TSN’s Pierre LeBrun shared on the latest episode of Insider Trading that Patrick Kane could be moved at the trade deadline if Detroit doesn’t hang on to their playoff contention. LeBrun continued by saying that Kane’s agent, Pat Brisson, and Wings general manager, Steve Yzerman, discussed all possibilities prior to the future Hall of Famer signing in Motor City, including the … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Kane, Hartman, Meier
Minnesota Wild Fire Dean Evason, Name John Hynes Head Coach
The Wild have relieved head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Bob Woods of their duties effective immediately, the team said in a statement Monday evening. Two hours later, they named former Devils and Predators bench boss John Hynes as their new head coach. Wild GM Bill Guerin gave the following comment on the decision to part with Evason: Dean did an excellent job during … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Fire Dean Evason, Name John Hynes Head Coach
Minnesota Wild Hire Patrick Dwyer As Assistant Coach, Recall Vinni Lettieri
The Minnesota Wild have made two team announcements this morning: firstly, forward Vinni Lettieri has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. Additionally, another name is heading from Iowa to the Twin Cities: coach Patrick Dwyer. The Iowa assistant has been elevated to new coach John Hynes’ staff, and he’ll take up the responsibilities left by former … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Hire Patrick Dwyer As Assistant Coach, Recall Vinni Lettieri
Ryan Hartman Suspended Two Games
Wild forward Ryan Hartman has been suspended two games for tripping Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Monday. As already discussed, Hartman made an apparent slew-foot maneuver on DeBrincat midway through the third period of Sunday’s loss. NHL Player Safety gave the following rationale for the suspension: It is important to note that … [Read more...] about Ryan Hartman Suspended Two Games
Ryan Hartman To Have Player Safety Hearing
Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Monday regarding a slew-foot against Detroit Red Wings winger Alex DeBrincat during today’s loss, per a league announcement. The incident occurred about halfway through the third period, with the Wild already trailing by multiple goals. As DeBrincat attempted to shield teammate … [Read more...] about Ryan Hartman To Have Player Safety Hearing