NHL Daily: Ken Hitchcock, Kevin Shattenkirk, Buffalo Sabres
NHL Daily: The St.Louis Blues Relieved Ken Hitchcock of His Coaching Responsibilities But a New Team Might Already Be Pursuing Him, the Blues Might Need to Finally Trade Kevin Shattenkirk, the Buffalo Sabres Need to Take Their Games One Shift at a Time, and More! (Morning Coffee Headlines)
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The NHL had a pretty simple schedule Wednesday night following the hectic schedule the night before. The Washington Capitals topped the Boston Bruins 5-3, the Calgary Flames topped the Minnesota Wild 5-1 and the Los Angeles Kings shutout the Colorado Avalanche 5-0.
The Highlight of the Night:
NHL Daily: Morning Coffee Headlines
The New York Islanders Won’t Hire Ken Hitchcock
The St.Louis Blues have fired their now former head coach Ken Hitchcock but the currently coach-less Islanders won’t be biting the bait. Despite the availability of the head coach, he won’t find his next coaching gig in New York. [Eyes on Isles]
But Should the Colorado Avalanche Consider the Hire?
If Hitchcock won’t find a gig in New York, maybe the Avalanche should give the coach some consideration. Colorado’s disappointing season might be reason enough to fire their current head coach Jared Bednar and give Hitchcock a shot. [Mile High Sticking]
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Blackhawks’ January Struggles Aren’t New
The Chicago Blackhawks are facing some struggles in the new year, but these struggles aren’t exactly new. In fact, it has happened so frequently that looking into the past should be a comfort. [Blackhawk Up]
The Looming Expansion Draft is Impacting the Bruins’ Trade Deadline
The eventual expansion draft at the end of this season is taking a toll on the upcoming trade deadline and is making each move feel like an even bigger one. This coming draft is affecting the deadline for the Boston Bruins. [Causeway Crowd]
The St.Louis Blues Might Finally Trade Kevin Shattenkirk
The Blues have been toying with trading Kevin Shattenkirk for a while now and they might actually do it this time. Trading the defenseman is risky but, if done right, it can turn out to be a highly rewarding move. [Bleedin’ Blue]
The Rangers Need to Set Stanley Cup Target For Next Season
It isn’t a secret that the Rangers want the Stanley Cup but the team needs to accept that the coveted cup won’t be theirs this season. The Rangers need to target the cup next season and do everything they can now to enhance that target. [Blueline Station]
Buffalo Sabres Need to Take it One Shift at a Time
The Buffalo Sabres need to slow it down. Buffalo is looking to improve their play and stay on the right track and to do so they need to take the game shift by shift. [Sabre Noise]
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NHL Daily: Morning Discussion
A lot of teams have parted ways with their coaches this season. More often than not the coach is let go in the middle of the season with, assuming, little warning.
This season there seems to be way more coaching changes than we’ve seen in a single season in the past. Teams are beginning to part with their coaches consistently this season and then look to alternate, and temporary, coaching options.
What do you think of teams letting go of their coaches midseason? Do you think it is a strategic decision to enhance play in time for the playoffs or do you think it is simply a hasty decision in fact of struggles?