Tag: Peter Laviolette

NHL Rumors: Predators, Ladd, Eriksson, and the Red Wings

On the Nashville Predators ... Renaud Lavoie: The Nashville Predators were the only team to make a "serious" offer for P.K. Subban. The Canucks made an offer for Subban, but it was obviously rejected. Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The…

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Morning Hits: Highest Paid Coaches, Ashton, Jersey Sponsors and More

TSN: (TV graphic) Highest paid coaches: Joel Quenneville $2.75 million, Claude Julien, $2.5 million, Darryl Sutter $2.25 million ... Randy Carlyle, Michel Therrien, Mike Babcock, Alain Vigneault, Lindy Ruff, Peter Laviolette and John Tortorella all at $2 million. Pat Leonard:…

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Morning Hits: Injury updates, Kopitar, MSG, Laviolette and Winter Classic in Minnesota

Chad Graff: Wild coach Mike Yeo was told that Ryan Suter's injury was "nothing serious". At this time of year though, little is "serious." Chicago Blackhawks: Niklas Hjalmarsson was cleared to play last night, but not cleared to talk after…

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NHL Rumors I: Coaching Edition – Panthers, Hurricanes, Sharks, Leafs and Predators

Josh Rimer: There have been 34 coaching changes in a little over three years. Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "This is a funny business. Three-four years ago Guy Boucher had his pick of any job and now he's in Switzerland" Harvey Fialkov:…

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NHL Rumors II: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Wings, Avs, Sharks, Flyers and Offer Sheets

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: An NHL executive on pending RFA James Reimer:  “If I’m the Leafs, I don’t make him a qualifying (restricted free agent) offer. The reason, you can’t get much for him in a trade. So…

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NHL Rumors I: State of Florida Edition

Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning's Ryan Malone is still in the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program. It is believed that players in this program can still be bought out. The buyout period starts 48 hours after…

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NHL Rumors I: Coaching Edition: Panthers, Capitals and Maple Leafs

George Richards of the Miami Herald: The Panthers fired interim coach Peter Horachek yesterday. Barry Trotz is thought to be near the top of potential replacements. "Barry Trotz is a hell of a coach,'' Tallon said when prompted. Peter Laviolette…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Flyers, Habs, Panthers, Jets, Sharks, Canes, Wild and Canucks

Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: The Leafs have lost eight in a row and changes could be coming. Coach Randy Carlyle could be the scapegoat. A management source indicated that drastic move(s) in the next 24-48 hours was unlikely…

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Morning Rumors: Souray, Gaborik, Laviolette, Playoffs, Pacioretty and 2015 Winter Classic

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders where Sheldon Souray fits in on the Ducks blueline when he returns. Marian Gaborik is now out with a broken collarbone, and the Blue Jackets wouldn't mind getting out from his $7.5 million…

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Morning Rumors: Blackhawks, Islanders, Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens and Blue Jackets

Scott Powers of ESPN: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman is thinking about having Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane long-term with the Blackhawks when making moves. “We’ve always looked forward,” Bowman said in a phone interview with ESPNChicago.com on Friday. “We have formulas…

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Flyers fire Laviolette and McCarthy … Berube takes over

The Flyers fired head coach Peter Laviolette and assistant Kevin McCarthy. Arpon Basu: Craig Berube doesn't have an interim tag: "This is his team for the forseeable future" Frank Seravalli: Laperriere will become an assistant coach and Kjell Samuelsson will become…

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