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The Canadian PressDan Bylsma rediscovers the joy in coaching and lands another NHL job with Seattle Kraken
SEATTLE (AP) — When Dan Bylsma took the job as an assistant coach in the American Hockey League in 2021, his hope was to rediscover some enjoyment being a coach. Being back on an NHL bench at that point was the furthest thing from his mind. “I think I needed to discover the joy of coaching again and changing a little bit in establishing relationships with the players,” Bylsma said. “Having done that over the past three years, it’s led me to this wanting to be the opportunity that I took next.” B
The Canadian PressJessica Campbell could be candidate as an assistant in Seattle, new Kraken coach Dan Bylsma says
SEATTLE (AP) — New Seattle Kraken coach Dan Bylsma said current Coachella Valley assistant coach Jessica Campbell could be a candidate for a similar position with the NHL club.
The Canadian PressSharks sign prized prospect Will Smith to a 3-year deal after 1 stellar season in college
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks signed prized prospect Will Smith to a three-year entry-level contract on Tuesday after one stellar season at Boston College. The 19-year-old Smith led the nation with 71 points and 46 assists as a freshman and was tied for sixth in the country with 25 goals in 41 games. He had the most points in a season for a BC player since Johnny Gaudreau had 80 in 2013-14. Smith was picked fourth overall in last year's draft and felt he is ready to move on from co
The Canadian PressBlue Jackets hire Waddell as president of hockey ops and GM, with Davidson shifting to advisory role
The Columbus Blue Jackets named Don Waddell as their general manager and president of hockey operations on Tuesday, bringing in an experienced NHL executive to try to help turn around the franchise. Waddell joins the club days after stepping down as GM of the Carolina Hurricanes with his contract set to expire. His move to Columbus also coincides with John Davidson shifting into an advisory role after running the front office for 10 of the past 12 years. "Don Waddell is one of the most experienc