Archives for June 2011

'"I can't say enough about the job that Kevin, Eric and the staff do here, both in preparing the players to play on the short-term basis and developing them on the long term," Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to lose Dineen to Panthers

'"I knew it was only a matter of time before somebody in the NHL figured out Kevin should be coaching in the NHL," said Brian Petrovek, CEO/managing owner of the Portland Pirates.' … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates lose Dineen to Panthers

'During that time, Dineen has cultivated numerous players for the NHL including Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Dustin Penner as well as the last three AHL Rookies of the Year in Nathan Gerbe, Tyler Ennis and Luke Adam.' … [Read more...] about Dineen to be hired by Florida Panthers

'Dineen has been considered a contender for several NHL jobs the past few years, as was the case with the last Panthers coach, Pete DeBoer, when the Panthers hired him. Both got their first NHL shot with the Panthers, based on their ability to coach young players.' … [Read more...] about Dineen expected to be named Florida Panthers’ coach

'Dineen confirmed in a late evening e-mail to the Sun Sentinel that negotiations had, "come together over the last 48 hours,'' and he looked forward to Wednesday's press conference.' … [Read more...] about Kevin Dineen to be Panthers new coach