Detroit Red Wings
The Daily: Jets’ Wheeler Loses “C,” Flyers Trade Candidates, Pastrnak News
The Winnipeg Jets’ fresh start includes removing veteran Blake Wheeler as the team’s captain. He had served in that role since 2016.
New coach Rick Bowness is looking for a leadership group to emerge.
“It is the determination of the coaching staff that we will enter the 2022-23 season without a specific captain but rather a group of assistants still be determined,” said Bowness said in a statement released by the team. “It is our goal to expand the leadership base within our hockey team.”
One of the Bowness mandates is to change the team’s dressing room culture. It seems as if part of the Bowness plan is to get more people involved in leadership with the hope of getting the players on the same page.
Meanwhile, the news in Boston had more optimism attached. David Pastrnak reiterated that he wants to stay with the Boston Bruins beyond this season. But he is not yet signed.
Blake Wheeler says there was nothing he took more pride (aside from him family) in than being captain of the Winnipeg Jets
“I’m incredibly grateful for having had this opportunity.”#NHLJets
— Dave Minuk (@ICdave) September 16, 2022
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Calgary: Steve Mcfarlane of CHN explains what Michael Stone’s PTO means to the Flames. Calgary Flames.
.Montreal: Marc Dumont writes that the Canadiens’ prospect stood out against the New Jersey Devils. Montreal Canadiens.
New York: Stefen Rosner writes that Mathew Barzal is ready to sign an extension now. So why isn’t it getting done. New York Islanders.
Philadelphia: The Flyers’ podcast addresses GM Chuck Fletcher’s job security and the Philadelphia Flyers’ trade candidates. Philadelphia Flyers.
Pittsburgh: PHN’s Dan Kingerski doesn’t understand why GM Ron Hextall chose to keep Kasperi Kapanen over Evan Rodrigues. Pittsburgh Penguins.
San Jose: Sheng Peng provides the details of the Sharks finally reaching an agreement with Evander Kane on his settlement. San Jose Sharks.
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