Category: Dan Bylsma
Cup rematch, homecomings highlight NHL slate
Sheldon KeefeThe NHL's 1,312-game schedule for 2024-25, which was released Tuesday, opens with the Devils playing the Sabres on Oct. 4 in Prague, and closes with a six-game slate on April 17.
Read moreSeattle Kraken 2024 NHL Draft preview
KrakenEverything is happening this week. The Florida Panthers held on by the tips of their claws to claim the Stanley Cup. The Coachella Valley Firebirds got mired in Hershey mud tantalizingly close to an AHL Championship for the second straight postseason. Off the ice, former Firebirds coach Dan Bylsma...
Read moreKraken Notebook: Takeaways from Dan Bylsma’s introductory presser
Seattle KrakenAnd now, it’s officially official. Tuesday was a big day as the Seattle Kraken formally announced what the entire hockey world already knew: Dan Bylsma would be taking the wheel as the second head coach in the team’s history. For additional coverage on the hiring, I shared my reaction on Monday aft...
Read moreBylsma ready for Kraken job thanks to AHL time
Dan BylsmaNew Seattle Kraken coach Dan Bylsma says spending the last three seasons as an assistant in the American Hockey League has helped him rediscover some enjoyment being a coach.
Read moreJessica Campbell in talks to become first, full-time female assistant coach in NHL history with Seattle Kraken
Dan BylsmaJessica Campbell, currently an assistant coach for the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, could potentially become the first, full-time female assistant coach in NHL history. The news comes after the Seattle Kraken officially announced Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma as their new bench boss on Tuesda...
Read moreJessica Campbell mulled for spot on Kraken staff
Buffalo SabresNew Kraken coach Dan Bylsma said current Coachella Valley assistant coach Jessica Campbell could be a candidate for a similar position with the NHL club.
Read moreBylsma hired as coach of Kraken, replaces Hakstol
Pittsburgh PenguinsDan Bylsma was named coach of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. © Bill Wippert/NHLI The 53-year-old, who won the Stanley Cup as coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, replaces Dave Hakstol and is the Kraken’s second coach since they … Continue reading → The post Bylsma hired as coach of Kraken, repl...
Read moreLatest On The Coaching Market
SportsnetThe Sharks have the lone remaining head coaching vacancy in the league, as the Kraken are expected to officially name Dan Bylsma their next bench boss on Tuesday. It’ll soon be zero, though, as The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reports San Jose is entering the final stages of their search. AHL Onta...
Read moreSan Jose Sharks only potential NHL job opening remaining for Hershey’s Todd Nelson
Winnipeg JetsThe San Jose Sharks are the only NHL team left without a head coach for next season. Monday, the Winnipeg Jets introduced former Washington Capitals assistant coach Scott Arniel as their new bench boss due to an absence created by Rick Bowness retiring. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman also reported Mo...
Read moreKraken: 5 Cool Facts About Dan Bylsma
Dan Bylsmahas had plenty of success in his career. He is a Stanley Cup winner, has won over 320 games in the NHL and was the recipient of the 2011 Jack Adams Award. Here is a look at five cool facts about his playing and coaching career. Overall, it was a good start to his career as he was able to learn th...
Read moreFirebirds, Bears to meet in 2023 Calder Cup Finals
FirebirdsThe oldest franchise in the American Hockey League will face off against the newest one for the AHL championship when the Hershey Bears meet the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the 2023 Calder Cup Finals beginning Thursday night at Acrisure Arena … Continue reading → The post Firebirds, Bears to meet...
Read moreNHL News: Coaches, Canadiens, Flyers, and Capitals
Columbus Blue JacketsAll is quiet on these former NHL coaches. Capitals Nic Dowd has surgery. The Canadiens sign Michael Pezzetta. The Flyers make some front-office promotions.
Read morePenguins rout Kings, Sullivan earns 300th win as Pittsburgh coach
PenguinsPITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins won their 300th game during coach Mike Sullivan's tenure, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday.
Read moreCoachella Valley Hires Stu Bickel
University of MinThe Coachella Valley Firebirds, AHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have added to their coaching and hockey operations department ahead of their inaugural season. Among the names announced today is former NHL defenseman (and sometimes forward) Stu Bickel, who has been brought in as an assistant coa...
Read moreJessica Campbell Will Become The First Woman AHL Assistant Coach
Jessica CampbellJessica Campbell will break the American Hockey League’s coaching gender barrier next season when she steps behind the bench with the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The Seattle Kraken, the Firebirds NHL affiliate, announced the hiring of Campbell, who will join newly hired head coach Dan Bylsma to lead...
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