Ken Hitchcock didn’t plan on sending a text or placing a congratulatory call to his good friend Barry Trotz. Of all the coaches on the all-time NHL coaching wins list, it’s fitting that Trotz passed Hitchcock on Monday with win No. 850.
Barry Trotz continues to add to his illustrious career.
The New York Islanders bench boss picked up win No. 850, passing Ken Hitchock and moving into third on the NHL’s all-time coaching wins list on Monday with the club’s 2-0 win over the New York Rangers.
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.
On the Big Daddy & Friends show hosted by Rich Salgado, New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz discussed his tight-knit team and life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado caught up with NHL head coach Barry Trotz to chat about the successes of his team, the New York Islanders, as well as the construction of the new arena in Long Island, the NHL playoffs, life in the NHL bubble, and the future of the franchise.
It was six years ago when Nashville Predators general manager David Poile and then-head coach Barry Trotz sat in front of a camera to make a historical announcement: the only head coach the franchise had ever known would be relieved of his duties.
Early Tuesday morning, the Washington Capitals announced they had hired Peter Laviolette as their next head coach. An all-to familiar face to the city of Philadelphia, Lavy now becomes the enemy.
Trotz of Islanders, Cooper of Lightning reminisce about special time at Notre Dame
New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz discusses the impact that athletes have in the fight for social justice and what he believes they should be doing with their platforms.
After two days behind a mask and off his skates, Rick Bowness returned to his natural habitat on the ice with air inside the rink blowing against his face. “You get out there and you miss it,” the Dallas Stars coach said. “You realize how much you enjoy being out there.”
Sportsnet Hockey Central have spent time over the last few weeks speaking with many of our head coaches during the paused NHL season. Take a listen.
Keeping in close contact with team, preparing for all possible variables during period of unknown
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