Sharks Need Far More than Peter DeBoer Andrew Bensch | May 28, 2015 New Coach Could be Right Fit… In just a few hours the San Jose Sharks are set to officially introduce Peter DeBoer as their next head coach. The 46-year-old veteran…
Todd McLellan is a Better Signing Than Mike Babcock Jacob Messing | May 27, 2015 Mike Babcock, Mike Babcock, Mike Babcock. When the teams were narrowed down and the belief was an up-and-coming Buffalo Sabres team or a strong but questionable Detroit Red Wings…
Should the Sharks Trade Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau? Jacob Messing | May 26, 2015 Over the past 13 years, the San Jose Sharks have been one of the most model franchises in the NHL. In 2014-15, they missed the playoffs for the first time…
Oilers’ Nelson Exploring Other Opportunities Larry Fisher | May 24, 2015 Todd Nelson was the best thing to happen to the Edmonton Oilers last season, when he stepped in on an interim basis to replace fired head coach Dallas Eakins. More…
McDavid, McLellan Buys Oilers Another Year Rob Soria | May 22, 2015 In announcing Todd McLellan as the fourteenth head coach in franchise history, the Edmonton Oilers confirmed what had become the worst-kept secret of the off-season. The moment the native of…
The Oilers Didn’t Want Mike Babcock Marcy Di Michele | May 22, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs, their fans and their media have every right to be excited about the arrival of Mike Babcock. He’s a high-profile coach, he’s a big name with…
A New Coach Won’t Solve Everything: Lessons From Calgary Ryan Pike | May 21, 2015 Two underachieving Canadian NHL clubs hired new coaches this week, as the Edmonton Oilers brought in Todd McLellan and the Toronto Maple Leafs recruited Mike Babcock. The announcement of these…
Hockey News: Bruins New GM; Jackets New Captain; Babcock to Buffalo? Marcy Di Michele | May 20, 2015 A marathon triple overtime game ended with a Blackhawks victory. [Global News] Andrew Shaw would have made a great soccer player. [Puck Daddy] and [Deadspin] The Boston Bruins have a new…
Oilers Close to Landing Golden McLellan? Larry Fisher | May 17, 2015 Team Canada coach Todd McLellan, left, discusses strategy with his players during the world championship in the Czech Republic that wrapped up with Canada winning gold in a resounding 6-1…
Babcock No Miracle Man; No Sharks Savior Andrew Bensch | May 14, 2015 Babcock Not a Miracle Man Fans of every NHL team with a head coaching vacancy want long time Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock to coach their team. In…
World Championship Success Could Be Todd McLellan’s Ticket to Edmonton Carl Maloney | May 12, 2015 The hottest topic in hockey right now has nothing to do with the Stanley Cup playoffs. In fact it’s not even a player. It is Mike Babcock and “The Decision”…
Position of Head Coach Overrated in the NHL? Andrew Bensch | May 11, 2015 No Gimmicks in Hockey When it comes to the sport of hockey, there isn’t much trickery or gimmicks involved. There is no such thing as hidden puck trick, and there…