NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets and Patrik Laine, the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Game and the Flyers
Patrik Laine mouthing off to an assistant coach led to benching. The Philadelphia Flyers have games postponed, the Lake Tahoe outdoor game is 10 days away.
NHL Rumors: Elias Pettersson, Ottawa Senators, Anders Bjork and Pierre-Luc Dubois
Elias Pettersson wasn’t happy with how contract talks were going. Anders Bjork could be the odd man out in Boston. Pierre-Luc Dubois’ agent has heard enough of Torts.
Tortorella’s Benching Move A Far Cry From Accusations Against Babcock
John Tortorella is hard on players as he’s trying to get the best of them. There have been other coaches who play mind games, which is different than being hard on them.
NHL Rumors: Head Coaching Notes – Stars, Hurricanes, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, and Capitals
Head coaching notes for the Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Washington Capitals.
NHL News: Tortorella, 2020-21 Season, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Lightning, and Canucks
Tortorella fined $25,000. NHL monitoring other leagues and not ruling anything out for next season. Johnson and Grubauer are likely done for the year. Tyler Toffoli returns.
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.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have plenty of free agents, as well as questions surrounding their president, general manager and head coach. It’s going to be a busy offseason for the team.
