Coaching Hits: Tortorella, Martin, Maurice, Bylsma, Canucks, Stars and Oilers
  • Katie Strang: John Tortorella was in Vancouver yesterday for an interview with the Canucks.
  • Renaud Lavoie: The Canucks have talked with Jacques Martin about their coaching position.
  • Josh Rimer: Both the Stars and Canucks have spoken with Jacques Martin. The Stars over the phone and in person last week with the Canucks.
  • David Amber: Stars GM Jim Nill said he’s already interviewed 6 potential coaching candidates. Plans on talking to John Tortorella.
  • Josh Rimer: Source said that Paul Maurice could be an associate coach with the Oilers this year.
  • Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma spoke with Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle yesterday, with GM Ray Shero meeting with them afterwards (excluding Bylsma). Shero made a push to sign Bylsma to an extension.