NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, New York Islanders, and Toronto Maple Leafs
The Devils will want to talk to Sheldon Keefe
Pierre LeBrun: Believe that the New Jersey Devils will be interested in talking to the recently fired Sheldon Keefe about their vacant coaching position.
The top two prospects could return to college
Jimmy Murphy: There is intense talk that both Macklin Celebrini and San Jose Sharks wide receiver Will Smith could return to college next year. There is still no certainty that both of these players may wear the jerseys of the Sharks next season.
The New York Islanders may have to look to the second round of UFAs
Andy Graziano: The New York Islanders are unlikely to be able to afford top free agents like Jake Guentzel, Sam Reinhart, Brady Skjei and Brandon Montour.
Up front, Teuvo Teravainen, Jake DeBrusk or Tyler Toffoli could fit. On the blue line, Matt Dumba, Nikita Zadorov, or Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be below the four-six options.
The Toronto Maple Leafs won’t be in a rush to make any decisions – some are in training
Darren Dreger: The Toronto Maple Leafs are already working on finding a new head coach. They focus on finding the right fit. Leafs GM Brad Treliving won’t rush to make a decision but they can’t wait either.
Nick Alberga: Joel Quenneville would certainly be interested in the Maple Leafs coaching position but it is unclear at this time if he is able to negotiate with teams.
Andy Strickland: “For those wondering, there is no change in Joel Quenneville’s status with #NHL. Perhaps the best coaching option available to get Toronto over the hump, based on his track record of success in coaching elite talent. It needs to be brought back for that to happen.”
Matt Larkin of the Daily Faceoff: Rounding up potential candidates for the Maple Leafs head coaching position.
Available and Informed – Craig Berube, Jay Woodcroft, Claude Julien, Bruce Boudreau, Gerard Gallant, Todd McLellan, Dean Evason, and Dan Bylsma.
Inside – John Gruden.
Available, but complicated – Joel Quenneville.
Not available yet, but dream hire – Mike Sullivan, and Jon Cooper.
Inexperienced – David Carle.
