Category: Rocky Thompson
East Notes: Luchanko, Panarin, Guhle
FlyersSome thought the Flyers took too big a swing at this year’s draft when selecting center Jett Luchanko with the No. 13 overall pick. They’ve been impressed by the 18-year-old pivot so far in camp, though. Assistant coach Rocky Thompson told Charlie O’Connor of PHLY Sports on Thursday that Luchanko ha...
Read moreAvalanche ahead of curve with first-round sweep of Predators
Edmonton OilersThe Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2021-22 season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Rocky Thompson and Dave Barr will take turns providing insight.In this edition, Thompson, an assistant...
Read moreCoaches know teams can't dwell on regular-season results in playoffs
Eastern ConferenceThe Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Rocky Thompson and Dave Barr will take turns providing insight. Thompson's focus will be on...
Read moreFocus on final week of season crucial before start of playoffs
Dave BarrThe Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2021-22 season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Rocky Thompson and Dave Barr will take turns providing insight.In this edition, Thompson, who was an as...
Read moreWild showing character, will to win on road to Stanley Cup Playoffs
Rocky ThompsonThe Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2021-22 season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Rocky Thompson and Dave Barr will take turns providing insight. In this edition, Thompson, who was an a...
Read moreAvalanche's scoring depth, improved goaltending has them among NHL elite
Colorado AvalancheThe Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2021-22 season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Rocky Thompson and Dave Barr will take turns providing insight.In this edition, Thompson, who was an as...
Read moreAvalanche's scoring depth, improved goaltending has them among NHL elite
Colorado AvalancheThe Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2021-22 season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. In this edition, Thompson, who was an assistant with the Edmonton Oilers in 2014-15 and an associate co...
Read moreMaple Leafs' playoff success could hinge on special teams, possession
Toronto Maple LeafsThe Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2021-22 season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Rocky Thompson and Dave Barr will take turns providing insight. In this edition, Thompson, an assistant...
Read morePossession, special teams keys to Maple Leafs advancing in playoffs
Edmonton OilersThe Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2021-22 season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Rocky Thompson and Dave Barr will take turns providing insight. In this edition, Thompson, an assistant...
Read moreNHL News: Red Wings, Senators, Penguins, Sharks and Coyotes
Craig MorganThe Red Wings re-sign Filip Hronek. The Senators re-sign Drake Batherson. The Penguins sign two to PTOs. Thompson not able to coach the Sharks this year.
Read moreNHL News: Red Wings, Senators, Penguins, Sharks and Coyotes
Craig MorganCap Friendly: The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed defenseman Filip Hronek to a three-year deal worth $13.2 million.He’ll carry a $4.4 million salary cap hit.2023-24: $5.5 million salary.Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators have re-signed forward Drake Batherson to a six-year contra...
Read moreSharks associate coach Thompson no longer on staff due to new COVID-19 protocols
Rocky ThompsonRocky Thompson, an associate coach with the San Jose Sharks, is no longer a member of the team's staff because, as an unvaccinated individual, he would be unable to fulfil his duties under the league's new COVID-19 protocols.
Read moreSan Jose Sharks Associate Coach Rocky Thompson Won’t Be With The Team This Season
San Jose SharksSAN JOSE, CA - The San Jose Sharks announced today that Associate Coach Rocky Thompson is no longer serving as a member of the Sharks coaching staff. "Due to a medical exemption that prevents me from taking the COVID-19 vaccine, under the new League protocols, I am not permitted to fulfill my duti...
Read moreThe Problems With Evander Kane
Rocky Thompsonfrom Kevin Kurz of The Athletic, Several key players informed team brass that if Kane was going to be a part of the Sharks going forward, they didn’t want to be. That’s how bad it got, and how complicated this situation has become. “Guys were going into Doug’s office all year long,” accordi...
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