Tag: Jon Cooper

NHL Quick Hits: Playoff Odds and Races, Sabres, Wild, Islanders, Cooper and 50 Goal Scorers

Playoff Odds Playoff odds going into the weekendhttps://t.co/Xm8baqY1yg pic.twitter.com/6NETLRgKDq — MoneyPuck.com (@MoneyPuckdotcom) March 29, 2019 That isn't good drafting Jerry Sullivan: "The Sabres haven't drafted a player in the second round or later who scored 20 goals in a season…

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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.

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NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Blashill … Lightning and Cooper

The Red Wings standings position won't impact Blashill talks TSN: Bob McKenzie on TSN said that despite the Detroit Red Wings being near the bottom of the standings, it won't have a negative impact on any Jeff Blashill decisions. Blashill's…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Canucks notes Irfaan Gaffar: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said there is nothing new to report with an Alex Edler extension, talks continue. Ben Kuzma: 2016 third-round pick Will Lockwood is still deciding on whether to turn pro or return…

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NHL Rumors: NY Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Rangers need to have an eye on the trade deadline now Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers and coach David Quinn should start working towards the trade deadline to build some trade value for players who…

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NHL Rumors: Lightning, Islanders, Panthers, and Golden Knights

On Coaches, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie: "I don't see any scenario at this point where Jon Cooper is in trouble w/ the #TBLightning." Joe Smith: McKenzie's comments are consistent…

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NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Louis Blues

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Louis Blues ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning held their organization meetings this past weekend. GM Steve Yzerman said that coach Jon Cooper is "doing an excellent job," so…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Avs, Sabres, Coyotes, Lightning, Isles, Sharks and Blackhawks

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche game ... Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Canadiens - Avs games: Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey…

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Rumors II: The Lightning and Jonathan Drouin

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman on Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “We acknowledge, via communication from his agent, Jonathan Drouin’s request to be traded. Moving forward, my sole intention is…

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Rumors III: Canadiens, Hurricanes, Sabres, Coaches and Flames

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: On the Canadiens ... Tomas Plekanec's agent, Rich Curran, said on Monday that he's spoken with Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin, but mostly on other matters. Plekanec's name was briefly brought up, and it was agreed that…

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Rumors: Flames, Oilers, Bruins, Lighting, Hurricanes and Predators

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts. Teams are interested in UFA Mike Richards, who has a court appearance on December 8th. It was his contract and not his play that scared teams off when the Kings were trying…

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