The Islanders have received permission to interview Lightning assistant general manager Mathieu Darche to fill their GM vacancy, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News and NHL.com reports (link from The Elmonters). Darche has been receiving calls for GM roles ever since Tampa Bay’s back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021. He was a contender for the Canadiens’ … [Read more...] about Islanders To Interview Mathieu Darche For GM Vacancy
Devils Part Ways With Multiple Coaches
Following a first-round exit at the hands of Carolina, the Devils are making some changes to their coaching staff. The team announced that the contracts of assistants Ryan McGill and Chris Taylor will not be renewed, nor will the deals of AHL Utica assistant coach David Cunniff and head video coach Jerry Dineen. A search for their replacements has now started. McGill has been … [Read more...] about Devils Part Ways With Multiple Coaches
Fitzgerald Notes That Devils Roster Must Improve
During today’s exit interviews, New Jersey Devils’ GM Tom Fitzgerald gave a blunt assessment on the team’s future roster, noting that changes are needed as the team isn’t good enough as currently constructed, per team reporter Amanda Stein. … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald Notes That Devils Roster Must Improve
New York Islanders, Utah Hockey Club Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery
The New York Islanders have won the 2025 NHL draft lottery, jumping up from No. 10 in the pre-lottery order to No. 1. The Utah Hockey Club won the second draw but only moved to pick No. 4, as teams were only able to improve 10 spots from their pre-lottery odds. That means the San Jose Sharks, who entered the night with the top odds, will pick second overall. The Islanders had a … [Read more...] about New York Islanders, Utah Hockey Club Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery
Islanders Prefer Ken Holland For GM Vacancy
Former Oilers and Red Wings general manager Ken Holland is the Islanders’ top choice to fill their GM vacancy, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. Holland hasn’t worked with a team since his contract with Edmonton as their GM and president of hockey operations wasn’t renewed following their run to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. He’s still been working with the league as a … [Read more...] about Islanders Prefer Ken Holland For GM Vacancy