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Colorado Eagles Associate Head Coach Dan Hinote Joins Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they have hired Colorado Eagles associate head coach Dan Hinote as an assistant coach. Hinote helped lead the Eagles to a 43-21-5 record this season, best in the AHL's Western Conference. The Eagles led the league in goals for and had an AHL-best +65 goal differential. Advertisement The 48-year-old began his coaching career as an assistant with the Columbus Blue Jackets from the 2010-2011 season through the 2013-14 season. He transitioned to a pro scout for four seasons before joining the US National Development Program's U17 and U18 teams. He then joined the Nashville Predators as an assistant for four seasons from 2020-21 through 2023-24. In his playing career Hinote recorded 38 goals and 90 points in 503 career NHL games with the Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues. He won the 2001 Stanley Cup with Colorado. He also posted 84 points in 144 career AHL games with the Hershey Bears, scoring 28 goals and 59 points in 55 games and being named an AHL All-Star in 1999-2000. Advertisement Check out The Hockey News' Tampa Bay Lightning team site for more updates. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. Photo Credit: © Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Tampa Bay Lightning Hire New Assistant Coach
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they have hired Dan Hinote as an assistant coach. With Jeff Blashill leaving the Lightning after landing the Chicago Blackhawks' head coaching job, Tampa Bay had a vacant assistant coach position. Now, the Bolts have found Blashill's replacement with Hinote. Advertisement Hinote, 48, spent this season as associate coach for the Colorado Avalanche's AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. This was after he spent the previous four seasons as an assistant coach for the Nashville Predators. He was also previously an assistant coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2010-11 to 2013-14. Hinote will also provide the Lightning with an assistant coach who previously played at the NHL level. In 503 career NHL games over nine seasons split between the Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues, Hinote posted 38 goals, 52 assists, and 90 points. He also won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2001. Recent Lightning News Lightning Sign Defenseman To Multi-Year Deal Advertisement Lightning Sign Former Oilers Goalie Prospect Photo Credit: © Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
