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'Payne, a member of the NHL Coaches Association BIPOC Coaches Program, is the third head coach of color in the ECHL's 33-year existence and the fifth BIPOC head coach in professional hockey history, joining Dirk Graham (Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, 1998-99), Shawn Wheeler (Charlotte Checkers, ECHL, 1998-2000), Graham Townsend (Macon Whoope, Greensboro Generals, CHL/ECHL, 1999-2002) … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Cyclones make Jason Payne professional hockey’s only head coach of color

'The latest report on the Rangers' front on all of this came from USA TODAY's Vince Mercogliano, who reported president and GM Chris Drury was unlikely to budge on adding certain players to a package for the highly-touted center.' … [Read more...] about Rangers fans put up billboard near Buffalo Sabres’ arena demanding Jack Eichel trade

'Former Sabres’ goalie Robin Lehner knows how Eichel is feeling.' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner sympathizes with Jack Eichel amid Sabres mess

'“I guess it’s less stressful (because he has a deal) and I’m honoured to have the contract and go in there and prove to Buffalo and everyone else the reason why they offered me the deal,” Anderson said. “I’ve got to make sure that I’m ready to go and go in there to get the job done when I get the opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Garrioch: Craig Anderson knows first time he faces Senators as a Sabre will be ’emotional’

'But if the Rangers offer Kakko, two years removed from being not only the consensus second-overall pick in the draft, but also the unanimously rated top-two player on the board, that could be the clincher. Indeed, it should be the clincher.' … [Read more...] about Kaapo Kakko may become key to Rangers winning Jack Eichel sweepstakes

'Eichel has scored 139 goals with 355 points in 375 career games, and would stack up with Mika Zibanejad to give the Rangers a formidable 1-2 punch in the middle of their lineup, for a season at least.' … [Read more...] about Rangers covet Sabres star Jack Eichel, but haven’t yet made a deal

'During a coaching career dating back to 2000, Christie has coached with the Peoria Rivermen, Utah Grizzlies, Ontario Reign and Tulsa Oilers prior to his time in Jacksonville. He also spent two seasons from 2008 to 2010 as an assistant with the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves.' … [Read more...] about Icemen coach Jason Christie leaves; to join NHL’s Buffalo Sabres as assistant

'It marks the fifth time Granato and Christie have teamed up.' … [Read more...] about Former Peoria Rivermen coach Jason Christie joins Buffalo Sabres coaching staff

Bruins free agency spree brings goalie Linus Ullmark, forward Nick Foligno and others to Boston (Boston Globe) Bruins sign D, three forwards and a goalie in huge free agency haul (Boston Herald) Bruins net big haul in free agency (Boston Herald) Boston Bruins sign goalie Linus Ullmark, making a Tuukka Rask return less likely (report) (Springfield Republican) Linus Ullmark … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage

Blackhawks sign defenseman Jake McCabe, forward Jujhar Khaira in free agency (Chicago Sun Times) Eau Claire native McCabe signs with Blackhawks (Eau Claire Leader Telegram) Blackhawks agree to terms with Jake McCabe (NBC Sports Chicago) McCabe expects to reach higher level after knee surgery (NBC Sports Chicago) Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Jake McCabe … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Chicago Coverage

New Jersey Devils trade Will Butcher, draft pick to Sabres for future considerations (Bergen Record) Devils Acquire Future Considerations from Buffalo (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Until the issue is resolved, until Drury essentially chooses between extending Zibanejad and trading for Eichel, the 2021-22 Rangers are just a fuzzy picture. It all flows from there.' … [Read more...] about Rangers’ Chris Drury should not panic in Jack Eichel trade talks

'“We’re not likely to be involved in any other discussions,” McCrimmon said. “We used our money that we had available to us. We’ve addressed the needs that we identified going into this time frame. We’re anxious to get ready for training camp as we move into the next season.”' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights done shopping, not expected to trade for Jack Eichel

'As expected, the Sabres’ asking price is rumored to be high, with Buffalo wanting at least four pieces equivalent to first-rounders, according to The Post’s Larry Brooks.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agents expect trade from Sabres ‘in the near future’

Don’t call it a ‘win-now’ move: Panthers’ Sam Reinhart trade is about winning for years (Miami Herald) Florida Panthers trade for Sabres’ Sam Reinhart; add defensemen, goalie and more on second day of NHL draft (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Florida Panthers Acquire Forward Sam Reinhart from the Buffalo Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) Sam dunk: Panthers make splash by acquiring … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage