How Jon Cooper’s journey to Lightning coach originated at Nassau Coliseum
The stadium at Hofstra University on Long Island, N.Y., is only a short walk from Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Gerard Gallant Named Rangers Head Coach
New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has named Gerard Gallant Head Coach.
Ducks Name Ward, Stothers as Assistant Coaches
Ward was the Head Coach of the Calgary Flames from 2019-21, while Stothers most recently won a gold medal as an Assistant Coach for Canada at the 2021 U-18 World Championship
Familiarity and respect among coaches left in NHL playoffs
When Barry Trotz’s Washington Capitals knocked out Jon Cooper’s Tampa Bay Lightning on the way to the Stanley Cup in 2018, the two coaches talked that summer about how it all went down.
Laperriere: “I Will Bring Positive Energy”
After eight years as an NHL assistant coach following a year-plus as the Philadelphia Flyers director of player development, Ian Laperriere has received the first head coaching opportunity of his career
Brind’Amour, Evason and Quenneville Voted Jack Adams Award Finalists
Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes, Dean Evason of the Minnesota Wild and Joel Quenneville of the Florida Panthers are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 Jack Adams Award.
Blue Jackets were zeroed in on Brad Larsen from the start of the coaching search
The Blue Jackets’ coaching search lasted nearly a month and involved multiple interviews with some of the biggest names available in the industry, and yet it never really felt like an open competition.
Canucks: Travis Green picks veteran coach Brad Shaw for critical role
‘At times, I’ve been told I’m too detailed or too finite. I’ve gotten better and learned simplicity is a real important aspect … ‘ — new Canucks assistant Brad Shaw
Flames add Kirk Muller, Cail MacLean to coaching staff
The Calgary Flames have added Kirk Muller and Cail MacLean to their coaching staff, the team announced Thursday.
Blue Jackets promote Brad Larsen to take over from John Tortorella as head coach
The Blue Jackets promoted Brad Larsen on Thursday to fill the head coaching vacancy left after Columbus parted ways with John Tortorella after six seasons at the helm.
The Carnegie Initiative launches with the goal of ensuring more inclusive culture in hockey
Herb Carnegie never played in the NHL. It wasn’t for lack of ability, as he was considered one of the most talented players in Canada’s semi-professional leagues from 1938-54. Rather, he and others believed it was because he was Black.
Canucks extend goalie coach Clark, add Shaw and Gustafson to staff
The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltending coach Ian Clark, assistant coaches Nolan Baumgartner, Jason King and video coach Darryl Seward to contract extensions.
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