Sabres’ Krueger Pushing All the Right Buttons Jordan Deshane | December 5, 2019 He came to Buffalo a relative unknown. When Ralph Krueger was hired as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres, he was not considered a slam-dunk candidate. Not having coached in…
The Grind Line: Red Wings Ready to Move on From Blashill? Rachel Anderson | December 3, 2019 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
Blackhawks Reviewing Assistant Marc Crawford’s Conduct The Canadian Press | December 2, 2019 CHICAGO — Blackhawks assistant Marc Crawford will be away from the team while it reviews his conduct with another organization. The Blackhawks didn’t provide any details Monday about what they…
Calgary Flames’ Bill Peters Caught in a Firestorm Bryan Wilson | November 27, 2019 It’s out of the frying pan and into the fire for Calgary Flames head coach, Bill Peters, after it was alleged he made racist remarks to a former player while…
Former NHL Head Coaches Serving as Assistants The Canadian Press | November 26, 2019 Twenty of 31 teams have a former NHL head coach as an assistant, and six have more than one. Here’s a look at the 27 coaches filling those jobs: ANAHEIM…
NHL Investigating Allegations of Racial Slur from Flames’ Bill Peters The Canadian Press | November 26, 2019 The NHL says it will join the Flames in looking into recent allegations about a racial slur from Calgary head coach Bill Peters. Former NHL defenceman Akim Aliu tweeted on…
Spotlight on St. Louis Blues Coach Berube Colleen Flynn | November 25, 2019 Approximately a year ago, the St. Louis Blues fired head coach Mike Yeo and replaced him with Craig Berube on an interim basis. Last in the standings and in desperate…
Babcock Could Find Redemption in Seattle Tyler Bowen | November 24, 2019 After four-plus seasons as the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mike Babcock was fired on Nov. 20. The team is coming off three consecutive first-round postseason exits and…
Mike Babcock’s Peers Praise Ex-Maple Leafs Bench Boss After Firing The Canadian Press | November 20, 2019 TORONTO — While his team has performed well early this season despite losing its top player from last year’s championship team, Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse acknowledged Wednesday wasn’t…
Barry Trotz Passes Al Arbour in Career Games Coached Matt Rothman | October 8, 2019 In his team 4-1 win on Sunday over the Winnipeg Jets, head coach Barry Trotz passed longtime New York Islanders head coach and four-time Stanley Cup champion Al Arbour in…
Avalanche Sign Bednar to 2-Year Extension The Canadian Press | July 9, 2019 DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a two-year contract extension with coach Jared Bednar after guiding the team to back-to-back playoff appearances. His contract runs through the 2021-22 season, the team announced Tuesday. Bednar is 103-116-27 i…
Penguins’ Sullivan’s Elite Coaching Reaps Rewards Christy Walters | July 8, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins last four seasons have been nothing short of exciting: four playoff runs, two Stanley Cup championships, two victory parades, and 189 wins, 174 of which came under…