Coaching and management changes around the league

[Ozzie]

That’s what she said

It got really hard in that locker room.

 

[bustaheims]

#Isles News: The New York Islanders organization announced today that Lou Lamoriello's contract as President and General Manager will not be renewed. Effective immediately, Operating Partner John Collins will lead a search to find the next General Manager.

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 22, 2025

 

[ZBBM]

He finally ran out of rope.

 

[herman]

MLSE better not do the funniest thing when they let go of Shanahan at the end of this year

 

[cw]

Lou is 82. He's had a great run. I'm sure he could be an advisor for a team like Cliff Fletcher did with the Leafs.
It's a little unfortunate that they had to announce "contract ... will not be renewed" - seems odd to effectively fire the guy.

 

[dappleganger]

Lou is 82. He's had a great run. I'm sure he could be an advisor for a team like Cliff Fletcher did with the Leafs.
It's a little unfortunate that they had to announce "contract ... will not be renewed" - seems odd to effectively fire the guy.

I would bet they gave him the option to resign or announce he's leaving and he refused.

 

[bustaheims]

I would bet they gave him the option to resign or announce he's leaving and he refused.

Something like this, for sure. He likely didn’t want it to feel like he was announcing his retirement.

 

[cw]

I would bet they gave him the option to resign or announce he's leaving and he refused.

Or offered him a consulting position. I think something like that, which you or I suggest, would be a very good bet.

 

[herman]

BREAKING: #NYR have signed GM Chris Drury to a multi-year contract extension

— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) April 23, 2025

 

[herman]

The #pens announce that they are parting ways with head coach Mike Sullivan.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 28, 2025

 

[bustaheims]

The #pens announce that they are parting ways with head coach Mike Sullivan.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 28, 2025

Feels like this is probably two seasons late.

 

[herman]

Feels like this is probably two seasons late.

Crosby doesn't like change.

 

[Frank E]

BREAKING: #NYR have signed GM Chris Drury to a multi-year contract extension

— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) April 23, 2025

He wouldn't be able to attract a new good coach if he was seen to be a lame duck GM, I'd think.

 

[bustaheims]

He wouldn't be able to attract a new good coach if he was seen to be a lame duck GM, I'd think.

Given the way things have played out there over the last year, I think having him extended like this would scare away more talented players and coaches than having him as a lame duck would.

 

[herman]

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that Rick Tocchet has decided not to return as Head Coach for the upcoming season.

After thoughtful discussions with the team and management, Tocchet has opted to step away from his role, concluding his tenure with the Canucks.

PRESS… pic.twitter.com/ZW2T6Dc811

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 29, 2025

"You can't fire me (in November); I quit"?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1917332765537710508

With Rick Tocchet officially out in Vancouver, eight NHL teams are currently without a head coach.

ANA, BOS, CHI, NYR, PHI, PIT, SEA, VAN

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 29, 2025

 

[Guilt Trip]

Don't blame Tocchet. That's a mess out there.

 

[herman]

The 38th Head Coach in #NYR history.

Welcome (back) to Broadway, Sully! pic.twitter.com/dUhWCBPm4A

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 2, 2025

Rumoured for a couple of days

 

[Zee]

The 38th Head Coach in #NYR history.

Welcome (back) to Broadway, Sully! pic.twitter.com/dUhWCBPm4A

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 2, 2025

Rumoured for a couple of days

Let's see if Sullivan can make Shesterkin be Vezina version Shesterkin and suddenly all Rangers problems are solved

 

[herman]

There is word this morning Rob Blake and the LA Kings have mutually agreed to part ways.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 5, 2025

This one is curious

 

[bustaheims]

There is word this morning Rob Blake and the LA Kings have mutually agreed to part ways.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 5, 2025

This one is curious

Yeah. Can’t imagine he’d be super interested in the Islanders’ gig, so I suspect ‘mutually’ is doing a lot of heavy lifting here.