Tag: Dan Bylsma

NHL Rumors: Olympics, Capitals, Sabres, Avs, Stars and Golden Knights

On the Olympics, Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Some are hoping there is another attempt between the IIHF, NHL and NHLPA to come to an agreement…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Ducks, Avs and Lightning

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The Buffalo Sabres are not going to fire head coach Dan Bylsma. He's in just his second year behind the Sabres bench, and the team just is not good enough yet. Mike Harrington:…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Coyotes, Oilers, Bruins, Isles, Leafs and Habs

On the 2018 Winter Olympics, Coaches Hot Seat, Philadelphia Flyers, Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: League executive said that the players want to go…

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NHL Injuries: Lightning, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Wings, Wild and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ...  Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said Stralman would miss at least the first three games of their five game road trip. Joe Smith: Cooper said…

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News: Penguins Asked for Compensation From Sabres, But Not Devils

Bob McKenzie: The Penguins will get a 2016 3rd round pick from the Sabres as compensation for hiring Dan Bylsma. The pick was originally the Islanders, but due to the condition attached to it, the Penguins may end up with…

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Videos: Bylsma and DeBoer’s Press Conferences

The Buffalo Sabres named Dan Bylsma their next head coach. His press conference from yesterday. The San Jose Sharks named Pete DeBoer their next head coach. His press conference from yesterday.

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Rumors III: Capitals, Devils, Oilers, Sharks and Sabres

Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said that re-signing Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Marcus Johansson and Nate Schmidt are his top priorities. “I think we can get reasonable contracts on all of them, and then we’ll…

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Rumors II: Senators, Jets and Devils

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators finished their amateur scouting meetings last week, but there is still a lot for GM Bryan Murray and his staff to do in the upcoming weeks. Goalies - the Senators would like…

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Rumors and Video: Canucks, Blues, Wild, Oilers, Bruins and Sabres

Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks blueline needs to get younger, faster and more offensive. Slim pickings on the free agent market, with Cody Franson a top option, but he'll be looking for something in the $5 million…

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Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers, Stars and Sharks

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Gazette: The Penguins have traded away early round draft picks in the past to make runs at the cup. They traded their first rounder this year to the Oilers for David Perron. GM Jim Rutherford…

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Rumors I: Sabres Coaching Candidates And Looking To Move No. 21

ESPN: Craig Custance reported yesterday that the Penguins have given permission to the Sabres to speak with Dan Bylsma. John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres will be talking to Bylsma, but GM Tim Murray wouldn't confirm that they…

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Rumors and Video: Coaching – Wings, Sharks, Devils and Avs

Red Wings GM Ken Holland's media availability after Mike Babcock signed with the Maple Leafs. Ansar Khan of MLive: Jeff Blashill will likely be the next head coach of the Red Wings. GM Ken Holland said his search will start…

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