Tag: Willie Desjardins

NHL Rumors: Wings, Jets, Canucks, Coyotes, Isles, Panthers, Jackets and Sharks

On the Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Arizona Coyotes, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks ...  Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: At least the Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Oilers and Islanders

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger: Expect that Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirms this weekend or next week that Michel Therrien will be back. On the Vancouver Canucks ... John Shannon: Canucks GM Jim Benning will be meeting with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Coyotes, and Flames

On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: GM Jim Benning saying that the Canucks will "stay the course" with head coach Willie Desjardins. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Ryan McKenna of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Cameras, Maple Leafs and Bruins

Saturday Night Headlines ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman: Talked to Canucks president Trevor Linden, who said there is no doubt that head coach Willie Desjardins will be back next year. The league is looking at putting cameras in the crossbars, along…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Senators camp, Bruins defensemen, Bergenheim, and Glencross

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun on jobs at the Senators' training camp: Garrioch notes that Erik Condra's departure and Chris Phillips' injury leave a couple of roster spots open. Assistant GM Randy Lee said, "It depends, you never know…

Sean Tierney

Rumors I: World Cup, Isles, Oilers, Leafs, Wings and Scouting

Darren Dreger of TSN: An announcement on the World Cup of Hockey is at least a month away, with Toronto to host the event in 2016. It's not known which countries will be invited, and how many. Arthur Staple of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors V: Canucks and Penguins

Daniel Wagner of the Vancouver Sun: The Canucks have cleared a lot of cap space off their books, and that number could increase if they trade Ryan Kesler. They have over $21 million in cap space with technically only five…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Canucks, Panthers, Richards, Coyotes, Sabres and Jets

Kevin Weekes: Hearing that Willie Desjardins has chosen a multi-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks. Bob McKenzie: Deal not signed yet, but Willie Desjardins will be in Vancouver this weekend and he could introduced as their head coach next week.…

Mark Easson

NHL Video: Coaching, Spezza, Brodeur, Ryan and Campbell

From Thursday: Bob McKenzie on NHL Live talking the Penguins, Canucks and Florida coaching positions, Jason Spezza and Martin Brodeur. From Thursday: Darren Dreger on NHL Live talking John Stevens, Willie Desjardins, Jason Spezza, Bobby Ryan and Brian Campbell.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors I: Penguins and Panthers Closing In On Coaches

9:00 AM Darren Dreger: Hearing that Willie Desjardins may no longer be a slam dunk in Pittsburgh following their meeting last night. Ulf Samuelsson? 8:40 AM Elliotte Friedman: Willie Desjardins interviewed by phone on Wednesday and they are now bringing…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors I: Coaching Updates – Panthers, Kings, Canucks, Penguins and Hurricanes

George Richards: The Panthers expect to have an official announcement on a new head coach by Monday. HabsLinks: Pierre McGuire said on TSN 690 that the Panthers made an offer to a coach, but that coach has not (yet) accepted…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors III: Thornton, Kesler, Panthers, Isles, Habs, Sens, Bruins, Rangers and Wings

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If Joe Thornton agrees to be traded after signing a below market deal (three years, $20.25 million), he'll only to a 'five-star lock on paper." Friedman thinks the only way he'd agree to a trade would…

Mark Easson