The Pittsburgh Penguins’ coaching search continues to headline news out of the Metropolitan Division, as the squad seeks out their first change at head coach in the last decade. Their final rounds of interviews have led to two candidates emerging above the rest – Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love, and former Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith, per David Pagnotta … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Penguins Coaching, Roest, Kuokkanen
Daniil Pylenkov Hoping To Sign Entry-Level Deal With Lightning
Four years after being drafted by the Lightning in the seventh round, Russian defenseman Daniil Pylenkov is ready to come to North America and hopes to land his entry-level contract with Tampa this offseason, he told RG’s Daria Tuboltseva. The 24-year-old lefty said he’s already had dialogue with Bolts GM Julien BriseBois, but a deal isn’t imminent yet. “He said they’re waiting … [Read more...] about Daniil Pylenkov Hoping To Sign Entry-Level Deal With Lightning
Lightning Sign Harrison Meneghin To Entry-Level Contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Harrison Meneghin to a three-year, entry-level contract. Meneghin won the WHL Championship with the Medicine Hat Tigers just days ago. He was awarded the WHL Playoffs MVP for his 14-1-0 record and .906 save percentage through the postseason. Meneghin becomes just the third player from the seventh-round, and the fourth goalie … [Read more...] about Lightning Sign Harrison Meneghin To Entry-Level Contract
Blackhawks Interview Jeff Blashill For Head Coaching Vacancy
As Chicago has searched for its next bench boss, they’ve been linked to very few candidates. Aside from potentially retaining interim head coach Anders Sorensen, the only external candidate they were known to speak with was David Carle who instead is remaining at the University of Denver. However, another coach has popped up in the search. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Interview Jeff Blashill For Head Coaching Vacancy
Lightning Sign Broadcast Deal With Scripps Sports
The Tampa Bay Lightning are leaving the FanDuel Sports Network after only one season. In an article from Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times, he explains that the Lightning have signed a new broadcast agreement with E. W. Scripps Company through Scripps Sports. The broadcast firm allows Lightning games to be broadcast directly to any consumer with an antenna, with other … [Read more...] about Lightning Sign Broadcast Deal With Scripps Sports