In today’s NHL, premier coaching is more crucial than ever. As demonstrated by the 2024 playoffs, the importance of having a strong leader is undeniable, whether it’s assembling a well-rounded coaching staff to improve special teams or finding a bench boss who can energize the team. This emphasis on effective coaching has led front offices
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Paul Maurice has had quite the coaching career for a guy who is only 57 years old. On Thursday, he passed Lindy Ruff on the all-time wins list with his 864th after his Florida Panthers handily beat the Ottawa Senators 6-0. He started his career back in the 1995-96 season with the Hartford Whalers at
Head coach Luke Richardson has been a rather composed coach in his tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks. Now in his second full season in Chicago, the former NHL defenseman has always been direct, firm and consistent with his approach. He’s demanded respect and accountability from his players, but he does it by way of calm
Kris Knoblauch has been one of the biggest success stories in the NHL this season. The Edmonton Oilers hired him on Nov. 12 and since they’ve looked unbeatable, going 26-6 with a 16-game winning streak to catapult to the top of the Western Conference. It’s not an exaggeration to think that he could win the
The Patrick Roy era on Long Island started with a bang. He was hired on Jan. 20 with the New York Islanders coming off a disastrous road trip and his presence has been noticeable from the first practice. For the first time since the early years of the Barry Trotz era, the Islanders look like