NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Looking Ahead To Next Season
The Detroit Red Wings season will officially be over this week when the NHL announces their playoff plans likely this week. GM Steve Yzerman can then start focusing on next season.
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Troy Stecher, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Detroit Red Wings
Capitals looking to play in Russia. The Blackhawks don’t have a No. 1 goaltender under contract for next season. Red Wings won’t make any coaching decision until after the season.
NHL Rumors and Notes: Winnipeg Jets, Coaching UFAs, and the Edmonton Oilers
Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice is one of a couple of coaches without a contract next season. Jets could have used Dustin Byfuglien or his salary cap space. Decision time looming for the Oilers.
As usual, it’s easier for teams to fire their head coach if things aren’t going right as opposed to changing the personnel. A look at some coaches who could be on the hot seat entering the season.