Jared Bednar should be back no matter what the outcome is Adrian Dater: If the Colorado Avalanche were to lose in the first round for the second consecutive season, coach Jared Bednar would still be back with the team next season. There’s not a chance that they would fire him. Quick hits on the Blues, Red Wings, Penguins, Wild, Flyers, Kraken, Blue Jackets, Ducks, and Panthers Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Drew Bannister will be a candidate for the full-time St. Louis Blues head coach. It’s believed GM Doug Armstrong wants to talk to David Carle of the University of Denver. The Blues are int ..read more

TSN: Salim Valji on Friday on the Calgary Flames, talking about Jacob Markstrom and their goaltending situation, some veterans who are willing to go through the transition, and the Flames need to find a winger for Jonathan Huberdeau. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “It’s day one of the Calgary Flames offseason but the status of goalie Jacob Markstrom is very much in question. Him and Craig Conroy were peppered with questions at today’s locker cleanout day. Markstrom said that he still wasn’t happy with how trade speculation was handled in the lead-up to the trade deadline. NHL Trade Deadline Un ..read more

The New Jersey Devils season was disappointing, and team president and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald expressed his frustration at the end-of-year press conference. Nobody saw a coaching change in the middle of the season and the team missing the playoffs. However, the real work is now beginning for the Fitzgerald. NHL Rumors: Teams Looking For Coaches To Follow Flyers Footsteps While there are holes to fill on the roster, beginning with the goaltender, he wants to bring in the right type of coach to push his players to be better and hold them accountable. Travis Green replaced Lindy Ruff, who ..read more

Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke is week-to-week according to Jim Montgomery and isn’t traveling with the team to Toronto. Conor Ryan: Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort did travel with the team but is day-to-day and won’t play in Game 3. Chip Alexander: (Hurricanes didn’t practice yesterday) Carolina Hurricanes coach said that they’d find more out on Brett Pesce‘s injury yesterday and they are in the “wait and see” mode. Daily Faceoff – Fantasy: Brind’Amour said after the game on Monday that it’s “not looking good” for Pesce. If Pesce is out for awhile this is one of the more ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Panthers lead the series 2-0  Game 1: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 Game 2: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 (OT) Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Series tied 1-1 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 2: Maple Leafs 3 – Bruins 2 Game 3: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 24, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Bruins at Maple L ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Panthers lead the series 2-0  Game 1: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 Game 2: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 (OT) Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Series tied 1-1 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 2: Maple Leafs 3 – Bruins 2 Game 3: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 24, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Bruins at Maple L ..read more

The Arizona Coyotes’ finances have taken several hits these past few decades. Occasionally, a new owner acquires the franchise, but none seems to know how to get the team back on track. Well, until now, at least. They’ve finally decided to shake things up by packing their bags and hitting the road—destination: Salt Lake City, Utah. That’s right: the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise recently announced its impending relocation. The team’s owner, Alex Meruelo, plans to sell it to Utah Jazz team owner Ryan Smith for $1.2 billion. Financial Struggles and Unstable Ownership Unfortunately, the ..read more

The Arizona Coyotes’ finances have taken several hits these past few decades. Occasionally, a new owner acquires the franchise, but none seems to know how to get the team back on track. Well, until now, at least. They’ve finally decided to shake things up by packing their bags and hitting the road—destination: Salt Lake City, Utah. That’s right: the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise recently announced its impending relocation. The team’s owner, Alex Meruelo, plans to sell it to Utah Jazz team owner Ryan Smith for $1.2 billion. Financial Struggles and Unstable Ownership Unfortunately, the ..read more

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