Tag: Ken Hitchcock

Rumors IV: Bruins, Sabres, Flyers, Blues, Sharks and Leafs

Mike Giardi of CSNNE: Source saying that Charlie Jacobs and Harry Sinden wanted Jeff Gorton as the Bruins next GM over Don Sweeney. Has been reported that the Rangers wouldn't allow teams to speak with Gorton while they were still…

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Rumors III: Coaching part II: Wings, Leafs, Sabres, Bruins and Blues

Darren Dreger: The Maple Leafs and Sabres are in a bidding war for Mike Babcock. No decision has been made yet. Hearing that the Red Wings final offer was for five-years at $4 million per season. Babcock could embrace the…

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Rumors and Video: Coaching Notes and Top Vacancies

Elliott Friedman on SportsNet saying that barring a major breakdown, Todd McLellan will be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Kevin Allen of USA Today: Most desirable coaching vacancies: 1. Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid and the young forwards…

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Rumors II: Coaching – Blues, Oilers and Maple Leafs

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: With Doug Armstrong still over at the World Championships, there won't a be decision made on head coach Ken Hitchcock until at least next week. “I’m not going to put a timeline on…

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Rumors I: Larkin, Babcock, Hitchcock, McLellan and Nelson

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland and head coach Mike Babcock are heading over to watch the World Championships, including prospect Dylan Larkin who is on the U.S. team. Larkin will decide after the tournament if he'll…

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Rumors II: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks and Flyers

Darren Dreger of TSN: If the Oilers don't get Babcock, they could look towards Claude Julien if he's let go, Todd McLellan, Todd Nelson and maybe one more candidate. Not expected to be on the list are Ken Hitchcock, Paul MacLean…

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Rumors and Video: Blues, Ducks, Pens, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong will have to make a decision with regards to his coaching staff. Ken Hitchchock's contract expires. He'll have to re-sign Vladimir Tarasenko to an expensive deal. Roster changes are…

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Rumors III: Offseaon Priorites for Sens, Blues, Canucks, Preds and Pens

Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason look at teams that were recently eliminated. Ottawa Senators Offseason Priorities: 1. Settle on a starting goalie: Andrew Hammond was 20-1-2 down the stretch. His agent put off contract talks till after the season. Hammond…

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Rumors: Jagr, Bozak, Neil, Coaches, Oilers and Penguins

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr to the Czech Sport Daily. “The chances that I will sign new contract with Florida are pretty good,” Jagr, 43, told the European outlet Tuesday. With the Panthers missing the playoffs, Jagr is considering…

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Rumors: Flyers, Sabres, Penguins and Blues

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers big need is a No. 1 defenseman, but due to their salary cap issues, GM Ron Hextall said that player would have to come from within. Top prospects on their blueline include…

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Rumors II: Leafs Coaching, Stars, Oilers and the Draft

Image from Getty Images Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Guessing the Maple Leafs wish list for their next head coach: 1. Mike Babcock; 2. Todd McLellan; 3. Bruce Boudreau; 4. Dave Tippett; 5. Ken Hitchcock; 6. Peter DeBoer; 7.…

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Rumors II: Coaching Changes Could Be On The Way For Many Teams

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Todd McLellan may pay the price in San Jose as it's looking like they will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2002-03. The Maple Leafs would be among the many teams interested if he…

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