With new head coach Mike Sullivan at the helm, the New York Rangers are ready to begin the next chapter in their franchise’s story—one that may not include a key defender from recent seasons. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said on his 32 Thoughts Podcast that the Rangers are gauging trade interest in pending restricted free agent K’Andre Miller. Friedman compared Miller’s … [Read more...] about Rangers Testing The Market For K’Andre Miller
Retired Cal Clutterbuck Discusses Gruesome Injury
As the Carolina Hurricanes continue their quest to come back from a 3-0 series deficit, they’ll have to continue to do so without defenders Jalen Chatfield and Sean Walker, as neither is available for Game 5, per a team release. Both defenders remain out with undisclosed injuries. Chatfield has been out since the final game of last round’s matchup against the Capitals. While … [Read more...] about Retired Cal Clutterbuck Discusses Gruesome Injury
Metropolitan Notes: Penguins Coaching, Roest, Kuokkanen
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ coaching search continues to headline news out of the Metropolitan Division, as the squad seeks out their first change at head coach in the last decade. Their final rounds of interviews have led to two candidates emerging above the rest – Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love, and former Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith, per David Pagnotta … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Penguins Coaching, Roest, Kuokkanen
Islanders Name Mathieu Darche General Manager
2:01 p.m.: Darche has been given the title of general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations, the Islanders announced. Giving him a dual title suggests they won’t be hiring another person for oversight, at least not yet – Darche will report directly to ownership. Minority owner John Collins had the following statement: Mathieu is the perfect choice to lead … [Read more...] about Islanders Name Mathieu Darche General Manager
Blackhawks Hire Jeff Blashill, Michael Peca
11:12 a.m.: Chicago had made Blashill’s hiring official. They’re also bringing in Rangers assistant Michael Peca to serve in the same role on Blashill’s staff, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. Peca, 51, had been working under Peter Laviolette in New York for the past two years. He’s also worked as a development coach for the Capitals and an assistant coach for AHL … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Hire Jeff Blashill, Michael Peca