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The Minnesota Wild's coach, John Hynes, made timely line changes that sparked a 4-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks, but may need to adjust further due to Jonas Brodin's injury. The team's playoff chances have improved, with Filip Gustavsson delivering a shutout and Kirill Kaprizov continuing to excel. Marat Khusnutdinov earned his first NHL point, and the Wild's line switches proved effective in the victory.
The Minnesota Wild's recent struggles continued with a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, prompting coach John Hynes to emphasize the need for urgency and attention to defensive details. The team's defensive breakdowns and lack of consistency have led to a poor record in recent games, leaving them six points out of a playoff spot with 33 games remaining. Hynes aims to address these issues during the break and refocus the team for the upcoming crucial games.
The Minnesota Wild suffered their first loss under new coach John Hynes, falling 2-0 to the Vancouver Canucks. Despite holding the highest-scoring team in the NHL to no shot attempts for the first 11 minutes, the Wild struggled to finish and execute in the second period and early in the third. Hynes sees the loss as a valuable lesson for the team, highlighting the need to adapt to different styles of play. The Wild will look to bounce back against the Edmonton Oilers.
The Minnesota Wild suffered their first loss under new coach John Hynes, losing 2-0 to the Vancouver Canucks. It was the Wild's first shutout of the season. Mats Zuccarello's point streak came to an end, and Marcus Johansson's goal drought extended to 19 games. The Wild missed opportunities in the first period and goaltender Filip Gustavsson made several impressive saves, but the team struggled in the second period. Defensemen Jon Merrill and Alex Goligoski had a tough night, and Merrill's mistake led to the Canucks' second goal. The Wild will face the Edmonton Oilers next, who have won five games in a row.
The New York Rangers have been given permission to interview John Hynes for their head coaching vacancy. Meanwhile, Justin Holl would like to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs next season, but may be an odd man out due to expected roster turnover. Additionally, it has been confirmed that the St. Louis Blues' General Manager, Doug Armstrong, did not have an out clause in his contract to join the Maple Leafs, and Toronto has hired Brad Treliving as their new head of the front office.
The New York Rangers' search for a new head coach continues, with Peter Laviolette still believed to be the favorite, but no announcement has been made yet. Some speculate that team president Chris Drury may not be sold on Laviolette or is considering other options, including former Nashville Predators coach John Hynes or a first-time coach like Seattle Kraken assistant Jay Leach or AHL Hartford head coach Kris Knoblauch. The delay could also be due to waiting to see how situations in Pittsburgh and Toronto shake out.
The New York Rangers have been granted permission to speak with former Nashville Predators coach John Hynes for their head coaching vacancy. Hynes, who was teammates with Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury at Boston University, previously coached the New Jersey Devils before being hired by the Predators. He is a veteran option for the Rangers, who are also considering Peter Laviolette for the job. Hynes has never made it out of the first round of the playoffs in his eight seasons coaching in the NHL. The Rangers traded the rights to center Jayden Grubbe to the Oilers for a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.