a first-class individual who has represented our club with integrity and guided our team through many difficult circumstances in his tenure as our head coach. We wish him all the best moving forward.” Laviolette was in his third season as the head coach of the Capitals, finishing with a record of 115-78-27 in the regular season with the team. He failed to win a playoff series during his tenure, losing to the Boston Bruins in 2021 and the Florida Panthers in 2022. The Capitals were the fifth team that Laviolette has coached, previously spending time with the New York Islanders from 2001 to 2003, the Carolina Hurricanes from 2003 to 2008, the Philadelphia Flyers from 2009 to 2013, and the Nashville Predators from 2014 to 2020, winning a Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006. If Laviolette is not hired by another team this offseason, it will be the first time since his NHL head coaching debut in 2001 that he won’t start a season as the head coach of a team. Laviolette was also the assistant coach of the Boston Bruins in 2000-01, and was the head coach for both the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL and the Providence Bruins in the AHL, with whom he won a Calder Cup with as the AHL champions in 1999. Laviolette is just the second head coach let go as some teams enter their offseasons, with the Anaheim Ducks parting ways with Dallas Eakins earlier on Friday after finishing last place in the league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Subscribe: Flames fire head coach Darryl Sutter after disappointing season Associated Press May 1, 2023, 2:07 PM EDT CALGARY, Alberta — The Calgary Flames fired head coach Darryl Sutter, the latest major change at the NHL club after a disappointing season. The Flames missed the playoffs this season after posting a 38-27-17 record. Sutter’s departure comes two weeks after former Flames general manager Brad Treliving turned down a contract extension and parted ways with the team. Flames president of hockey operations and interim GM Don Maloney said at that time that all aspects of the organization would be reviewed, including Sutter’s future. Sutter, who replaced Geoff Ward midway through the shortened 2020-21 season, signed a multi-year contract extension with Calgary before this season after leading Calgary to a 50-21-11 record and a first-round playoff win in 2021-22. The move ends Sutter’s second tenure with the Flames. Sutter replaced Greg Gilbert behind Calgary’s bench on Dec. 28, 2002, and added GM duties after the end of the 2002-03 season. He led Calgary to its most recent Stanley Cup Final appearance in the 2003-04 season, then stepped down as head coach to focus on his duties as general manager after the 2005-06 season. Sutter resigned as Flames GM on Dec. 28, 2010. He later won two Stanley Cup titles as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings in 2011-12 and 2013-14. “On behalf of ownership and all Calgary Flames fans, we want to thank Darryl for his cumulative years of service to the Calgary Flames and to the community at large,” John Bean, president and chief executive officer of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, said in a statement. Calgary underwent a major reworking in the offseason. Johnny Gaudreau signed with Columbus and another star forward, Matthew Tkachuk, was traded to Florida. The Flames invested a combined $133 million and 15 contract years in Jonathan Huberdeau, acquired in the Tkachuk deal, and free agent Nazem Kadri, but the duo fell well short of filling the offensive void left by Gaudreau and Tkachuk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flames fire head coach Darryl Sutter after disappointing season Associated Press May 1, 2023, 2:07 PM EDT CALGARY, Alberta — The Calgary Flames fired head coach Darryl Sutter, the latest major change at the NHL club after a disappointing season. The Flames missed the playoffs this season after posting a 38-27-17 record. Sutter’s departure comes two weeks after former Flames general manager Brad Treliving turned down a contract extension and parted ways with the team. Flames president of hockey operations and interim GM Don Maloney said at that time that all aspects of the organization would be reviewed, including Sutter’s future. Sutter, who replaced Geoff Ward midway through the shortened 2020-21 season, signed a multi-year contract extension with Calgary before this season after leading Calgary to a 50-21-11 record and a first-round playoff win in 2021-22. The move ends Sutter’s second tenure with the Flames. Sutter replaced Greg Gilbert behind Calgary’s bench on Dec. 28, 2002, and added GM duties after the end of the 2002-03 season. He led Calgary to its most recent Stanley Cup Final appearance in the 2003-04 season, then stepped down as head coach to focus on his duties as general manager after the 2005-06 season. Sutter resigned as Flames GM on Dec. 28, 2010. He later won two Stanley Cup titles as head coach of the Los Angeles Kings in 2011-12 and 2013-14. “On behalf of ownership and all Calgary Flames fans, we want to thank Darryl for his cumulative years of service to the Calgary Flames and to the community at large,” John Bean, president and chief executive officer of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, said in a statement. Calgary underwent a major reworking in the offseason. Johnny Gaudreau signed with Columbus and another star forward, Matthew Tkachuk, was traded to Florida. The Flames invested a combined $133 million and 15 contract years in Jonathan Huberdeau, acquired in the Tkachuk deal, and free agent Nazem Kadri, but the duo fell well short of filling the offensive void left by Gaudreau and Tkachuk.
Brewin Flames Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 So with one week before the draft lottery and a little more than a month and a half before the draft... Ducks, Caps, Flames and Jackets are all in need of a new bench boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted May 6, 2023 Author Share Posted May 6, 2023 Rangers, Gallant mutually agree to part ways TSN.ca Staff Published May 06, 2023 at 05:21 PM ET More options The New York Rangers and head coach Gerard Gallant have mutually agreed to part ways after their first-round loss to the New Jersey Devils, Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced on Saturday. Gallant exits the Big Apple after two seasons, leading the Rangers to back-to-back 100-plus point seasons and a combined record of 99-46-19. “I would like to thank Mr. Dolan, Chris and the Rangers organization for giving me the opportunity to be their head coach these last two seasons," Gallant said in a statement. "The experience of coaching an Original Six franchise with such rich history and an incredibly passionate fanbase is something I will never forget. After conversations with my family and Chris, it became clear that this was the right decision for both myself and [the Rangers] at this time.” The Rangers brought in wingers Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane ahead of the trade deadline, hoping to build on a 2021-22 season that saw them reach the conference final. New York jumped out to a 2-0 series lead but dropped three straight to sink into a 3-2 hole, ultimately falling in Game 7 last Monday night. “I want to first thank Gerard for his work and commitment to the Rangers during his time as head coach,” said general manager Chris Drury. “I have a ton of respect for Gerard as both a coach and person and truly appreciate everything he did for us on and off the ice these last two seasons. After my evaluation of the season and discussions with Gerard, we mutually came to the conclusion that a change would be beneficial for both parties. I wish he and his family all the best in the future. Our search for a new head coach will begin right away.” The 59-year-old took over as Rangers head coach in June of 2021, replacing David Quinn, who served as bench boss from 2018 to 2021. Prior to his time with the Rangers, Gallant coached the Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, and Vegas Golden Knights for three seasons apiece. Gallant took the expansion Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final in their first season in 2017-18. A head coach for 705 NHL regular-season games over parts of 11 seasons, Gallant owns a career record of 369-262-4-70. As a player, the Summerside, P.E.I., native was a veteran of 11 NHL seasons for the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning, tallying 211 goals and 480 points in 615 regular-season games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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