Canucks Eye Malhotra and Laviolette, Flyers Consider Tocchet and Ferschweiler, Rangers Target Sullivan for Head Coach Roles
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The Vancouver Canucks are actively searching for a new head coach following Rick Tocchet's departure, with Jim Rutherford, the team's president of hockey operations, confirming that Manny Malhotra will be on the shortlist. Malhotra, who led the Abbotsford Canucks to a 44-24-2-2 record and a 13-game win streak in the AHL, is considered a strong candidate due to his experience and familiarity with the organization.
Rutherford also mentioned Peter Laviolette as a potential candidate, noting their past success together when Laviolette won a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes under Rutherford's leadership. Laviolette, who guided the New York Rangers to the Eastern Conference final with 50 wins and 109 points in the previous season, is an appealing option for the Canucks due to his experience and familiarity.
The Flyers are also in the market for a new head coach after parting ways with John Tortorella. Rick Tocchet, who recently left the Canucks after a season where he won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year, is a top contender for the Flyers' position due to his history with the team and his coaching accolades. Additionally, Pat Ferschweiler, who led Western Michigan to a national championship with a 34-7-1 record and was named AHCA National Coach of the Year, has interviewed for the Flyers' job, adding another dimension to their search.
The New York Rangers are considering Mike Sullivan as a leading candidate for their head coaching vacancy after parting ways with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sullivan's desire to stay in the eastern region aligns with the Rangers' interest, although Rick Tocchet's availability has also been noted as a potential option for the team.
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Vis a vis Mike Sullivan (assuming his Rangers hire comes to pass)…..
Is he a be-all, end-all to the Rangers’ problems? No, of course not
If the Rangers, for whatever reason, make minimal changes, is he better equipped to run the roster as is? All due respect to Laviolette, I
