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Travis Green: ‘We’ll see’ on future, wants to return
TSN
With the Canucks officially eliminated from playoff contention, speculation about the future in Vancouver is ramping up.
Chris Drury has to go all-in on his David Quinn decision
New York Post
Regarding the Rangers, while awaiting the decision on David Quinn’s fate as head coach:
How John Tortorella, Rick Tocchet impact off-season coaching carousel
Sportsnet
With John Tortorella not returning to the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Arizona Coyotes announcing they’re parting ways with Rick Tocchet – not to mention the Seattle Kraken readying to enter the league – the NHL’s off-season coaching carousel is shaping up to be quite interesting.
GM Jarmo Kekalainen has plenty of options to replace John Tortorella
USA Today
Who’s next?
Calvin Thurkauf Signs Multi-Year Deal In Switzerland
Pro Hockey Rumors
If it was unclear about where Calvin Thurkauf stood in terms of his future with the Columbus Blue Jackets, it isn’t anymore. After spending the 2020-21 season on loan with his hometown club EV Zug, Thurkauf has opted to stay in his native Switzerland for the long haul. Fellow National League club HC Lugano has announced a three-year deal with the young forward, ensuring that he won’t be returning to Columbus any time soon, if at all.
Rick Tocchet won’t return as head coach of Arizona Coyotes after 4 seasons
ESPN
Rick Tocchet will not return as head coach of the Arizona Coyotes, the team announced Sunday.
Panthers defensemen MacKenzie Weegar, Brandon Montour fined after chippy game with Lightning
MSN.com
The Department of Player Safety has been busy since Saturday’s slate of games. It has already announced a hearing for Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon, but it was also busy handing out fines as well. Two of the three fines came from the Tampa Bay-Florida showdown, including fines to Florida Panthers defensemen MacKenzie Weegar and Brandon Montour.
Lightning’s Patrick Maroon: Handed one-game suspension
CBS Sports
Maroon has been suspended one game for his actions in Saturday's loss to Florida.
Hurricanes Nearing Extension With Rod Brind’Amour
Pro Hockey Rumors
Rod Brind’Amour’s contract situation in Carolina has been a discussion point for a good chunk of the season. However, he appears to have his new deal in place as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the bench boss has inked a three-year contract extension worth around $1.8MM per season. The agreement comes on the three-year anniversary of his initial hiring to the position. TSN’s Frank Seravalli somewhat contradicts that report, saying he was told by the team that the deal is not done yet. Having said that, Friedman having the terms suggest it’s all but done at this point which he reiterated in a follow-up tweet following the denial.
NHL to relax COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated playoff teams
The Score
The NHL will relax its COVID-19 protocols for playoff teams once 85% of a club's traveling party has been fully vaccinated for two weeks, reports Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.
New regime won’t bring change to Tony DeAngelo’s Rangers status
New York Post
Regarding the Rangers, who deserved a more sanguine and respectful ending to their season, which will come to a conclusion late Saturday afternoon in Boston with a shadow squad on the ice:
Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in control of future as end of contract nears
Sportsnet
There are two conversations at play when it comes to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and the Edmonton Oilers.
Canucks’ Zack MacEwen suspended one game
TSN
Vancouver Canucks forward Zack MacEwen has been suspended one game for kneeing Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse.
AHL Announces Pacific Division Playoff Format
Pro Hockey Rumors
The AHL will only have a postseason in one of the five divisions this season, meaning the Calder Cup will not be awarded. Instead, the Pacific Division will be battling to take home the John D. Chick Trophy in an interesting tournament-style playoff.
Pittsburgh Penguins Sign Valtteri Puustinen
Pro Hockey Rumors
The Pittsburgh Penguins have inked a very interesting prospect, signing Valtteri Puustinen to a two-year entry-level contract. The deal will kick in for the 2021-22 campaign and keeps Puustinen from becoming an unrestricted free agent next month. Penguins assistant GM Patrik Allvin released a short statement on his newest player:
Rangers’ Pavel Buchnevich suspended 1 game for high-sticking Capitals’ Anthony Mantha
The Score
New York Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich has been suspended one game for high-sticking Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha in the face during Wednesday's contest, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced.
Chris Drury is the New York Rangers’ main man now, so what’s the plan?
The Athletic
The new president and general manager of the New York Rangers had answered questions patiently for a little more than 16 minutes, and the Zoom conference was about to end.
Rangers, Capitals erupt for 6 fights in opening minutes
CBC Sports
It didn't take long for the New York Rangers to retaliate to Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson's antics.
Mark Messier: Rangers lack toughness required to ‘win in the street’
The Score
Mark Messier is not impressed with how the New York Rangers have been assembled.
Shayne Gostisbehere suspended 2 games for boarding Mark Friedman
Broad Street Hockey
The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended a player for questionable on-ice behavior. That player isn’t the one much of the hockey community was hoping would be suspended, though. It’s Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere!
1 Nightmare Matchup for Every NHL Playoff Contender
Bleacher Report
It's an unalienable truth about the postseason: You can't win it if you're not in it.
New York Rangers Issue Statement On Tom Wilson Situation
Pro Hockey Rumors
The New York Rangers were not pleased with the decision from the Department of Player Safety this morning. The league decided not to suspend Tom Wilson after the incident in last night’s game, and the Rangers have released a statement in response:
St. Louis Blues Extend Steven Santini
NHL.com
St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the Blues have signed defenseman Steven Santini to a two-year, two-way contract extension.
Oilers sign goaltender Ilya Konovalov
Sportsnet
The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Ilya Konovalov to a two-year, entry-level deal that will begin in the 2021-22 season, the team announced Monday.