Tag: Craig Berube

NHL Coaches Under The Microscope Entering 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Looking at some coaches who could be under a watchful eye entering the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Kings, Rangers, Jets, Oilers, Hurricanes and Maple Leafs

Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos says that St. Louis Blues coach Mike Yeo and Los Angeles Kings coach John Stevens could be on the hot seat, but will be given a bit of time to hopefully turn things around. Elliotte Friedman adds…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coaching Notes – Blackhawks, Panthers, Blues, Sabres and Stars

    On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jimmy Murphy: The Blackhawks were given permission to speak with Ulf Samuelsson about an assistant coaching position. On the Florida Panthers ... Jimmy Murphy: Talk is that the Panthers head coaching position is…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Market, Leafs, Panthers, Draft, Kings and Coyotes

On the trade market, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, NHL Draft, Los Angeles Kings and the Arizona Coyotes ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The NHL holiday roster freeze kicks in tomorrow at midnight, but it doesn't sound like…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Habs, Lightning, Kings, Canucks, Oilers and Avs

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Former Wild coach Mike Yeo interviewed for one of the Blues vacant assistant coaching positions on Thursday. The Blues have also spoken with Darryl Sydor, though…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Flyers – Voracek, Del Zotto, Berube and Offseason Wants

Tim Panaccio: Jakub Voracek's agent said they don't expect any contract extension talks with the Flyers until late summer or in the fall. Not worried and are in no hurry. Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The Flyers don't have…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Flyers, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Oilers

John Boruk: Flyers Vincent Lecavalier expects his future with the team for next season should be clearer by the draft. Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Lecavalier basically said that he and head coach Craig Berube could not coexist if…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Kings, Johnson, Coleman, Upshall, McLellan and Berube

Dennis Bernstein: (answering some Kings questions) - Dustin Brown won't  be going anywhere. He has a limited no-trade clause and the backing of GM Dean Lombardi. Mike Richards has zero trade value. Think they will buy him out and take…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Jagr, Bozak, Neil, Coaches, Oilers and Penguins

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr to the Czech Sport Daily. “The chances that I will sign new contract with Florida are pretty good,” Jagr, 43, told the European outlet Tuesday. With the Panthers missing the playoffs, Jagr is considering…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Coaching Changes Could Be On The Way For Many Teams

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Todd McLellan may pay the price in San Jose as it's looking like they will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2002-03. The Maple Leafs would be among the many teams interested if he…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Flyers, Stars, Oilers, Richards, Baun and Strome or Marner

Sam Carchidi of Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers president Paul Holmgren on if the Flyers will make an significant moves this offseason. "That's Ron's responsibility," he said. "I think we have a good group of players we can move forward with." The…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Niemi, Berube, Alfredsson and Reilly

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Antti Niemi knew his name was in the rumor mill prior to the deadline, and though he tried to down play his concerns, his mindset has improved since the deadline past.…

Mark Easson