NHL News and Notes Thread.

[JATMtheJATM]

Guentzel to canes for bunting and picks

[JATMtheJATM]

Vegas signs Hanifan to a long term deal. It was rumored that the Bruins *really* wanted him and was going to be one of their major targets this offseason

[JATMtheJATM]

31 year old Ryan Johansen likely done with hockey

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...-hockey-again/

Huge bummer, that guy was a horse for Columbus and Nashville for a few years. I liked him as a possible depth C option for the Sabres

[JATMtheJATM]

https://detroithockeynow.com/2024/04...XQQbVjQ8qEiz7X

An interesting read about the Red Wings offseason. Depending on extensions, they're going to be in cap trouble. Since they are a team I expect Buffalo to compete with, it's worth a read in the lean off season months

[DetoxTent]

Dan Bylsma to coach the Kraken?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/pretty-significant-seattle-kraken-players-refused-to-play-with-dave-hakstol-as-head-coach-report/ar-AA1nUauU?ocid=BHEA000&cvid=e3ce545d5d004dc9b6887c07c471bf02&ei=9

[DetoxTent]

The Jets talked Rick Bowness into retirement so they wouldn't have to fire him.

Jets coach Rick Bowness retires after 38 years in NHL


The Jets were the only team of the top 9 this season not to make it to round 2 of the play-offs. Watching Monahan, Toffoli, Ehlers, etc...

[mightysimi]

The Jets talked Rick Bowness into retirement so they wouldn't have to fire him.

Jets coach Rick Bowness retires after 38 years in NHL


The Jets were the only team of the top 9 this season not to make it to round 2 of the play-offs. Watching Monahan, Toffoli, Ehlers, etc...

He missed multiple games with his wife's health issues and some with his own. not sure how true the first sentence is.

Now to try and find a coach that will come to Winnipeg. The fact they are where they are without being able to attract free agents/coaches is impressive. Playing with an arm tied behind your back is tough.

In the end it will probably be Scott Arniel because he is already in Winnipeg.

[Novacane]

Sabres keep pick 11 in the lottery.

[Novacane]

No changes in the draft order. The way it should be.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

NHL has got to get its draft hype game in order. That was hillbilly as hell.

[DetoxTent]

He missed multiple games with his wife's health issues and some with his own. not sure how true the first sentence is.

Now to try and find a coach that will come to Winnipeg. The fact they are where they are without being able to attract free agents/coaches is impressive. Playing with an arm tied behind your back is tough.

In the end it will probably be Scott Arniel because he is already in Winnipeg.

Berube's name being floated in NJ. It wouldn't surprise me to see the Jets swoop in and sign Berube out from under the Devils. But Arniel makes some sense too.

[DetoxTent]

NHL has got to get its draft hype game in order. That was hillbilly as hell.

Whatchu talking 'bout Willis?

We are set to pick 11th in the 2024 #NHLDraft!

→ https://t.co/IUuVh0tA0V pic.twitter.com/ATfKmKjbty

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) May 7, 2024

[JATMtheJATM]

Whatchu talking 'bout Willis?

We are set to pick 11th in the 2024 #NHLDraft!

→ https://t.co/IUuVh0tA0V pic.twitter.com/ATfKmKjbty

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) May 7, 2024

I highly expect that pick to be traded.

Unless there's a defenseman the Sabres feel like they can pick and add to the core.

[mightysimi]

Berube's name being floated in NJ. It wouldn't surprise me to see the Jets swoop in and sign Berube out from under the Devils. But Arniel makes some sense too.

I have heard Berube's name too. I think it was always the plan to have a succession with Arniel but hope they change the systems up a bit.

[DetoxTent]

Bye-bye Sheldon Keefe!

https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/news/t...y-playoff-exit