coaching

Do the Flames belong in the top tier after acquiring Tyler Toffoli? Who wins the women's gold-medal showdown? And more.

Coming up from AHL Bakersfield, the new interim coach is seen as a cerebral players' coach who brings out the best in his boys.

Can the Canucks and Flyers right their ships under new leadership? Will other players pull out of the Olympics like Robin Lehner did? And more.

The Canucks are extremely disappointing but not lacking in raw talent. Boudreau's specialty: unlocking players' potential.

The Flames, desperate for a deep playoff run, have molded their new team identity around their coach's personality. Will it work?

The Kraken's first-ever coach gets ready for a unique challenge and he wants his team to face it with humility and resiliency.

Does the NHL have to consider a massive officiating overhaul? Which teams could use Oliver Ekman-Larsson the most? And more.

Will new coach Gallant bring the culture change the Rangers seek? How much tinkering do the Avalanche need? Which teams should chase Dougie Hamilton? And more.

In re-signing coach Jeff Blashill and suggesting tempered expectations for Detroit's top prospects next season, GM Steve Yzerman is no hurry to make the playoffs.

What's next for Eichel after he roasted the Sabres organization in his presser? Is Chris Drury the right person to shepherd the Rangers? And more.

Can the streaking Wild hang with the other juggernauts in the West Division? Is Jakob Chychrun a Norris Trophy threat? How did the Women's World Championship slip through the cracks? And more.

'It feels like we're in a very deep, dark place right now,' said Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger after Monday's loss to Washington. And ownership and management don't seem in any hurry to do anything about it.

Who will be the most coveted prize at the trade deadline? Was Tom Wilson's suspension long enough? Can Darryl Sutter save the Flames? And more.

The Flames are a small team struggling to score. They've brought in a coach known for winning with big, bruising teams that don't score. Is this a mismatch or a sign of major lineup changes in the years to come?

What will become of the sad-sack Sabres between now and next season? Is John Tortorella not long for Columbus? Is Patrick Kane the greatest U.S.-born player ever? And more.

The Sabres and Blue Jackets have been floundering of late and much of the attention has turned to behind their respective benches. With one firing already in the books, will GMs there be getting itchy trigger fingers?

The interim bench boss will likely have the Canadiens play to their identity and he may very well keep the job long-term, but it's clear this organization is not yet a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

Where do Panarin and the New York Rangers go from here in the wake of wild accusations? Where does Sidney Crosby rank among all-time players after 1,000 games? And more.

There's little to suggest that the Montreal Canadiens' coach is in imminent peril of losing his job, but that could change, particularly if he and his players don't get on the same page with how they want to play.

Will GM Doug Armstrong go with experience or recent success when picking the bench boss for Beijing?

It promises to be a season like no other, so what does that mean for coaches? Will teams be more willing to cut their bench bosses some slack during a shortened and chaotic campaign?

Max Domi expressed major excitement over being traded to the Blue Jackets, but it's not just because of the player personnel. After what he describes as "not a lot of communication" in Montreal, he's eager to play for a straight-shooter coach.

Washington gets a Stanley Cup-winning coach to maximize their window.

Will the Blues captain go to market as a UFA? Is Peter Laviolette a good fit as the Capitals' new coach? What went wrong for Vegas? And more.