Tag: Alain Vigneault

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames Coaching Candidates

On the Calgary Flames ... Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: A quick look at some coaching options for the Flames: Dave Tippett, Bill Peters, Ryan Huska, Alain Vigneault, and Darryl Sutter. Eric Duhatschuk of The Athletic: Four potential coaching candidates for the…

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NHL News: Ovechkin, Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Islanders, Rangers, Blues, Capitals, and Eastern Conference Race

On Alex Ovechkin ... David Pagnotta: Ovechkin has led the league in goal scoring for seven seasons now, tieing Bobby Hull for the most seasons leading. Phil Esposito lead the league in goals for six seasons, all were in a…

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NHL Rumors: Coaching Hot Seat, Tyler Seguin, and the Buffalo Sabres

On coaches who could be on the hot seat this offseason ... TSN: Bob McKenzie: Coaches who could be on the hot seat include: Glen Gulutzan (CGY), Bill Peters (CAR), Joel Quenneville (CHI - could start a ripple effect if fired),…

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NHL Rumors: Six Coaches Who Could Be On The Hot Seat … Some Arizona Coyotes Offseason Decisions

On the hot seat ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: A coach hasn't been fired this season yet. Here are six coaches who could be on the hot seat: Alain Vigneault (Rangers), Jeff Blashill (Red Wings), Todd McLellan (Oilers), Joel…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Predators, Stars, Sabres, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, and Golden Knights

On the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Vegas Golden Knights ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Rick Nash's agent has already spoken with eight to…

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NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Rangers and Oilers

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Eric Engels: It is expected that if the Golden Knights can't trade Vadim Shipachyov, his contract could be terminated and a return to Russia could happen. On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Red Wings, Ducks and Golden Knights

On the Montreal Canadiens, NY Islanders, NY Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canadiens are off to a 1-6-1 start, and the heat is on GM Marc Bergevin.…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Devils, Rangers, Wings, Canes, Habs and Lightning

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald: Coach Dan Bylsma said that center Johan Larsson had surgery on his dislocated elbow and wrist and is out indefinitely. Larson sent a text to a Swedish newspaper saying…

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NHL Rumors: Rangers, Oilers, Kings, Avs and Leafs

On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun:" I think (Vigneault) will come back for next year. That's my sense. No one's told me that w/ #NYR, that's just my own gut feeling." Larry Brooks on the NY…

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Morning Hits: Highest Paid Coaches, Ashton, Jersey Sponsors and More

TSN: (TV graphic) Highest paid coaches: Joel Quenneville $2.75 million, Claude Julien, $2.5 million, Darryl Sutter $2.25 million ... Randy Carlyle, Michel Therrien, Mike Babcock, Alain Vigneault, Lindy Ruff, Peter Laviolette and John Tortorella all at $2 million. Pat Leonard:…

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Morning Hits: Rangers and Canadiens Notes

Pat Leonard: Rangers Daniel Carcillo will appeal his 10-game suspension. Andrew Gross: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault said the Daniel Carcillo incident was avoidable, especially if Brandon Prust was given a penalty. Vigneault added that Carcillo understands the situation and that it…

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Morning Hits: Luongo, Horcoff, Malone, Emery, Hossa, Miller, Scuderi, Clarkson, Flames, Flyers and Oilers

Brett Cyrgalis: The Islanders are not one of the teams inquiring about Roberto Luongo. Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Shawn Horcoff's agent has permission to talk with other teams to see if anyone is interested. Horcoff has to submit a list…

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