The Penguins have obtained permission to and completed an interview with Bruins assistant Jay Leach for their vacant head coaching job, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Friday’s 32 Thoughts podcast. Friedman added that they’ve also considered promoting assistant David Quinn to the head job and talked to former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft. Those names get added to a list … [Read more...] about Penguins Have Interviewed Jay Leach, David Quinn, Jay Woodcroft For Head Coaching Vacancy
Jay Woodcroft Among Bruins’ Head Coaching Candidates
Former Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft is among the possibilities to become the Bruins’ next head coach, according to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, who described him as a “leading candidate” for the vacancy on Wednesday’s Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast. Rick Tocchet also remained in consideration this morning, but he’s on the verge of being scooped up by the Flyers. Aside … [Read more...] about Jay Woodcroft Among Bruins’ Head Coaching Candidates
Latest On Rick Tocchet
Former Canucks bench boss Rick Tocchet is the most recent entrant to the market after unproductive extension talks led Vancouver not to pick up his contract option for 2025-26. While there’s been some expected interest in his services already – the Bruins are believed to want to interview him – the market for his services isn’t as strong as some would have anticipated, … [Read more...] about Latest On Rick Tocchet
Bruins Considering Marco Sturm, Rick Tocchet For Head Coach
The Boston Bruins are considering a variety of candidates for their head coaching position, and Marco Sturm is in the mix, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. While Sturm, 46, has never been a head coach in the NHL, he has had a successful start to his coaching career. He has compiled a 119-80-17 record in three seasons as the head coach of the Ontario Reign, the Los … [Read more...] about Bruins Considering Marco Sturm, Rick Tocchet For Head Coach
Offseason Checklist: Boston Bruins
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those eliminated already in the opening round. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Boston. Last season, the Bruins relied on expert goaltending to mask their decline in 5-on-5 play and continue an … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Boston Bruins
Blues’ Torey Krug Not Expected To Resume Playing Career
Blues defenseman Torey Krug isn’t expected to play again due to his ankle surgery last summer, general manager Doug Armstrong told reporters today (including Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic). Krug, 34, was diagnosed with pre-arthritis in his left ankle last summer. After several weeks of evaluation, the Blues and Krug agreed on season-ending surgery. His issues stem from a … [Read more...] about Blues’ Torey Krug Not Expected To Resume Playing Career
Bruins Sign Patrick Brown To One-Year Extension
The Boston Bruins are getting some of their offseason planning out of the way a few months early. The Bruins announced they’ve signed depth forward Patrick Brown to a one-year extension for the 2025-26 NHL season with a salary of $775K. Brown’s new salary will be $25K less than he’s been paid in the NHL with Boston over the last two years. He joined the Bruins organization on … [Read more...] about Bruins Sign Patrick Brown To One-Year Extension
Morning Notes: Marner, Stars, Buium, Lindholm
The Toronto Maple Leafs were without star winger Mitch Marner at Sunday morning’s practice, as Marner attends to the birth of his first child. He isn’t expected to miss any time, helped along by Toronto’s second round matchup against the Florida Panthers beginning at home on Monday. Marner finally broke through the 100-point glass ceiling this season, scoring a career-high 102 … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Marner, Stars, Buium, Lindholm
Will Sweeney Outlast Boston’s Next Head Coach?
In an insightful article regarding the Boston Bruins’ head coaching search, Shawn Hutcheon of The Fourth Period exposed a meaningful fact: the hiring General Manager may not be around for more than a year. Don Sweeney’s contract concludes after the 2025-26 season, and although he’s received an endorsement from team President Cam Neely, plenty can change in a calendar year. For … [Read more...] about Will Sweeney Outlast Boston’s Next Head Coach?