NHL Rumors: Coaching – New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, and San Jose Sharks
The New Jersey Devils did not request permission to speak with the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Rob Rossi of The Athletic: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas said the New Jersey Devils did not request permission to speak with Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan. Dubas in the text:
“There were no requests and no permits were given.”
A Devils source said that if Sullivan is not under contract with the Penguins, the Devils could seek him for the vacant coaching position. Sullivan’s three-year contract extension effective July 1 reportedly pays him $5.5 million per season.
Nick Kypreos wrote in the Toronto Star: “Rumours of Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan leaving Pittsburgh to join close friend Tom Fitzgerald in New Jersey won’t go away.”
NHL Rumors: The Washington Capitals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Frank Seravalli: “Good reporting and insight @Real_RobRossi. My understanding is that there have been discussions within PIT with varying degrees of intensity about the future of the coaching staff as a whole (relating to the assistants) which has contributed to the noise.
12 potential coaches for the San Jose Sharks
Eric Stephens of The Athletic: San Jose Sharks manager Mike Grier on what he would want in his next head coach, along with 12 potential candidates.
“I will not stop anything or anyone if someone appears to blow us up. At the same time, I think someone who has had some time or experience in the NHL would definitely be an advantage or pro hockey would be an advantage. I don’t want to take someone out unless we meet someone we’d like to talk to.
“In terms of age, it’s the same boat. It would be good to have a young person that the team can grow with because we will be a small team. At the same time there is a lot to be said about experience, if there is someone who comes in here we think he is ready to lead the team.”
NHL Rumors: Could Marco Sturm be the next coach of the San Jose Sharks?
Potential candidates include Craig Berube, David Carle, Dean Evason, Gerard Gallant, Don Granato, Travis Green, Jeff Halpern, Todd McLellan, Marco Sturm, Joel Ward and Ryan Warsofsky, and Jay Woodcroft.
