The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired Mike Stothers as an assistant coach on Dan Muse’s staff, a decision he made swiftly after connecting with Muse, despite initially missing the call while celebrating his anniversary. Stothers, a former player with AHL experience and a seasoned coach, is set to focus on the team’s defense and penalty kill, leveraging his extensive coaching background and connections within the organization.
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As NHL teams finalize their rosters, players are exploring professional tryout contracts, with Conor Sheary becoming the first to sign a PTO with the NY Rangers this summer. The former Sabres forward, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, previously struggled with performance but excelled in the AHL last season, leading his team in scoring. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Colorado Avalanche's offseason has been relatively quiet, with only minor signings and coaching adjustments after a lackluster postseason. Expectations for Artturi Lehkonen to score 30 goals are high if he plays over 70 games, while the power play strategy may shift under new assistant coach Dave Hakstol, potentially incorporating dynamic players like Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas. Want More Context? 🔎
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The San Jose Sharks traded forward Daniil Gushchin to the Colorado Avalanche for Oskar Olausson, with Gushchin being a restricted free agent and Olausson having one year left on his entry-level contract. Both players have struggled in the NHL, but Gushchin's AHL scoring prowess could benefit the Colorado Eagles, while Olausson aims to regain his form after underwhelming performance in the AHL. Want More Context? 🔎
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