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
Jay McKee Could Be On Flyers Coaching Radar
As Flyers general manager Daniel Brière and his staff continue to explore options for their next head coach, the list of candidates keeps growing, and current OHL coach Jay McKee could be among those in consideration, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Brière has previously stated that the next head coach should be someone who can effectively communicate with, and … [Read more...] about Jay McKee Could Be On Flyers Coaching Radar
Poll: Who Will Win The 2025 Calder Memorial Trophy?
Unlike many years where there is a clear-cut favorite for the Calder Memorial Trophy, the 2024-25 season had different ideas. A reasonable case could be made for any of this year’s finalists: Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens, Dustin Wolf of the Calgary Flames, and Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks. Hutson likely has the strongest case of the trio. The former 62nd … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The 2025 Calder Memorial Trophy?
Offseason Checklist: Philadelphia Flyers
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 Philadelphia. A year ago, the Flyers nearly pulled off an improbable run before falling off to finish the … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Philadelphia Flyers
Ed Van Impe Passes Away
Former NHL defenseman Ed Van Impe, who played in the league from 1966 to 1977, has passed away at age 84, according to a statement from the Flyers. Undrafted, Van Impe spent six years playing minor professional hockey with the WHL-Sr.’s Calgary Stampeders and the AHL’s Buffalo Bisons before earning his first NHL contract with the Blackhawks (then the Black Hawks) at age 26. The … [Read more...] about Ed Van Impe Passes Away