I've been looking forward to sharing this story with the hockey world. Today feels like an appropriate day. Please read, and enjoy.
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Teams generally prefer to avoid having a head coach enter the season as a lame duck, making an extension decision a logical topic for the team this summer.
Avalanche Appear Set on Bednar for Next Season, But What About Beyond?
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It's my understanding that there was no buyout involved with getting Chris MacFarland to Nashville. He had a year left, and the Avalanche made "significant counter offers" with MacFarland to keep him... but in the end the Predators' offer (which is a 6-year deal) was better.
I believe this is mere DAYS short of the NHL record for biggest gap between Stanley Cup Final goals held by ... older brother Eric Staal, also just under 17 full years.
Predators will hold availability with new general manager Chris MacFarland, majority owner Bill Haslam, and CEO Sean Henry tomorrow, June 3, at 11 a.m.
Gary Bettman announces the 2027 All-Star weekend on Long Island.
Feb. 5 skills competition similar to 2024 in Toronto
Feb. 6 round robin 3-on-3 tournament consisting of 5 teams. Canada, USA, Finland, Sweden, and Rest of World
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Teams generally prefer to avoid having a head coach enter the season as a lame duck, making an extension decision a logical topic for the team this summer.
Avalanche Appear Set on Bednar for Next Season, But What About Beyond?
https://t.co/q3Wg4ho4tm
Joe Sakic will run the Avs through the draft and the start of free agency. It'll be interesting to see what the team does after that, if anything, with the GM role.
Welcome to Smashville, Chris! 👋
We're proud to announce that Chris MacFarland has been hired as our President of Hockey Operations and General Manager.
Full details » https://t.co/gYk9a8jGPS
More: according to several sources, MacFarland met face-to-face last night with owner Bill Haslam and the goal is for the Predators to close this quickly. They know they will have to hand the keys to MacFarland and are prepared to do it. Stay tuned.