Category: Kirk Muller
How the Capitals’ two power-play units lined up in first game without Alex Ovechkin
Mitch LoveThe Washington Capitals will be without Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leader in power-play goals with 316, for the next four to six weeks due to a broken fibula. Ovechkin’s absence comes just as the team’s power play seemed to finally be clicking this season, scoring on 26.1 percent of opportuni...
Read moreSpencer Carbery praises new-look power play after win over Red Wings: ‘We have to force teams to defend more than [Ovechkin]’
Spencer CarberyThe Washington Capitals dressed a veteran-laden lineup against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday in part so that their new look power play could get some minutes together. The Caps’ man advantage unit, coached by […]
Read moreAlex Ovechkin says Capitals must be ‘consistent’ and ‘on the same page’ to return to playoffs under Spencer Carbery
Alex OvechkinThe Washington Capitals put into motion big changes to their coaching staff over the offseason after missing the playoffs in 2022-23. The Capitals hired Spencer Carbery to replace Peter Laviolette, and added assistants Mitch Love […]
Read moreBrian MacLellan on the Capitals’ new coaching staff: ‘I think we rounded it out really well’
Hershey BearsThe Washington Capitals parted ways with head coach Peter Laviolette and assistants Blaine Forsythe and Kevin McCarthy in April after the team had put together their worst full, 82-game season in 16 years. The Caps […]
Read moreJets’ Bowness Hire Brings Vast Experience, Defensive Focus
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Read moreFlyers Interested in Kirk Muller as Sleeper Coaching Candidate
Calgary FlamesThe coaching search continues for the Philadelphia Flyers. Uncertainty about the overall direction of the franchise looms, and the announcement of a new head coach will be the first major…
Read moreLatest On Philadelphia Coaching Search
Philadelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers are on the lookout for a coach and have already been linked to some big names. Barry Trotz and John Tortorella have reportedly already had their interviews with the club, though it does not appear as though the team is in any rush to make a final decision. Today, on the 32 Th...
Read moreFlames appear close to making struggling Monahan a healthy scratch
Kirk MullerDays after the deadline acquisition of another depth centre, there were plenty of signs that Calgary Flames' Sean Monahan is likely to be a healthy scratch for the first time this season.
Read moreFlames gain some serious mojo with monumental 'Dismantling in Dallas'
Calgary Flames’The Flames had posted a 0-9-1 record when trailing after two periods before Tuesday, and then came the Dismantling in Dallas – a come-from-behind victory that could end up proving so monumental this season it’s deserving of a name.
Read moreCoach Sutter among 17 Flames added to protocol
Calgary FlamesThe NHL on Wednesday said the Flames' training facilities will continue to remain closed to players, and that the organization "has followed, and will continue to follow, all recommended guidelines aimed at protecting the health and safety of its players, staff and community at large.".The Flames on...
Read moreMuller explains why Flames decided to not name a captain this season
Calgary FlamesCalgary associate coach Kirk Muller speaks to the media about the team not naming a captain and why it creates a good dynamic for the Flames.
Read moreAfter roster changes, how do the Flames’ special teams look?
Rasmus AnderssonThe Calgary Flames have made some changes to their roster. Several players from the 2020-21 vintage have departed, most notably captain Mark Giordano, and a quartet of new regular skaters have joined the club. Nowhere will Giordano’s departure be more stark than on the two sides of special teams. Ho...
Read moreOffseason Checklist: Montreal Canadiens
Chris WidemanMontreal made a surprising run to get to the Stanley Cup Final but they have a lot of work to do this summer.
Read moreCanadiens defeat Lightning in OT in Game 4 of Cup Final, extend series
Jon CooperMONTREAL -- Josh Anderson scored his second goal of the game at 3:57 of overtime, and the Montreal Canadiens avoided being swept in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 at Bell Centre on Monday.
Read moreCanadiens defeat Lightning in OT in Game 4 of Cup Final, extend series
John LeClairMONTREAL -- Josh Anderson scored his second goal of the game at 3:57 of overtime, and the Montreal Canadiens avoided being swept in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 at Bell Centre on Monday."We expected to go to Tampa tomorrow, I think everybody in t...
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