Pro Hockey Rumors

The Kraken are expected to promote Dan Bylsma from their minor-league affiliate to fill their head coaching vacancy, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Bylsma, who won the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in his first season behind an NHL bench in 2008-09, has been with the Kraken organization since its inception. He served as an assistant coach for the AHL’s Charlotte … [Read more...] about Kraken Expected To Promote Dan Bylsma To Head Coach

While he hasn’t interviewed for the position yet, former Wild coach Dean Evason is becoming a candidate to watch for the Kraken’s vacancy behind the bench. Mike Benton of 93.3 KJR reported last night that Evason was becoming a “dark horse” for the job, which was later seconded by The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta.Pagnotta also confirmed Thursday that the Kraken are discussing … [Read more...] about Latest On Kraken Coaching Search

Earlier today, it was announced that Portland Winterhawks forward, Nate Danielson, would be joining the AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, the Grand Rapids Griffins, in their pursuit of the 2024 Calder Cup. Like Danielson, another player from the Winterhawks will be moving to the AHL, as beat writer for Portland, Joshua Critzer, reports that Tyson Jugnauth will be joining … [Read more...] about Kraken Re-Assign Tyson Jugnauth To AHL

Add Todd McLellan’s name to the list of coaching candidates for the Kraken this summer. He and internal promotion options Dan Bylsma and Jay Leach are the current favorites to be named the franchise’s second head coach, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said on Wednesday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast. McLellan is on the market after the Kings fired him midseason. He’s also been linked to … [Read more...] about Kraken Linked To Todd McLellan

The field for the 2024 Memorial Cup, the top club tournament in junior hockey, is set. The QMJHL’s Drummondville Voltigeurs, the OHL’s London Knights and the WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors all swept their respective league championship series within the last two days to advance to the CHL championship tournament, joining the host Saginaw Spirit of the OHL. This year marks the first … [Read more...] about NHL-Affiliated Prospects Playing In 2024 Memorial Cup