The Canucks’ Patrik Allvin, the Stars’ Jim Nill and the Panthers’ Bill Zito were named finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award today, the NHL announced. Voting for the GM of the Year award is conducted among the GMs themselves, in addition to a select few NHL executives and media members. Unlike other awards, votes are sent in at the end of the second … [Read more...] about NHL Announces General Manager Of The Year Finalists
Evening Notes: Hiller, Smith, NCAA
Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake has revealed the details of Jim Hiller’s new head coaching contract, confirming to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta that the deal is a three-year contract with a fourth-year option (Twitter link). That’s a hardy deal for Hiller’s first NHL head coaching contract – made even more impressive when juxtaposed with fellow rookie head … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Hiller, Smith, NCAA
Okposo Unsure If He’ll Play Next Season
In an interview with Michael Russo of The Athletic (subscription link), Panthers winger Kyle Okposo noted that he’s not sure if this will be his final season. The 36-year-old has seen his production drop in recent years while he has had a limited role since joining Florida at the deadline following a trade from Buffalo. With 12 goals and 10 assists during the regular season, … [Read more...] about Okposo Unsure If He’ll Play Next Season
Bennett, Kulikov, Mikkola Will All Play In Game 1
When they take on the New York Rangers tonight in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Florida Panthers will have a fully healthy roster. Earlier today, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reported that Sam Bennett, Dmitry Kulikov, and Niko Mikkola skated at practice this morning, and the trio would be in the lineup this evening.Unlike Bennett, there were no formal … [Read more...] about Bennett, Kulikov, Mikkola Will All Play In Game 1
AHL Notes: Konowalchuk, Armstrong, Forrest
The AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds have named Steve Konowalchuk as their head coach. Konowalchuk becomes the fourth head coach in Springfield’s seven-year history, taking the torch from interim coach Daniel Tkaczuk, who took over for Drew Bannister following his promotion to the St. Louis Blues in December. Tkaczuk led the Thunderbirds to a 18-29-3 record, following Bannister’s … [Read more...] about AHL Notes: Konowalchuk, Armstrong, Forrest