coaching
The Hockey News Podcast: Are the Flames Elite Cup Contenders Now?
Do the Flames belong in the top tier after acquiring Tyler Toffoli? Who wins the women's gold-medal showdown? And more.
What Do The Oilers Have in Jay Woodcroft?
Coming up from AHL Bakersfield, the new interim coach is seen as a cerebral players' coach who brings out the best in his boys.
The Hockey News Podcast: Big Changes in Vancouver and Philly
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.
How Bruce Boudreau Can Rescue the Canucks
The Canucks are extremely disappointing but not lacking in raw talent. Boudreau's specialty: unlocking players' potential.
Goodbye Giordano, Hello Sutter: Inside the Flames' Make-or-Break Season
The Flames, desperate for a deep playoff run, have molded their new team identity around their coach's personality. Will it work?
Seattle's Hakstol: "You Always Start With Character"
The Kraken's first-ever coach gets ready for a unique challenge and he wants his team to face it with humility and resiliency.
The Hockey News Podcast: Does Officiating in the NHL Need a Total Reset?
Does the NHL have to consider a massive officiating overhaul? Which teams could use Oliver Ekman-Larsson the most? And more.
The Hockey News Podcast: Will Gerard Gallant Lead the Rangers to the Playoffs?
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.
Why we Shouldn't Expect the Red Wings Rebuild to Accelerate Yet
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.
The Hockey News Podcast: Where Does Jack Eichel Go From Here?
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.
The Hockey News Podcast: How Legitimate are the Minnesota Wild?
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.
Maybe the Sabres Actually Are Tanking This Season
'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.
The Hockey News Podcast: Who Will Be the Top Trade Deadline Target?
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.
Why Darryl Sutter is a Strange Fit for These Calgary Flames
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?
The Hockey News Podcast: How do the Sabres Extinguish Their Tire Fire?
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.
Who Gets Fired Next: Ralph Krueger or John Tortorella?
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?
Can Dom Ducharme Cure What Really Ails the Habs? Probably Not
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.
The Hockey News Podcast: What's Next for Artemi Panarin?
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.
Is Claude Julien in Danger in Montreal?
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.
Top Five Candidates to Coach Canada's Olympic Men's Roster in 2022
Will GM Doug Armstrong go with experience or recent success when picking the bench boss for Beijing?
Will All NHL Coaches Have Job Security in 2020-21?
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?
'He'll never play head games': Domi believes Tortorella is the perfect coach for him
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.
Capitals Hire Peter Laviolette
Washington gets a Stanley Cup-winning coach to maximize their window.
The Hockey News Podcast: Will Alex Pietrangelo Leave St. Louis?
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.