Two Calgary Flames GM candidates and a coaching candidate
Sportsnet’s Pat Steinberg: (mailbag) Calgary Flames Assistant General Manager Craig Conroy She is the internal favorite for the vacant General Motors position. External options may include Sean HorcoffAnd Rich BeverlyEric Tulsky W Mark Hunter.
Said Elliott Friedman Andrew brunette He will be a candidate to coach the Flames once the GM is hired. They need someone to get it Jonathan Huberdeau Going, brunette did it in Florida.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are in third place, and how their coaching search is going
Mark Shegg: part of Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo KekalainenWhen asked if they would go with the best available center player at 3 or if they would target a center fielder even though he may not be BPA, he responded: “I think there would be a great center snowman available at 3.”
- Brian Heidegger: (over Leo Carlson who is a top draft pick 4-5, Columbus is 3rd) Carlson has played in the SHL this season and his coach has played him on the wing to give him the best chance of success being young and playing against men. His coach sees him develop as a center in the NHL.
Mark Shegg: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen On their search for coaching: “It’s been going on for a while. Once we get through these amateur meetings we’ll get there with even more focus. We have to expect a decision sooner rather than later but we want to make sure we do our due diligence very carefully.”
Three big questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs if they get swept
Pierre Lebrun from The Athletic: If the Toronto Maple Leafs are knocked out in the second round on Wednesday, it could spell an upset of the season for them.
Is GM Kyle Dubas stretched, or does he want to stretch?
Coach Sheldon Keefe Is there another year left on his contract, will he return?
Austin Mathews One year left and he is eligible for a contract extension after July 1st. Will he want to sign long term?