The Penguins have not received any formal requests to speak with head coach Mike Sullivan about other league vacancies, general manager Kyle Dubas told The Athletic’s Rob Rossi. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not internally debating the future of the rest of their coaching staff, as Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports internal discussions about the future of their … [Read more...] about Latest On Penguins Coaching Staff
Evening Notes: Martin, Kiviranta, Sharks
Andrew Gross of Newsday is reporting that the New York Islanders will be without the services of forward Matt Martin for game 5 tomorrow night. Martin missed game 4 and didn’t practice today with the team. Martin has dressed in three games this postseason going scoreless while registering seven hits, 16 PIM and three blocked shots. Martin’s lower-body issue is the fourth time … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Martin, Kiviranta, Sharks
Devils Extend Shane Bowers, Sign Ryan Schmelzer
The Devils announced that they’ve re-signed forward Shane Bowers to a two-year, two-way contract. The deal carries a cap hit and a base salary of $775K each season. He’ll earn a $200K minors salary in 2024-25 and a $225K minors salary in 2025-26 with a $250K guarantee. New Jersey also inked free-agent forward Ryan Schmelzer to a two-year, two-way deal worth $775K in the NHL and … [Read more...] about Devils Extend Shane Bowers, Sign Ryan Schmelzer
Metropolitan Notes: Capitals Defensemen, Martin, Ciernik
The Capitals lost another defenseman yesterday when Trevor van Riemsdyk sustained an upper-body injury. Head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters including Sammi Silber of The Hockey News that the veteran won’t be available for a must-win Game Four with Washington now on the brink of elimination. While Vincent Iorio skated today, he was in a non-contact jersey and won’t be … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Capitals Defensemen, Martin, Ciernik
Metropolitan Notes: Chytil, Fast, Martin, Seeley
The New York Rangers will be joined by centerman Filip Chytil when they travel to Washington D.C. for Games Three and Four, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post (Twitter link). It’s another substantial step in Chytil’s storied return from a November 2nd concussion. The 24-year-old hasn’t played a game since and took time away from the team around the holidays to recover in … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Chytil, Fast, Martin, Seeley