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Edmonton Oilers- Interview John Hynes for Head Coach.

General Manager Ken Holland is set to interview his first candidate for the Oilers Head Coach Vacancy. Hynes was fired by the New Jersey Devils last month when the Season ended.



Buffalo Sabres- name Tim Murray Executive Director of Hockey Operations..

There will be a familiar face in Buffalo this season as the Sabres have named former GM Tim Murray the new Executive Director of Hockey Operations. Murray was the Sabres General Manager from 2014-2017 before taking time away from the Ice.

The 57-year-old has returned to Buffalo and was hired by Sabres Owner Terry Pegula.

"I thought Tim (Murray) did a decent job when we had him on as General Manager. His Hockey mind has been vital to us as an organization. It was a shame I had to fire him a few years ago when our Hockey Club kept missing the Playoffs. That was on me. I regret that decision. Jim Nill and Darryl Sutter are doing a phenomenal job as GM and Head Coach as we qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs again this year. I feel making Tim our new Executive Director he will help us with Hockey decisions on moving forward as we try to win a Stanley Cup." Pegula stated.

"It's an honor to be back here in Buffalo in this new role. I don't have a say over the Roster as that's Jim's field but I am able to voice my input and have some say in our quest of winning a Stanley Cup." Tim Murray stated.



Washington Capitals- Interview Travis Green for Head Coach...

Barry Trotz is in New York. Todd Reirden was fired. Now the Washington Capitals will enter a new ERA this year with a new Coach behind the bench.

GM Brian MacLellan is set to interview Travis Green today. Green was fired on April 5 after the Vancouver Canucks missed the Playoffs for the 5th year in a row.



Vegas Golden Knights- Interview Bruce Cassidy for Head Coach...

After interviewing with the Los Angeles Kings yesterday, Bruce Cassidy is set to interview with the Vegas Golden Knights for Head Coach.

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Dallas Stars- Name Assistant Head Coach Rick Bowness President of Hockey Operations after Retirement..

After serving as a Head Coach in the NHL, 65-year-old Rick Bowness spent the past Two years serving as an Assistant to Jim Montgomery for the Dallas Stars.

After the Stars lost in the First Round to the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Bowness announced his retirement from Coaching today and Stars Owner Tom Gaglardi have promoted Bowness as his new President of Hockey Operations.

"It's an honor to be named and promoted to such a prestige title." Bowness stated.

With Dean Lombardi already behind the Desk as General Manager, Bowness has been named President and given the duties of overseeing all Hockey Operations for the Dallas Stars.

Lombardi will have the say over the Roster and Contracts but Bowness will also have input as well.

"I won't interfere in what Dean (Lombardi) is doing for our organization but since I will have input on our Club I will make my voice heard when it comes to our Players and Coaches. I trust Dean and Jim to keep doing what they're doing for our Hockey Club." Bowness added.



Former GM and Executive Brian Burke expresses interest in returning to Front Office Roles..

Brian Burke, 64 has made it clear his intentions on returning to the Front Office for any NHL Team.

Burke who turns 65 next month is still available to accept roles after he announced he was interested.

"General Manager, President, whatever. I have done it all and I feel I can provide a fresh voice and insight with any Club who needs me." Burke stated.

Burke has been General Manager for the Anaheim Ducks who won the Stanley Cup in 2007. He was also General Manager with the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Calgary Flames before he hired Brad Treliving to fill the role on April 28, 2014.

Burke also served as President in Calgary and Toronto.



Boston Bruins- Interview Bob Boughner for Head Coach..

Former Florida Panthers Head Coach Bob Boughner is back on the Coaching Market after taking this year off.

He was Fired last year as the Panthers wanted Coach Q.

Boston General Manager Don Sweeney stated earlier he had no interest in former LA Kings Head Coach John Stevens.

Boston is also set to interview Craig Berube as well who appears to be a Top candidate this Off-Season.



New York Rangers- Name John Davidson Executive Director of Hockey Management.

With former General Manager Jeff Gorton promoted to President of Hockey Operations, the New York Rangers have announced that John Davidson has been named new Executive Director of Hockey Management.

"I have nothing to do with anything concerning our Coaches, our Players, or our organization. My job as Director of Hockey Management is to oversee the Front Office Executives and to make sure Jeff and everyone else is doing their job in the best interest of the Rangers organization." Davidson stated.

Davidson, 67 will help Jeff Gorton in naming a new General Manager for the Rangers.



Vancouver Canucks- Interview Garth Snow for General Manager..

Earlier this morning, Ken Hitchcock was spotted in Vancouver meeting with Canucks Owner Francesco Aquilini for an unknown role.

We now have news that former New York Islanders General Manager Garth Snow is in Vancouver to interview for the vacant GM Spot.

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Vegas Golden Knights: Hire Bruce Cassidy as Head Coach, agrees to 5 year Deal..




5/31/20




Adam Schefter



The Vegas Golden Knights have found their new Head Coach. General Manager George McPhee has hired former Boston Bruins Head Coach Bruce Cassidy.

"I have concluded my search in interviewing Head Coach Candidates. I feel after interviewing Bruce yesterday he's the right man for the job to lead our Hockey Club into the future and get us back to the Playoffs." McPhee stated.

"I'm privileged to be the Second Head Coach in Vegas Knights history. I'm absolutely honored to be here as Head Coach of the Golden Knights." Cassidy stated.

Vegas also interviewed Craig Berube and in house for Head Coach.

The Deal is reported at 5 years/7.5m Dollars and will keep Cassidy behind the bench until the 2024-2025 Season.

Vegas missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs past 2 years.

Vegas becomes the First Team to fill their Head Coach vacancy.

Anaheim, Boston, Washington, Los Angeles, Edmonton, New Jersey, and Vancouver still interviewing candidates.

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Vegas Golden Knights: Hire Bruce Cassidy as Head Coach, agrees to 5 year Deal.. 5/31/20 Adam Schefter The Vegas Golden Knights have found their new Head Coach. General Manager George McPhee has hired former Boston Bruins Head Coach Bruce Cassidy. "I have concluded my search in interviewing Head Coach Candidates. I feel after interviewing Bruce yesterday he's the right man for the job to lead our Hockey Club into the future and get us back to the Playoffs." McPhee stated. "I'm privileged to be the Second Head Coach in Vegas Knights history. I'm absolutely honored to be here as Head Coach of the Golden Knights." Cassidy stated. Vegas also interviewed Craig Berube and in house for Head Coach. The Deal is reported at 5 years/7.5m Dollars and will keep Cassidy behind the bench until the 2024-2025 Season. Vegas missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs past 2 years. Vegas becomes the First Team to fill their Head Coach vacancy. Anaheim, Boston, Washington, Los Angeles, Edmonton, New Jersey, and Vancouver still interviewing candidates.

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NHL Off-Season Tracker 2020

May 31, 2020

Anaheim Ducks


May 18th- Promoted Randy Carlyle to President of Hockey Operations.

May 30th- Interviewed Phil Housley for Head Coach.



Boston Bruins


April 22nd- Fired Head Coach Bruce Cassidy.

May 30th- Interview Bob Boughner for Head Coach.



Buffalo Sabres


May 30th- Hired Tim Murray as Executive Director of Hockey Operations.




Dallas Stars


May 30th- Promoted Rick Bowness to President of Hockey Operations.




Detroit Red Wings


May 18th- Named Dan Bylsma new permanent Head Coach.



Edmonton Oilers


April 5th- Fired Head Coach Todd McLellan.

May 30th- Interviewed John Hynes for Head Coach.




Los Angeles Kings


May 18th- Fired Head Coach John Stevens.

May 29th- Interviewed Todd McLellan for Head Coach.



Montreal Canadiens


May 29th- Extend Head Coach Claude Julien and General Manager Marc Bergevin to 2023-2024 Seasons.


New Jersey Devils


May 18th- Fired Head Coach John Hynes.

May 30th- Hired Kate Madigan as Assistant General Manager(5yr/2.5m)



New York Islanders


May 19th- General Manager Lou Lamoriello,78 Retires from the NHL.


New York Rangers


May 19th- Promoted General Manager Jeff Gorton to President of Hockey Operations.

May 30th- Name John Davidson Executive Director of Hockey Management.



St. Louis Blues


May 19th- Extend Head Coach Mike Yeo to 2022-2023 Season.



Vancouver Canucks


April 5th- Fired Head Coach Travis Green and General Manager Jim Benning.

May 30th- Met with Ken Hitchcock for an "Unknown Role".

May 30th- Interviewed Garth Snow for General Manager.



Vegas Golden Knights


April 5th- Fired Head Coach Gerard Gallant.

May 30th- Interviewed Bruce Cassidy and Craig Berube for Head Coach.

May 31st- Hired Bruce Cassidy as Head Coach(5 yr/7.5m).



Washington Capitals


May 18th- Fired Head Coach Todd Reirden.

May 30th- Interviewed Travis Green for Head Coach.

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Anaheim Ducks- Set to Interview Craig Berube for Head Coach vacancy..

Yesterday the Vegas Golden Knights interviewed Bruce Cassidy and Berube. This morning the Knights went with Cassidy hiring him to be the next Head Coach on a 5 year Deal.

With Vegas now off the market, the Anaheim Ducks will get a chance to interview Craig Berube.

After Anaheim news broke that Boston and Edmonton may also be interested in interviewing Craig.

"I liked Vegas a lot but I understand the NHL is also a Business and Teams do business the best ways they can to help their Franchises. Congratulations to Bruce for getting that job and becoming the 2nd Head coach in Vegas Franchise history. That's amazing. I'm off to Anaheim now for an interview and I'm excited." Berube stated.

Anaheim General Manager Bob Murray has already interviewed Phil Housley.




Vancouver Canucks- Hire Ken Hitchcock as President of Hockey Operations..

Yesterday Ken Hitchcock was spotted in Vancouver meeting with Canucks Owner Francesco Aquilini for an unknown role.

This morning it's announced that Hitchcock was hired as the new President of Hockey Operations.

The 69-year-old who made a Career as a Head Coach with Teams like the Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets and St. Louis Blues has now taken the step to help build a Hockey Club in Vancouver.

Hitchcock was the Stars Head Coach when Dallas won the Stanley Cup in 1999. He took Dallas back to the Cup Finals in 2000 losing to the New Jersey Devils.

"We had a long conversation yesterday and I was impressed with his attention to detail and his resume speaks for itself. He's at that age where he's not interested in Coaching, but he was really helpful to me when talking about how to get the Canucks back on track. I was really impressed with our conversation and he was very excited to come aboard as an Executive." Canucks Owner Francesco Aquilini stated.

"I know it seemed like a big secret yesterday when the news broke." Laughed Hitchcock. "No secret at all. I'm happy to be up here in the Executive Offices of the Rogers Arena. Me and Mr. Francesco Aquilini had a nice long conversation yesterday and we talked about my plans on rebuilding the Vancouver Canucks. This is a Franchise that has been in the dark cellars of the Pacific Division and missed the Playoffs for the past 5 years. I'm excited to get to work and start building a new direction and ERA for the great fans of the Canucks."

"As our new President of Hockey Operations and a proven Winner on the Ice, I'm thrilled and excited to name Ken Hitchcock to our Executive Offices and will allow him to oversee the Coaching Staff and Front Office. He will handpick our new Head Coach and General Manager." Francesco Aquilini stated.

The Deal is now being reported that Ken Hitchcock has signed a 5 Year/8.9m Deal.

Hitchcock will be in Vancouver until the end of the 2024-2025 Season. By then he will be pushing 75.




New Jersey Devils- To Interview Todd McLellan for Head Coach..

On May 29, the Los Angeles Kings interviewed Todd McLellan for their Head Coach vacancy.

Now the New Jersey Devils will interview him today.



New York Islanders- Head Coach Barry Trotz retires from Coaching. Named new General Manager..

On May 19th, General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced his Retirement from the NHL at 78 years of age.

This left the Islanders in search of a new General Manager this Off-Season. New York still had Barry Trotz under Contract as Head Coach.

We now have news this morning that Barry Trotz has officially retired from Coaching and will now take over behind the Desk inside the Executive Offices.

Trotz won a Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals on June 7, 2018. On June 18th he resigned as the Capitals Head Coach after a Contract dispute.

The Islanders hired him as new Head Coach 3 days later on June 21.

New York missed the Playoffs both years with Trotz behind the Bench but in his defense, the former GM Lou Lamoriello didn't provide much help.

Now the soon to be 58-year-old, Trotz will take over as new General Manager for the Isles.

"It was time to step away." Trotz said. "I loved Coaching but with another year on the horizon and another Season gone it just got to me. I can't see myself going on the long road trips throughout the year with the Team and I felt it was time to step away and focus on the next journey for me. I'm excited to be the General Manager here in New York." Trotz stated.



New York Islanders- Promote Jim Hiller to Head Coach..

With Trotz moving upstairs, the Islanders have named Jim Hiller as their new Head Coach.

"I'm excited." Hiller stated.

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Boston Bruins- Interview Gerard Gallant for Head Coach..

Former Golden Knights Head Coach Gerard Gallant will be interviewing with the Boston Bruins today. Gallant was Fired by Vegas on April 5th after the Knights missed the Playoffs for the second year in a row.

Yesterday, the Bruins interviewed Bob Boughner.



Vancouver Canucks- Interview John Stevens for Head Coach...

After being Fired by the L.A Kings on May 18th, and being denied an interview by the Boston Bruins, the Vancouver Canucks will interview John Stevens for Head Coach.



Chicago Blackhawks- Promote Meghan Hunter to Assistant General Manager...

Since arriving in Chicago in 2016, Meghan Hunter has been an Assistant inside the Hawks Executive Offices. General Manager Stan Bowman has had Hunter on his radar since.

"Since she got here she's been very eager to learn more and more. She's made it clear from Day 1 she wants to work her way up the Executive ladder. Today she takes that next step and I'm very excited to name her my new Assistant General Manager." Stan Bowman stated.

The Contract is 3 Years/2.5m Dollars.

"I'm absolutely honored to be one of the many Women in the NHL Offices of a Franchise and many more to hopefully cross that barrier. I have learned so much from Stan these past couple years and I'm happy to learn so much more as an Assistant General Manager." Hunter stated.

Hunter joins New Jersey Devils Assistant General Manager Kate Madigan in the AGM Role.



Vancouver Canucks- Meet with Cammi Granato for unknown role..

The Vancouver Canucks have been very busy and "secretive" lately after news broke Ken Hitchcock and Garth Snow were in Vancouver.

This morning, Hitchcock was named new President of Hockey Operations and given full control over the Canucks Front Office and Coaching Staff.

Now we have news that Gold Medalist Cammi Granato is meeting with Canucks Owner Francesco Aquilini and Ken Hitchcock for "Unknown Reasons."

With major news across the NHL lately in Women being named to Executive Roles, Cammi could be the new name on the list.

Former L.A Kings Head Coach John Stevens is already in Vancouver for an interview for Head Coach.

More information to come...



Buffalo Sabres- Name Émilie Castonguay President of Scouting and Development..

Buffalo Sabres Owner Kim Pegula has personally hired Émilie Castonguay to be the Teams new President of Scouting and Development.

Émilie Castonguay is a former Hockey Player herself and was a Sports Agent. During her time as a law student, she interned with Montreal Canadiens General Manager Pierre Gauthier.

"I'm very proud to announce Émilie Castonguay as our new President of Scouting and Development." Sabres Owner Kim Pegula stated. "We have a great Front Office in place but with Emilie's experience as an Agent and a former Player she can have that advantage over the other Hockey Clubs while she and her Scouts are out looking for our future Talent for the Sabres."

With the Title, Émilie Castonguay will be in charge of Scouting and Developing future Buffalo Sabres as she and her Scouts will report to General Manager Jim Nill on the future Players to be possibly drafted and developed down in the Farm System.

"I want to thank Kim and Terry for giving me this amazing opportunity to be one of the Women in the NHL in an Executive Position. My experience with being an Sports Agent and a Law Student I fully understand the job at hand. I am absolutely excited and proud to be apart of this organization and I look forward to Scouting and helping to develop our future Players here in Buffalo." Émilie Castonguay stated.



Toronto Maple Leafs- Extend Head Coach Mike Babcock...

Maple Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas will have one less distraction to worry about this Off-Season.

With the Re-Signing period still a few weeks away and Dubas already negotiating on Star Patrick Marleau possibly returning.

Head Coach Mike Babcock's Contract has been extended.

"Mike (Babcock) deserves this extension." Dubas stated. "The success we've had here the past couple years was because of his leadership and communication behind the Bench for our Team. He broke our drought last year when we won the Eastern Conference and made it to the Stanley Cup. He absolutely is the Head Coach I want for this club."

"I'm happy to be extended and have this contract. We been close lately and I know if we keep knocking on that door sooner or later it's bound to open. I'm happy to have that confidence from Kyle (Dubas) and the Maple Leafs organization." Babcock stated.

The 57-year-old was extended and his Contract will now go through the 2022-2023 Season.

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Anaheim Ducks: Hire Craig Berube as Head Coach..




6/1/20




Adam Schefter



The Anaheim Ducks have named their new Head Coach after hiring Craig Berube.

"I really like it here and the Ducks organization really made me feel welcomed." Berube stated.

"Anaheim has a very solid foundation in place and with the Core I feel I won't be having to start from scratch on a rebuild. Vegas looked good for me too but I know they went with Bruce (Cassidy) and that's okay. I'm happy to be here in Anaheim and continue the success this club has been having the past few years." Berube added.

"Craig was everything I was looking for in our next Head Coach of the Anaheim Ducks. His attention to detail, his knowledge of the game, the experience of Coaching in the Stanley Cup Finals. His communication skills and the way he treats himself around the organization. Happy to have him here." Ducks General Manager Bob Murray stated.

"I sat in with Phil (Housley) and Craig (Berube) during their interviews. I was really impressed with Craig's interview. I feel he's the right man for the job to Coach the Ducks." President of Hockey Operations Randy Carlyle stated.

Craig Berube's Deal is now being reported as 3 Year/6.25m Dollars Contract keeping Berube inside the Honda Center to the end of the 2022-2023 Season.

With Vegas hiring Bruce Cassidy yesterday, the Anaheim Ducks become the 2nd Team to fill their Coaching Vacancy.

Washington, Edmonton, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Vancouver, and Boston still remain on the market.

Anaheim went 51-25-6 this Season winning the Pacific Division and held Home Ice advantaged before losing in the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Anaheim lost to the Colorado Avalanche in 6 Games.