Behind The Benches

A database of hockey coaches created by @DigDeepBSB, @hayyyshayyy, and @ay0lexx

[Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL]

Capitals announce they've agreed to part ways with assistant coaches Kevin McCarthy and Blaine Forsythe.

Assistant coach Scott Allen, goalie coach Scott Murray, assistant coach/video Brett Leonhardt and video coordinator Emily Engel-Natzke will return next season.

[Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC]

Canucks make it official:

[Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli]

Dominik Zrim, one of the brains behind @CapFriendly, and formerly of the #Blackhawks has now joined the #sjsharks.

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

"I want to make this team the best that it can be."

@SamiJoSmall is officially joining @TheTorontoSix as team president.

In an exclusive interview with @KrRutherford, Small explains why it was "a no-brainer" to join the @PHF.

https://t.co/PmpgfQ1wwF

[Emily Kaplan @emilymkaplan]

News: Seattle Kraken promoted Alexandra Mandrycky to assistant general manager.

She is the SIXTH woman elevated to that position this offseason, and the first to specialize in analytics.

Prior to this year, only one woman had ever been an NHL AGM.
https://t.co/wCkpkKc6Gl

[Calgary Flames @NHLFlames]

We're proud to announce Rebecca Johnston will be joining the #Flames in a full-time role!

She’ll work within the player development team, assisting in prospect evaluations and on-ice instruction, and work with the @FlamesFdn in grassroots programs, growing 🏒 in our community!

[Carolina Hurricanes @Canes]

The #Canes have added Earl Schwartz, Ellen Etchingham, and Sidney Morin to their hockey operations department.

https://t.co/VFuFrAyVD6

[Pittsburgh Penguins @penguins]

IN SULLY WE TRUST! 👏

We are proud to announce the three-year contract extension for Coach Sullivan.

The extension will kick in at the conclusion of the 2023.24 campaign, and run through the 2026.27 season. https://t.co/A9EnSXrUj3

[New York Rangers @NYRangers]

#NYR have made the following hires to the @WolfPackAHL staff:

[New Jersey Devils @NJDevils]

Welcome to Utica, Andrew!

#NJDevils | @UticaComets

https://t.co/KhwvyHQCLV

[San Jose Sharks @SanJoseSharks]

#SJSharks announce Brian Wiseman as an assistant coach on Head Coach David Quinn’s staff.

https://t.co/5iNgYPTQTc

[Amanda Stein @amandacstein]

#NJDevils Lindy Ruff's coaching staff:

🔸Andrew Brunette - Associate Coach
🔹Chris Taylor - Assistant Coach
🔸Ryan McGill - Assistant Coach
🔹Sergei Brylin - Assistant Coach
🔸Dave Rogalski - Goaltending Coach

[New Jersey Devils @NJDevils]

We have officially named Sergei Brylin as an assistant coach. He is the final addition to Lindy Ruff’s staff.

Welcome BACK to Jersey, Sergei!

📰: https://t.co/sa64PgvdTt

[New York Rangers @NYRangers]

#NYR have announced the following hires to the scouting staff:

[Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers]

We have added Myles Fee, Jamie Kompon and Sylvain Lefebvre to our coaching staff as assistant coaches.

📝 » https://t.co/YaGmZp6syo

[David Dwork @DavidDwork]

The Panthers have signed AHL Charlotte head coach Geordie Kinnear to a three-year contract extension.

Kinnear has coached Florida’s AHL affiliate since 2016-17.

[Arthur Staple @StapeNHL]

#NYR have made a few scouting hires, according to the team site:

-- Ari Vuori as dir. of European scouting. Held same role with TOR last 7 years

-- Doug Gasper, Derek Richard, Pierre Rioux and Ernie Vargas as amateur scouts.

[Oshawa Generals @Oshawa_Generals]

Derek Laxdal named Generals 35th head coach in franchise history.

Laxdal brings NHL calibre experience, two WHL championships, and a Memorial Cup championship to the bench in Oshawa!

Welcome to #GensNation, Laxy!

READ MORE | https://t.co/itXrYUDcVW

[Canadiens Montréal @CanadiensMTL]

Mario Leblanc is stepping down from his position after 25 years as the Canadiens' video coach.

#GoHabsGo https://t.co/hQzuEHxEjB

[St. Louis Blues @StLouisBlues]

Kevin Maxwell has been named the General Manager of the @ThunderbirdsAHL. https://t.co/1CwJGnfwq1 #stlblues