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Toronto Maple Leafs GM Search: Not Bad Is Good Enough

In the last 23 seasons, 13 different teams have won the Stanley Cup (per nhl.com).Of those winning franchises, 7 won multiple cups, while 6 hoisted the trophy only once.Conspicuously absent from the list are the Toronto Maple Leafs.Those same Toronto Maple Leafs are currently searching for a general manager who has just the right blend of experience and intelligence to make the moves that will result in the biggest street party Toronto has ever seen.

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Rangers head coach rumors: Could Andrew Brunette make jump from Devils? | amNewYork

If you can't beat them, hire their assistant coach?That's the question the New York Rangers will have to answer regarding New Jersey Devils' assistant head coach Andrew Brunette.Gerard Gallant's removal as head coach of the Blueshirts leaves an important piece to the Rangers championship puzzle unsolved going as get closer to the end of May.

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5 potential options for Rangers to consider for vacant head coaching job | amNewYork

The New York Rangers are looking for a new head coach after parting ways with Gerard Gallant after two seasons and a disappointing first-round playoff exit.Lucky for them, there are plenty of options to consider and a loaded roster of talent to entice any able-minded coach to want to join an Original Six franchise.

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Hintz extended, Ovechkin sets record and Ruff joins elite company: NHL Notebook

There have been some big stories in the NHL this week.The Dallas Stars inked one of their best players to a long-term extension, Alex Ovechkin made history yet again and Lindy Ruff joined some of the all-time great coaches with 800 wins.The Dallas Stars locked up their star center Roope Hintz to an eight-year deal on Tuesday.

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National Hockey League

2022-23 Florida Panthers Offseason Recap

The Florida Panthers historically have been one of the "have not" franchises in the NHL.

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Maple Leafs Hotstove

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Report: All signs point to Sheldon Keefe staying on as Maple Leafs head coach, expected to discuss contract extension this summer

On Friday, we received the most definitive report so far that Sheldon Keefe is staying on as Maple Leafs head coach for the 2022-23 season.Per Darren Dreger, the two have been working together to interview replacements for the departed Spencer Carbery (now head coach of the Washington Capitals) and an extension is likely forthcoming at some point in the summer (which makes sense if he's staying - there is no sense in lame ducking him).

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Blue Seat Blogs

Anarchy 101: What would result in the most chaotic Rangers offseason? - Blue Seat Blogs

The only thing more fun than a good Rangers offseason is a chaotic Rangers offseason.Perhaps that is because we have become a culture that thrives off chaos and instability.The Rangers could be headed to a chaotic offseason, with a vacant head coaching position, a few RFAs that could get an offer sheet, and trade rumors abound.

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Reviewing the 2 realistic NY Rangers head coach options - Blue Seat Blogs

As the offseason continues, the New York Rangers head coach options will become clearer.Throughout the past week in the aftermath of the Gerard Gallant dismissal, almost every single name possible has been tied to the Rangers.Joel Quenneville, Mike Babcock, Kris Knoblauch, Peter Laviolette, and more have all had their names mentioned.

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On Gerard Gallant's dismissal: Well deserved - Blue Seat Blogs

Gerard Gallant was extremely irritated at breakup day having to answer, what he felt was, unfair questions about potentially being replaced after an embarrassing seven game first round appearance.While it's true that Gallant has had much regular season success in his first two seasons on Broadway, the time was now to make a coaching switch after bowing out sadly in round one vs New Jersey, and Gallant's dismissal was well deserved.

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New York Islanders

Islanders News: None yet. But oh hey, the Panthers have the Leafs on the brink

It has been 10 days since your New York Islanders were knocked out of the playoffs.Do you know where your general manager and coach are?
(If it helps, the Rangers don't know where their coach is...because they fired mutually parted with him.)The Isles aren't part of this either, but as a reminder, the illegitimate awarding of Connor Bedard to the Penguins NHL Draft Lottery is tonight.

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LA Kings

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Canucks, Jets, Kings, Islanders

In today's NHL rumors rundown, is Joel Quenneville ready to return to the NHL?If so, is there a team that might be interested?There has been a lot of talk about the coaching situation in Vancouver.Is that even likely for this season?Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets could be looking to the trade market if injury news about Nikolaj Ehlers is not good.

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Rangers coach Gerard Gallant is out after two seasons, playoff flop

Gerard Gallant was hired as New York Rangers head coach in 2021 after an organizational housecleaning directed at winning now.Two seasons into the job, the Rangers have mutually agreed to part ways with Gallant, the coach who oversaw a run to the Eastern Conference final last season and a disappointing first-round exit in these playoffs.

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New York Islanders

Islanders & NHL News: Dallas not dead yet

Not a ton happening yet in Islanders Country, and hwere we are still waiting to find out the other half ot eh NHL Cup final bracket.Islanders Reading
Stan Fischler discusses legendary Isles announcer Jiggs McDonald, one of the best ever.[ Isles]
Elsewhere
The Stars staved off elimination again with a Game 5 win in Vegas, turning on two goals by Ty Dellandrea.

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New York Islanders

Islanders & NHL News: Isles alumni, Pulock opine; Conference finals at 2-0

Both NHL conference finals are now at 2-0 after the Knights won in overtime Sunday afternoon over the Stars in Vegas.Dallas had been playing a careful controlled game hanging on to a 2-1 lead before they gave up a late equalizer, and an early OT winner.The Panthers can take a commanding lead tonight after winning Game 2 in OT to go up 2-0 in the series.

Blue Seat Blogs

NY Rangers coaching search: Delays are not due to Joel Quenneville - Blue Seat Blogs

Irresponsible Rumormongering
Per Larry Brooks, who is doing the work in keeping us sane among these Joel Quenneville rumors, the New York Rangers coaching search delays have nothing to do with Joel Quenneville.Brooks had stated earlier this month that Quenneville is not an option for the Rangers, and is sticking by that.

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NY Rangers coaching rumors: Peter Laviolette "near the top" of the list - Blue Seat Blogs

Irresponsible Rumormongering
The NY Rangers coaching rumors are taking an expected yet interesting turn, as Vince Mercogliano noted that Peter Laviolette is at the top of the list for Chris Drury.This is expected as he's been the coach tied to the Rangers the most, at least for now, as the field of available coaches is expected to expand.

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NY Rangers rumor: Joel Quenneville is not an option for the Rangers - Blue Seat Blogs

Irresponsible Rumormongering
Per Larry Brooks, the Rangers will not be pursuing Joel Quenneville as an option for their vacant head coaching position.Quenneville has documented success and on the ice would be a good coach.But he supposedly played a huge role in the Kyle Beach sexual assault cover up, which should disqualify him from any head coaching position or even being reinstated to the NHL.

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Gerard Gallant out as New York Rangers head coach - Blue Seat Blogs

Per Arthur Staple, Gerard Gallant is out as New York Rangers head coach.The move had been expected, albeit not so soon, as rumors of a continued feud between Gallant and General Manager Chris Drury started to hit social media and the rumor mill.Gallant is the current leader in head coaching winning percentage among Rangers coaches with 100 games coached, and led the Rangers to two playoff appearances and one appearance in the Eastern Conference Final.

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Thoughts on the Gallant/Drury feud - Blue Seat Blogs

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During yesterday's breakup day, news broke of an apparent feud and argument between Gerard Gallant and Chris Drury after Game 4. Arthur Staple confirmed the rumors, that both were involved in a heated exchange behind closed doors that players could hear.Details of the argument are unknown, but it doesn't feel like it's the first time the pair had a disagreement.

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