Tag: John MacLean

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins Tidbits

The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins remain in the rumor mill for some very intriguing reasons. We take a closer look.

Chris Wassel

NHL News: Cholowski, Virtanen, Gardiner, Dorion and MacLean

The Kraken sign Dennis Cholowski. Jake Virtanen headed to the KHL. Jake Gardiner needs surgeries. The Senators extend GM Pierre Dorion. The Sharks hire John MacLean.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Tallon, Sharks, Penguins, Coyotes, and Sabres

The NHL is investigating Dale Tallon for an alleged racial slur. Sharks and Penguins extend a player. Coyotes Brad Richardson has surgery.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes and Predators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Howard Berger: "From a source: #Leafs have been "up to something" for awhile, and it is again creating "lots of talk" - primarily with one other team. Hmmm." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Elliotte…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Hurricanes, Panthers, Blackhawks, Flames and a Visnovsky Jersey

Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes have relieved head coach Kirk Muller and assistant coaches John MacLean and Dale Lewis of their duties. Goalie coach Greg Stefan was reassigned to their pro scouting department. Assistant coach Rob Brind'Amour will remain. Harvey Fialkov:…

Mark Easson

Jacques Lemaire in, John MacLean out in New Jersey

11:00 AM: Tom Gulitti via twitter: John MacLean has been fired by the NJ Devils and Jacques Lemaire will take over. Lemaire will only coach the Devils for the remainder of the season. MacLean will remain with the organization in…

Mark Easson

Hotstove and NHL Sources Say videos … DiPietro and Leclaire hurt, there’s a shocker … Staal still hasn’t received clearance

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks that Darryl Sutter didn't  make a mistake in trading Dion Phaneuf, mistake was not shopping him around or getting 1 decent player in return. Simmons asks a couple good questions about the…

Mark Easson

Brodeur back in tonight … Time to fire MacLean? Staal has setback? Bruins make 2 minor trades

John Buccigross via twitter: Martin Brodeur is expected to make his first start since November 18th for the NJ Devils tonight against the Senators. Steve Politi of the Star-Ledger: It may not be fair due to the amount of injuries…

Mark Easson

Kane out 3 weeks … Poni to return Thursday, Mitchell Close … Phanuef could return Saturday … Horcoff out 8 weeks?

Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Patrick Kane will be out the Chicago Blackhawks lineup for about 3 weeks with a sprained ankle. “We’re going to leave it as a lower body (injury), but I think you can speculate what…

Mark Easson

Markov to have season ending knee surgery … Sens working a big deal? Lupul to return Sunday? Sturm and Chiarelli have a plan

Sean Gordon of the Globe and Mail: Andrei Markov will face season ending knee surgery, a complete rebuild of his ACL. It is the same ACL that had surgery on 7 months ago. Surgery is scheduled for Wednesday. Markov will…

Mark Easson

Kovalchuk offered $14 million per season? Flyers may not re-sign Leighten … Would the Bruins trade Bergeron?

Sport-Express.ru: The SKA St. Petersburg reportedly have increased their offer to Ilya Kovalchuk to 3 years and $42 million. It was reported that they previously offered Kovalchuk 3 years and $30 million. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Despite helping…

Mark Easson

Changes Coming in LA and Buffalo … Devils Coaching Options

Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times: The LA Kings have 9 free agents to deal with this off-seaosn, 6 UFAs and 3 RFAs, and there is a chance at all 6 UFAs won't be back. Alexander Frolov could be…

Mark Easson