No more coaching for Alain Vigneault(@SCadoretteJDQ)https://t.co/Sp0cS9Dli5
– Le Journal de Montréal (@JdeMontreal) July 5, 2023
Alain Vigneault, during his NHL career behind the bench, managed the teams I’ve just listed. In 19 seasons in the big league, the Quebecer was never able to win the Stanley Cup…
But he can boast of having coached a total of 1,363 games in the Bettman circuit, a feat that places him 15th in the league’s coaching history. And now, after all that time, he’s putting an end to his career.
I think it’s time to enjoy life. I’ve had a great career. Field hockey has been good for me and my family. At some point, you have to have a little fun, and that’s where I’m at in my life. – Alain Vigneault
Michel Therrien, who was acting as Vigneault’s assistant, had also been let go.
Not really, no. He claims to have told those around him that his job in Philly would be the last of his career, and now it’s confirmed.
In the end, Alain Vigneault can boast of having been one of the most seasoned coaches in the history of the league. And that’s a credit to him.
We don’t know each other, but I’d like to wish you a happy retirement, Alain!
Gossip
– Interesting stuff.
Montreal CF get their hands on 21-year-old Ghanaian forward in return for general allocation pic.twitter.com/WDAhNLyDx9
– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) July 5, 2023
– This isn’t the first time we’ve heard this.
Bob Hartley knows one of David Reinbacher’s Kloten coaches very well, who told him some great things about the Canadiens prospect.
To hear the full interview with @datgregtho: https://t.co/9isG5qAtML pic.twitter.com/pNpamSIYdV
– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) July 5, 2023
– He’s had a superb career.
After 15 seasons in the NHL, Patric Hornqvist is hanging up his skates. The Swedish forward scored 264 goals and 279 assists in 901 NHL games! pic.twitter.com/lYG3z1pFXH
– RDS (@RDSca) July 5, 2023
– Well done. He’s very well known within the organization and among fans.
Red Wings Promote Kris Draper to Assistant GM https://t.co/eZhFhx5wC9
– Kevin Allen (@ByKevinAllen) July 5, 2023
– No surprise there.
Filip Zadina goes from bad to worse | Red Wings to buy out his contract #TSLH https://t.co/T0T45SnwIX
– Toutsurlehockey.com (@Toutsurlehockey) July 5, 2023
– Finally, some would say.
An “anti-flopping” rule will be tested this Summer League and eventually approved in the NBA.
A free throw and possession of the ball will be awarded to the opposing team, after a penalty for “exaggerated contact.”
(via @NBAPR) pic.twitter.com/oXhtZV6qLp
– AlleyOop360 (@AlleyOop360) July 5, 2023
– The Sparrows lost 17-3 to Winnipeg last Saturday.
It wasn’t the sweltering heat that bothered Jason Maas after #Alouettes practice, but rather questions about his team’s shortcomings. @RDSca https://t.co/Q0y7SwERZL
– Eric Leblanc (@eleblancRDS) July 5, 2023