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Coaching Hits: Tortorella, Martin, Maurice, Bylsma, Canucks, Stars and Oilers
Mark Easson
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.