May there be a training change this offseason in Detroit?
Bob Duff of the Detroit Hockey Now: A supply is saying Detroit Crimson Wings GM Steve Yzerman could possibly be enthusiastic about a change behind the bench for subsequent season. If the Crimson Wings proceed to fall and miss the playoffs, there could possibly be a training change.
Craig Berube could possibly be the highest candidate in the meanwhile.
It’s Derek Lalonde’s second yr behind the bench. He’s on a three-year deal.
One other supply mentioned that Yzerman gave it to the gamers and coaches due to their play of late.
Yzerman normally retains issues tight to the chest and never a lot will get out.
The Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils will likely be on the lookout for a coach this offseason, and it’s potential that the Buffalo Sabres might transfer on from Don Granato.
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The St. Louis Blues could possibly be trying to retool this offseason
Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong tried to shake up the roster final offseason and can doubtless have extra success his offseason. After doubtless lacking the playoffs this yr, they’ll look to retool and can doubtless have a concentrate on who they transfer out and never what they add. They will not be a cap crew subsequent yr.
Don’t suppose that forwards Sammy Blais and Kasperi Kapanen will likely be again, and possibly defenseman Marco Scandella. Relying on if the Blues transfer a defenseman or two, they might have a look at bringing Scandella again on an affordable deal.
Don’t see the Blues eager to tie up their future wage cap for 5 – 6 years with a buyout of a defenseman. It doesn’t make sense to have Torey Krug on the books for six years to avoid wasting $7 million in complete. He’s acquired three years left and $21 million.
May see the Blues attaching an asset like a prospect or draft choose to maneuver out Krug.
If the Blues need to stay aggressive whereas they retool, they’ll preserve goaltender Jordan Binnington. In the event that they need to be extra affected person (a slower retool/rebuild) they might get a pleasant return for him.
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If Jake Neighbours scores 25 objectives subsequent season, might see him getting one thing within the $4 -$5 million vary on an extension.