Should the Washington Capitals be looking for a top-six center? Sammi Silber: Believe that the Washington Capitals needs to find a full-time top-six centerman for Alex Ovechkin. “Not that Strome wasn’t arguably the MVP and not that McMichael/Lapierre didn’t hold their own, but a top, experience center would work wonders for the club IMO” Sammi Silber: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said that he’ll target a couple of areas this offseason but he’s also wanting to leave some room for his players to grow. He’ll look at the free agent and trade market. NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, and the Pittsbur ..read more

Ottawa Taking Next Steps To Find A Coach Bruce Garrioch Of the Ottawa Sun: Yes, the Ottawa Senators keep looking for a head coach. This will be on Steve Staios as he continues to interview candidates. Three potential coaches have met with Staios already. Now, this is where things get fun. Who does Ottawa have in mind? One of the big things the Senators have to fix is a goaltending issue. Yes, that means get in line this summer. By the way, that coach interviewing process will continue. Some candidates that will or already have had face to face meetings include Craig Berube, Todd McLellan, Brad ..read more

Ottawa Taking Next Steps To Find A Coach Bruce Garrioch Of the Ottawa Sun: Yes, the Ottawa Senators keep looking for a head coach. This will be on Steve Staios as he continues to interview candidates. Three potential coaches have met with Staios already. Now, this is where things get fun. Who does Ottawa have in mind? One of the big things the Senators have to fix is a goaltending issue. Yes, that means get in line this summer. By the way, that coach interviewing process will continue. Some candidates that will or already have had face to face meetings include Craig Berube, Todd McLellan, Brad ..read more

Craig Berube Remains a Target for Teams With Vacant Coaching Openings Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet joined Scott Laughlin and Gord Stellick on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio. When asked about Craig Berube and where he could land as a head coach, Friedman stated that if teams wanted him, it would be done already. ** NHLRumors.com transcription NHL Rumors: Tom Fitzgerald List Traits of What He Wants in Next Head Coach Scott Laughlin: “Yeah, and look, all the while, Friedge, we wonder about certain names that are out there. And you mentioned a couple there. And, you know, I heard last week and I th ..read more

TSN: Claire Hanna and Bruce Garrioch on what the Ottawa Senators need to do this offseason, their vacant head coaching position, defenseman Jakob Chychrun and forward Shane Pinto. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Hanna: “Claire Hanna alongside Postmedia is Bruce Garioch. And Bruce, we’ve heard the word frustrated come out of the Senators’ mouths hundreds of times this season, including today from Captain Brady Tkachuk. And there’s no doubt that this is a young and talented squad, but what does Steve Staios need to do in the offseason?” Garrioch: “I think he’s got to roll up his sleeves and get t ..read more

TSN: Claire Hanna and Bruce Garrioch on what the Ottawa Senators need to do this offseason, their vacant head coaching position, defenseman Jakob Chychrun and forward Shane Pinto. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Hanna: “Claire Hanna alongside Postmedia is Bruce Garioch. And Bruce, we’ve heard the word frustrated come out of the Senators’ mouths hundreds of times this season, including today from Captain Brady Tkachuk. And there’s no doubt that this is a young and talented squad, but what does Steve Staios need to do in the offseason?” Garrioch: “I think he’s got to roll up his sleeves and get t ..read more

Daniel Alfredsson won’t be the Ottawa Senators next head coach Bruce Garrioch: Daniel Alfredsson won’t be a head coaching candidate for the Ottawa Senators. If he wants to remain as an assistant coach, it’s up to him. Will the Edmonton Oilers be able to afford Warren Foegele? Jim Matheson: 28-year-old Edmonton Oilers pending UFA forward Warren Foegele is going to get a raise from his current $2.75 million. He’s likely going to get a four-year deal from someone. Will the Oilers have enough money available to re-sign the top-nine forward? Could the Oilers fit in/would he take four years at $3.5 ..read more

Ottawa Senators Jakob Chychrun on his future Claire Hanna: Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun when asked if Ottawa is where he wants to play in the next couple of years. “It’s a tough question, I don’t know. I honestly have not thought about that. I know I have 1 more year left (on my contract). There haven’t been talks of an extension or anything so I haven’t got my head wrapped around that idea. It’s tough to sit here and act like I have. Take it day by day and see if and when we have those talks and go from there.” The Buffalo Sabres will be looking to upgrade up front The Fourth Per ..read more

Ottawa Senators Jakob Chychrun on his future Claire Hanna: Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun when asked if Ottawa is where he wants to play in the next couple of years. “It’s a tough question, I don’t know. I honestly have not thought about that. I know I have 1 more year left (on my contract). There haven’t been talks of an extension or anything so I haven’t got my head wrapped around that idea. It’s tough to sit here and act like I have. Take it day by day and see if and when we have those talks and go from there.” The Buffalo Sabres will be looking to upgrade up front The Fourth Per ..read more

Several teams, including the New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators, are looking for a new coach this season. During their end-of-the-year media availabilities, they all talked about a coach with experience that can push their young players to the next level. All these teams mentioned above have the talent to take the next step. NHL Rumors: Uncertainty Surrounds Jacob Markstrom’s Future With the Calgary Flames The Devils were amongst the most disappointing teams this past season. You can make the argument it was Ottawa and/or Buffalo. But all three teams were expected to be in ..read more