Islanders’ 5 Best Head Coaches
The New York Islanders are one of the NHL’s most storied franchises, making their mark on the league during their brisk ascension in the late 1970s and early 1980s. After…
Peter Laviolette
Capitals Thrive Despite COVID Absences & Injuries to Key Players
When the news broke just over a week ago that the Washington Capitals would lose Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Kuznetsov, Dmitri Orlov and Ilya Samsonov for at least four games when…
Capitals Plagued by Inconsistency & Lack of Effort on Opening Road Trip
The Washington Capitals’ season-opening, four-game road trip was certainly a mixed bag, at times showing why the Caps are in the mix for the Eastern Division title in this shortened…
Which East Division Teams Will Make the Playoffs?
A couple of weeks ago, the NHL announced the division realignment for the 2020-21 season. The East Division looks a lot like the Metropolitan, with the Carolina Hurricanes and the…
Capitals’ Time as Cup Contender Dwindling
Just a little under a year ago, the Washington Capitals played their first home game of the calendar year 2020, recording perhaps their most memorable result of the entire year.…
Capitals Have Significant Issues to Face This Season
With the National Hockey League seemingly on track for a Jan. 13 start to the 2020-21 season, the uncertainty of the offseason is beginning to lift, and instead of pandemics…
Laviolette Is a Good Fit for the Capitals
Back in September, the Washington Capitals brought on free agent head coach Peter Laviolette, making him the 19th coach in the team’s history. Laviolette started his head coaching career with…
Kraken Missed Out on Laviolette for Head Coach Job
The Seattle Kraken and general manager Ron Francis have likely begun their search for the franchise’s first head coach. Unfortunately, their list of candidates just shrunk after Peter Laviolette agreed…
Is Geoff Ward the Right Option For the Flames?
The Calgary Flames announced on Monday that Geoff Ward would be losing his interim label, and the team would be replacing his title with something a little more fitting –…
Capitals Hire Laviolette As Head Coach
The Washington Capitals have hired Peter Laviolette as their next head coach. Laviolette’s contract will be for three years and see him paid nearly $15 million over the term, Pierre…
Seattle Kraken Have Some Cracking Choices for Their First Head Coach
Sometimes it’s hard to know who the best candidate is going to be for a coaching job in the NHL. It can be a choice between a veteran with visible…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Phase 3, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is a favorite for the head coaching position in New Jersey, the owner of the Montreal Canadiens has spoken on a few issues, and…