Ducks’ Dallas Eakins seeks balance on practice and rest
Mindful of his team playing eight games in 15 nights, the coach said he plans to cut practice times in half
Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff thrilled with the chance to run the Devils
The quest for an elusive Stanley Cup has never left Lindy Ruff’s mind. He has a long road to get there with the New Jersey Devils, but he’s just grateful to at least have the chance.
New assistant Malhotra empowers the Leafs power play
New assistant coach Manny Malhotra is making an immediate impact on the team’s power play.
FEATURE: Ruff Returns to Where it Began
The Devils open a four-game road trip with a two-game stint versus the Sabres, with whom Lindy Ruff spent much of his coaching career
Claude Julien ‘extremely fortunate’ to be back behind the Canadiens bench after health scare
The hockey season ended suddenly and badly last year for Claude Julien. The Montreal Canadiens head coach had chest pains after a game during the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Barry Trotz’s message to Islanders: Pick yourself up, support each other
Sure, there are adjustments to be made, offensive and defensive X’s-and-O’s that need work. But it’s the emotional side of the game that also needs improvement for the Islanders to snap their three-game losing streak.
JONES: Oilers coach Dave Tippett channels legendary Casey Stengel
Dave Tippett arguably has the combination of the top two talents in the game together on the same team in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. But he otherwise sounds like Casey Stengel when he was manager of the New York Mets.
Victoria Royals Matured Under Head Coach Dave Lowry
Every time Dave Lowry took the reins as head coach in the Western Hockey League, he has made his team better. Now in his first season as an assistant with the Winnipeg Jets, Lowry enjoyed his longest tenure as a WHL bench boss in Victoria (2012-17).
Jamie Heward won’t soon forget his debut as an NHL coach
Jamie Heward felt like his head was spinning after an unexpected NHL coaching debut with the Vegas Golden Knights.
“I’ve never experienced anything like that in my life. It was a very cool, surreal experience.”
Why Rick Bowness’ coaching style will continue to be integral to Stars’ success
When the Dallas Stars entered the COVID-19 pause last March on an 0-6 run, it seemed like a longshot that Rick Bowness would shed his interim label and become the head coach in Dallas. Things changed once the Stars entered the bubble. Circumstances were different, including compressed schedules, silent arenas and team personnel isolated from the wider world.
Ward anticipates reunion with ‘really good mentor’ Julien
On the August 2020 night when Claude Julien had a frightening health incident that forced him to leave the NHL bubble in Toronto, he received many texts and calls from friends and family asking about his well-being.
Behind the Boards with Darby Hendrickson
Learn more about your favorite NHL coaches and meet those you don’t yet know in the NHLCA’s Behind The Boards feature.
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