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Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason, center, gives instructions during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) **FILE**

Coaches trade barbs, jab the refs in throwback-style NHL playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2016, file photo ,Team Europe head coach Ralph Krueger, center, chats with assistant coaches Paul Maurice, left, and Brad Shaw during practice in preparation for the World Cup of Hockey tournament at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City. Coaches who have worked closely with Krueger over the years are glad he’s back as a part of their fraternity after five years as chairman of English Premier League soccer club Southampton FC. The Buffalo Sabres recently hired Krueger as their new coach. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Fellow coaches expect Krueger to thrive, adjust with Sabres

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, right, controls the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Draisaitl, Koskinen lift Oilers over Blue Jackets 4-0

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018, file photo, Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher speaks during news conference in Ottawa. The Senators have fired coach Guy Boucher and named Marc Crawford as the interim replacement. General manager Pierre Dorion announced the abrupt firing Friday, March 1, 2019. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

NHL in-season coaching changes in salary-cap era

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Adam Larsson, left, of Sweden, and Brad Malone, right, assist goalie Cam Talbot as Minnesota Wild's Zach Parise, in middle at right, can't reach the rebound during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Oilers stop 6-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Wild

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers right wing Alex Chiasson (39) scores past Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during the shootout in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Chiasson scores in shootout, Oilers outlast Canucks 3-2

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol watches from the bench during an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, in Philadelphia. The Flyers fired head coach Dave Hakstol Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

NHL in-season coaching changes in salary-cap era

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, Mike Yeo listens to a question during a news conference after being named the new head coach of the St. Louis Blues in St. Louis. Early Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced that the team has fired Yeo and named Craig Berube as his interim replacement. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

NHL in-season coaching changes in salary-cap era

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2018, file photo, Dallas Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock talks to the media prior to an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, in Dallas. The Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Todd McLellan and replaced him with Ken Hitchcock with the team languishing in sixth place in the Pacific Division. McLellan was in his fourth season behind the Oilers' bench. The team missed the playoffs in two of his previous three seasons despite having superstar Connor McDavid on its roster. The Oilers were just 9-10-1 entering its game Tuesday night, Nov. 20, 2018, at San Jose. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File) **FILE**

Edmonton Oilers fire Todd McLellan, hire Ken Hitchcock to take over

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 20, 1999, file photo, Dallas Stars coach Ken Hitchcock hoists the Stanley Cup after the Stars defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in triple overtime in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals in Buffalo, N.Y. Stars coach Ken Hitchcock is retiring, ending a 22-year career as the third-winningest coach in NHL history. Hitchcock will become a consultant for the team he led to its only Stanley Cup championship in 1999. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Ken Hitchcock, 3rd in NHL wins, retiring after 22 years

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop (30) deflects a shot from Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13), as Stars defensemen Marc Methot (33) and Stephen Johns (28) look to clear it during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Ben Bishop makes 38 saves, Stars beat Flames 2-0

Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, file photo, Dallas Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock looks on as the Stars play the New York Rangers during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas. The Stars are now in their 25th year in North Texas, and Hitchcock’s first back behind their bench. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Different role, setting for Ken Hitchcock in 2nd Stars stint

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 file photo, Dallas Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock looks on from the bench during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild in Dallas. Dallas Stars coach Ken Hitchcock drew some attention when he questioned why NHL teams are so secretive about player injuries. Don’t expect any changes. The league and many players and coaches are reluctant to reveal specifics.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File) **FILE**

Many in NHL just fine with vague injury descriptions

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) works the puck around Toronto Maple Leafs' Nazem Kadri (43) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Pittsburgh. Kadri has taken on big matchups against Sidney Crosby, Nicklas Backstrom, Connor McDavid and others. Kadri considers it important to make skilled opponents play in their own end. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Check, mates: NHL top lines are expected to do it all

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates with Dallas Stars center Tyler Pitlick (18) and Dallas Stars defenseman Dan Hamhuis, right, after Pitlick scored a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Benn has a goal, 2 assists to lead Stars past Islanders, 5-2

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press