Dallas Stars pending UFA Max Domi Dallas Stars: Pending UFA forward Max Domi on his future and his time in Dallas. “Listen, I hope that’s here. I really do. I love playing in Dallas and love the group of guys in that locker room, Coaching staff, which was fantastic. Training staff is great. And management was great too. And I mean, you guys are awesome as well. So, great place to live. Nothing but great things to say about Dallas, and I really enjoyed my time here so far. I mean, wherever that is, and I’m hoping one of the them is going to be staying here. That would obviously be something tha ..read more

Maple Leafs assistant drawing interest TSN: Pierre LeBrun says that Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach Spencer Carbery is getting head coaching interest again this offseason. “He met Monday with the Washington Capitals, we’re told. Remember he used to work in the Capitals’ organization. He also has drawn interest, we’re told, from the Anaheim Ducks and the New York Rangers. So, we’ll see where that goes for Spencer Carbery.” On the New York Rangers coaching front Vincent Z. Mercogliano of Lohud: New York Rangers GM Chris Drury is keeping things tight and it’s hard to know when he will name th ..read more

Maple Leafs assistant drawing interest TSN: Pierre LeBrun says that Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach Spencer Carbery is getting head coaching interest again this offseason. “He met Monday with the Washington Capitals, we’re told. Remember he used to work in the Capitals’ organization. He also has drawn interest, we’re told, from the Anaheim Ducks and the New York Rangers. So, we’ll see where that goes for Spencer Carbery.” On the New York Rangers coaching front Vincent Z. Mercogliano of Lohud: New York Rangers GM Chris Drury is keeping things tight and it’s hard to know when he will name th ..read more

  Stan Bowman needs the NHL’s approval Darren Dreger: Stan Bowman has spoken with some teams but he would need approval from the NHL to be hired. NHL Rumors: Potential GM candidates for the Toronto Maple Leafs Kyle Dubas was looking for big money and autonomy … too much for Pittsburgh? Jonah – @YYZSportsMedia: “From various sources, in round #s I’m told Kyle Dubas demanded ~ between 6-7m for 5 yrs & total autonomy. That’s Shanahan $ btw. Leafs offer was somewhere around $4m per year with the use of the jet to ease travel etc. Not clear on power. When KD didn’t budge they walked.” Dan ..read more

  Stan Bowman needs the NHL’s approval Darren Dreger: Stan Bowman has spoken with some teams but he would need approval from the NHL to be hired. NHL Rumors: Potential GM candidates for the Toronto Maple Leafs Kyle Dubas was looking for big money and autonomy … too much for Pittsburgh? Jonah – @YYZSportsMedia: “From various sources, in round #s I’m told Kyle Dubas demanded ~ between 6-7m for 5 yrs & total autonomy. That’s Shanahan $ btw. Leafs offer was somewhere around $4m per year with the use of the jet to ease travel etc. Not clear on power. When KD didn’t budge they walked.” Dan ..read more

Leafs assistant talking to three teams Elliotte Friedman: The New York Rangers have permission from the Toronto Maple Leafs to talk to assistant coach Spencer Carbery. The Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals are also believed to be talking to Carbery. The Maple Leafs and Penguins can talk to Brad Treliving Eric Francis: The Calgary Flames have granted the Toronto Maple Leafs permission to talk to Brad Treliving about their GM position but it comes with the understanding that can’t take part in any draft or amateur scouting discussions. The same goes for Treliving and the Pittsburgh Penguins ..read more

The Boston Bruins should make an extension for Tyler Bertuzzi a priority Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins are going to have salary cap issues they’ll need to work through. Given their current state, they likely can’t re-sign trade deadline acquisitions in Dmitry Orlov, Garnet Hathaway and Tyler Bertuzzi. RFAs Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman need new deals, and they await decisions from UFAs and potential retirees Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. Some may want the Bruins to re-sign Orlov, but Bertuzzi may make more sense for the Bruins if they can find a way.  ..read more

The Boston Bruins should make an extension for Tyler Bertuzzi a priority Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins are going to have salary cap issues they’ll need to work through. Given their current state, they likely can’t re-sign trade deadline acquisitions in Dmitry Orlov, Garnet Hathaway and Tyler Bertuzzi. RFAs Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman need new deals, and they await decisions from UFAs and potential retirees Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. Some may want the Bruins to re-sign Orlov, but Bertuzzi may make more sense for the Bruins if they can find a way.  ..read more

Five assistant coaches that might deserve a shot at the Anaheim Ducks head coaching vacancy Lisa Dillman of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek is looking for their next head coach. The Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets, Calgary Flames and New York Rangers also have coaching vacancies. “Now I’ve got some more work to do,” Verbeek said on a conference call last week, regarding the draft. “I’m optimistic I can get there with a new coach announcement before the draft but not holding my breath to it.” A list of five NHL assistant/associate coaches that might deserve an opportuni ..read more

Five assistant coaches that might deserve a shot at the Anaheim Ducks head coaching vacancy Lisa Dillman of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek is looking for their next head coach. The Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets, Calgary Flames and New York Rangers also have coaching vacancies. “Now I’ve got some more work to do,” Verbeek said on a conference call last week, regarding the draft. “I’m optimistic I can get there with a new coach announcement before the draft but not holding my breath to it.” A list of five NHL assistant/associate coaches that might deserve an opportuni ..read more