The Islanders announced Monday they’re hiring veteran coaches Ray Bennett and Bob Boughner to head coach Patrick Roy’s staff as assistants. The moves complete the first staff changes under new general manager Mathieu Darche. New York created the two vacancies when they relieved Tommy Albelin and John MacLean of their duties over a week ago. Albelin and MacLean were the … [Read more...] about Islanders Hire Ray Bennett, Bob Boughner As Assistant Coaches
Boilard Traded In QMJHL
Rangers prospect Raoul Boilard will be suiting up for a different team in the QMJHL next season. The league announced (Twitter link) that the center was dealt from Baie-Comeau to Shawinigan. Boilard, a fourth-round selection last year (119th overall), saw his output drop compared to his draft year as he notched 12 goals and 34 assists in 53 games after putting up 22 goals and … [Read more...] about Boilard Traded In QMJHL
New York Rangers Expected To Have Busy Offseason
According to Arthur Staple of The Athletic, the New York Rangers are expected to be one of the busier teams this offseason, along with the Buffalo Sabres, Seattle Kraken, and Utah Mammoth. That wasn’t the only assertion Staple made in his report. He indicated that General Manager Chris Drury will look to shake up the roster and lists Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox, and Artemi … [Read more...] about New York Rangers Expected To Have Busy Offseason
Islanders’ Duclair Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
After being limited by injuries through much of the 2024-25 campaign, New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair took a leave of absence from the team for the remaining eight games of the regular season due to a relatively public conflict with head coach Patrick Roy.Darche went on to say that he’s hopeful Duclair will be ready for training camp in September. Regardless of his … [Read more...] about Islanders’ Duclair Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Rangers Hire David Quinn, Joe Sacco As Assistant Coaches
4:19 p.m.: The Rangers have officially announced their new hires, according to a team statement. 8:38 a.m.: The Rangers are nearing a deal to bring David Quinn back to the organization as an assistant coach under new bench boss Mike Sullivan, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. They’re also expected to add former Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco to Sullivan’s staff after … [Read more...] about Rangers Hire David Quinn, Joe Sacco As Assistant Coaches