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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's Hated ‘TACO' Nickname Is Catching On: CNN Data Guru
CNN's resident data guru says President Donald Trump's hated 'TACO' nickname is gaining popularity. Short for 'Trump Always Chickens Out,' TACO has been increasingly thrown around on Wall Street to describe President Donald Trump's frequent flip-flops on tariffs and other signature policies. '[TACO] is actually entering the mainstream culture, and we can see this right here in Google searches,' CNN data expert Harry Enten said, pointing to a graph that showed a '9,900 percent increase on Thursday versus Tuesday' in searches for the term. For instance, after Trump imposed a 145 percent tariff on Chinese goods on 'Liberation Day,' April 2, and China retaliated with 125 percent tariffs of its own, the president walked back the tariffs to 30 percent. He has similarly reduced tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. The acronym has also lately been weaponized by Trump's detractors, with high-ranking Democratic Party figures like California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Jon Cooper, a former campaign chair for former President Barack Obama, slinging the term around this week. Trump is clearly unhappy about it, too. 'That's a nasty question,' he told a reporter at a White House press briefing on Wednesday after being quizzed about the term. 'Don't ever say what you said. That's a nasty question. To me, that's the nastiest question.' Nevertheless, it may very well be here to stay if the latest numbers by CNN are anything to go by. 'This to me is quite troubling for Donald Trump because obviously he trades on his name,' Enten said Friday. 'He trades on the idea that he does what he says,' Enten added. 'If all of a sudden you're associated 'Trump Always Chickens Out' with Donald Trump, well, that is no bueno.'
Boston Globe
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Blackhawks hire Jeff Blashill as coach, hoping for a turnaround
Blashill, a former college goaltender for Ferris State, spent the last three seasons as an assistant to Jon Cooper with the Lightning. 'He's thrived when in a position to develop young players and has shown he's capable of blending that into overall team success, a vision and philosophy we share for where we are today and where we see our team in the future,' general manager Kyle Davidson said in a release. 'We couldn't be more excited for what's to come under Jeff's direction.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The previous four coaches for Chicago — Anders Sorensen, Luke Richardson, Derek King, and Jeremy Colliton — had never been a head coach in the NHL when they got the job with the Blackhawks. Advertisement Chicago went 25-46-11 this year, finishing last in the Central Division and No. 31 in the NHL for the second straight season. Advertisement Sorensen was a candidate for the full-time job, but he is expected to remain with the franchise in some capacity. 'We love Anders,' Davidson said at the team's end-of-season media availability in April. 'He's been part of the organization for some time. He's a great hockey mind, he's a great person and those are the type of people we want in our organization.' Blashill inherits a team with the makings of what looks like a good young nucleus, led by Connor Bedard. It has two first-round selections in each of the next two drafts, to go along with salary-cap flexibility for free agency. Artyom Levshunov, Colton Dach, Sam Rinzel, Oliver Moore, and Ryan Greene each made their NHL debut this year, ramping up hope for the future. But the Blackhawks averaged just 2.73 goals this season and allowed 3.56 goals per game, 31st in the NHL behind only the Sharks. The team has made just one postseason appearance since 2017, and that was the expanded playoff format after the 2020 season was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Blashill steps into his new job amid preparations for the franchise's centennial 2025-26 season.
New York Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Why do NHL teams keep hiring retread head coaches, and how long will their jobs last?
The NHL coaching industry can be a fickle business. Few make it to the five-year mark. Some don't even make it to three. But when one door closes, another one generally opens because most teams want a bench boss with experience. The past two seasons have been remarkable in terms of coach turnover — even by NHL standards. Eight coaches were hired last summer, and another five were fired (and hired) in-season. Advertisement That trend is holding true after the conclusion of the 2024-25 regular season. Since the regular season ended, another eight positions have become available. Two of those roles have already been filled by coaches with prior NHL head coaching experience. Mike Sullivan was scooped up by the Rangers just days after ending a nine-plus-year tenure with the Penguins. On Thursday, the Anaheim Ducks followed suit, hiring Joel Quenneville — valuing his championship pedigree highly enough to face the justifiable questions surrounding the decision. With two of eight openings technically going to retreads, the coaching carousel is sparking the same questions year after year: Why is the NHL coaching club so exclusive, and how long will any of these hirings even last? Thinking about firings before the hirings are made may seem pessimistic, but the coaching carousel spins that fast in the NHL. With over 12 years in Tampa Bay, Jon Cooper is the longest-tenured coach in the NHL. His position with the Lightning is safe despite three consecutive Round 1 exits. But Cooper is the exception, not the rule. No other coach has been in their position for 10 years — Sullivan was close, at 9.4 years, but departed Pittsburgh before reaching that milestone. The next closest is Jared Bednar, who has been with the Avalanche for 8.7 years. Rod Brind'Amour's seven years as head coach of the Hurricanes round out the top three — the only three in their current positions for at least five years. Expand to the top five, and André Tourigny and Martin St. Louis slot in at 3.8 and 3.3 years. The other 24 active NHL head coaches have all been in their positions for less than three years. Of the 29 active coaches around the league, 13 held an NHL head coaching role in their last position. With John Tortorella, Rick Tocchet and Jay Woodcroft available, among others, it's a safe bet that number will go up as the summer progresses. Sometimes, right or wrong, general managers prefer someone who 'knows how to coach at this level' after a more inexperienced bench boss struggles. Advertisement When Hynes struggled in New Jersey directly out of the NCAA, the Devils replaced him with a veteran in Lindy Ruff. The Sabres did the same after the Don Granato era. The Rangers opted for Gerard Gallant after the David Quinn experience. Even the Ducks are going down that path, with Quenneville replacing Greg Cronin. Sometimes it takes time and seasoning to truly understand how to lead at this level. Sullivan was a different coach when the Penguins promoted him in 2015 compared to when he was behind the Bruins' bench in 2003. So was Scott Arniel when he was head coach in Columbus, years before getting a second opportunity at the position in Winnipeg. The gap between jobs doesn't even have to be that dramatic — look at Dean Evason with Columbus this year compared to the last few seasons in Minnesota, or John Hynes with the Wild after striking out in New Jersey and Nashville. Paul Maurice is the prime example of not all retreads being bad. He evolved in Florida after a stagnant end in Winnipeg (and having a few months in between jobs may have given him the necessary perspective many coaches don't get). But not every coach changes between roles. Some are hired days or weeks after getting fired, so there may not be a lot of motivation to change strategies. Peter Laviolette fits into that box after similar experiences in Nashville, Washington and New York. Why adjust when another team hired that coach based on their previous bodies of work elsewhere? Just having that experience can outweigh having results, even if holding multiple head coaching roles represents having multiple failed outcomes. That is why some general managers are hyped up for welcoming in new voices — whether they come from the AHL, like four current head coaches, or associate and assistant roles (another nine), or elsewhere. Advertisement And the success of those coaches may inspire other hiring patterns. Edmonton's regular season may have been chaotic, but the Oilers have amped it up when it matters most. Kris Knoblauch, who was head coach of the Hartford Wolf Pack before moving to Edmonton last year, is one of the final eight coaches in the postseason. Cooper and Bednar are both from the AHL. It's where Spencer Carbery got a lot of his seasoning before jumping up to the NHL level as an assistant in Toronto. Ryan Warsofsky's AHL experience in Chicago shaped his coaching style, too. That could work in Todd Nelson's favor, after a successful stint in Hershey. Carbery and Warsofsky's last roles were as NHL assistants. Brind'Amour had that experience before the Hurricanes promoted him. Arniel was an associate coach in Winnipeg. That experience could benefit someone like Brad Shaw, who has made a name for himself in that capacity, or Jay Leach. The risk of taking an NHL job is that there isn't much long-term security in one position. When the 2024-25 season ended, the average tenure was 2.51 years. With eight departures, it has sunk to 1.98 across all 32 positions (vacancies are counted because a new coach will eventually be hired and start at zero). So no matter who gets hired, that number won't improve much by opening night in October. The average NHL tenure has trended down over the years. On opening night in 2012-13 — the year Cooper was promoted mid-season — the league average was 3.25 across 30 teams. That is by far the lowest across the four major men's professional leagues. The NBA recently dipped after Gregg Popovich stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs after 29 seasons, but is still ahead of hockey at 3.03 years. The NFL's average has dropped by a whole year since Super Bowl LVIII, but still sits at about the four-year threshold with MLB. Anyone from the NHL, in any capacity, or the AHL knows this is the harsh reality of coaching at this level. But it can give someone from the NCAA, where there is more stability, pause. That may explain why David Carle isn't racing to leave his position at the University of Denver. The money and prestige may be better in the NHL, but the longevity isn't. Jumping on the coaching carousel may open up more opportunities in the NHL behind 31 other benches but that still carries an element of volatility. Advertisement Holding a long-term role in the NHL is a possibility. Cooper, Bednar and even Sullivan show that it's possible. So jobs in Tampa Bay, Colorado and Pittsburgh could be viewed differently because those general managers don't change coaches every couple of seasons. It's just not as common as the other major professional leagues. There isn't as much turnover higher up in organizations, though. When the regular season ended, the average tenure of an NHL general manager was 4.79 across all 32 teams. That has trended down to 4.32 years after the Islanders and Kings parted ways with Lou Lamoriello and Rob Blake. Coaches often take the brunt for front-office mistakes — and sometimes for goaltenders' shortcomings, too. But there is likely a correlation between the rapid turnover rate in the NHL and the number of recycled coaches. Contrary to popular belief, there are more than 40 coaches qualified to lead an NHL team. But the coaching carousel won't slow down if general managers keep repeating the mistakes of others before them by hiring retreads and firing them for the same reasons. In fashion, you're in one day and out the next. NHL head coaches, on the other hand, are in one day, out the next, and often right back in a few days later. (Top photos of Mike Sullivan and Joel Quenneville: Peter Carr / The Journal News / USA Today Network via Imagn Images and Jasen Vinlove / Imagn Images)
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jon Cooper will remain with the Tampa Bay Lightning following the playoff disaster
Image Via Twitter Sure, the Tampa Bay Lightning 's journey has been cut short in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs , but head coach Jon Cooper isn't going anywhere. After speculation of where this year might take Cooper, there is now an announcement saying he will complete the loop by returning next season. This announcement follows weeks of circulating rumors that had him headed to the possible new franchise to come up in Utah, with questions about his commitment. With full leadership trust from Tampa Bay, however, it has cleared any doubts about who this coach brought glory to so many times. Return of Jon Cooper: Rebuilt foundations for Tampa Bay Lightning It is often said that Jon Cooper's association with the Tampa Bay Lightning has been by far one of the most enduring and successful coaching careers in the modern history of the NHL. More than a decade as a leader has now transformed Tampa Bay into a championship caliber franchise with a culture of discipline, versatility, and teamwork in its value system. That strategic approach has led the Lightning to have deep playoff runs, including three trips to the Stanley Cup Final and titles in 2020 and 2021. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo Despite the disappointing end of this season with the Florida Panthers eliminating the team from postseason play in the first round, the overall legacy Cooper has built remains strong. The fact that he has led the team into the playoffs in 11 of the last 12 years—and 8 straight—speaks to the consistency and leadership he has on the bench. Few active coaches can boast longevity with regular success. While recent reports hinted at a possible departure—linking Cooper to a potential opportunity with the upcoming NHL team in Utah—those rumors were put to rest when Tampa Bay's General Manager, Julien BriseBois, confirmed that Cooper will be back for next season. The announcement was further solidified when Cooper himself spoke about his connection to the city and the franchise with heartfelt emotion. He stressed that Tampa Bay is not just his workplace but home—a place where his family has grown roots. Cooper further said the Lightning organization is a place of integrity and class, due to its structure and values, that position it as one of the best environments in professional hockey. This connection applies to more than just the ice and points to a strong feeling of loyalty and respect between the coach and the club. Also Read: Kirill Kaprizov, Jack Eichell, Sidney Crosby and others share their reaction on Marc-André Fleury's retirement Jon Cooper means stability and faith for the Tampa Bay Lightning as they look to next season in the NHL. For the past few years, postseason success has eluded the organization, but with Cooper leading the way and with the organization having faith in his system, it seems as though the journey isn't over; rather, it's revving up for yet another run.
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Florida Panthers had to learn how to win. Tampa Bay Lightning helped show them the way
Winning in the Stanley Cup playoffs and becoming a championship-capable team, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said, is an art. It's something that has to be learned. Turns out, the Lightning were good teachers. And the Florida Panthers were really good students. The Lightning, unbeknownst to them at the time, planted the seeds for this run of postseason by their cross-state rival Panthers. Tampa Bay swept Florida in the second round of the 2022 playoffs, simply dominating the series. It forced the Panthers to make sweeping changes. And Florida has taken over as state champions ever since. Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) works against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser (90) during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. Chris O'Meara / AP The Panthers own the Sunshine State hockey world yet again, finishing off a five-game, first-round ousting of the Lightning for a second consecutive season on Wednesday night. "Whether they swept us or it was 4-1 or 4-2, to me that's kind of irrelevant," Cooper said. "They beat us. ... We've been the rep in the Stanley Cup Final the last five years. It was our turn for a while. Now it's theirs." Next up for Florida: Round 2 against Toronto. The Maple Leafs eliminated Ottawa in six games, finishing the series on Thursday night. "It's not easy. Every game was tight," said Florida forward Eetu Luostarinen, who had a goal and three assists in Wednesday's 6-3 victory in Game 5 that clinched the series in Tampa. "But we'll enjoy this a little bit and then focus on the next one." The state that hardly ever experiences winter has become an absolute hockey juggernaut, with the pendulum now having fully swung the Panthers' way. Tampa Bay won the Cup in 2020 and 2021, then played for it again in 2022 — the year they swept the Panthers with ease. Florida played for the Cup in 2023, won it in 2024 and is now one round closer to getting there again this year. Over those six seasons, including playoffs, Florida owns the third-best winning percentage in the NHL, a smidge better than fourth-place Tampa Bay. It is a spectacular rivalry, certainly one of the best in the sport right now. "I would buy season tickets for the four games that'll get played next year on that alone," Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. Cooper knows what the Panthers said after the 2022 sweep against his team: They had to learn to beat them. A year later, Florida trailed Boston — the best team in the NHL regular season that season — 3-1 in Round 1, then rallied and ousted the Bruins in seven games. They were on their way. "They built a team. They got a sniff of it. They went to the final. Didn't win. Came back, went to the final and won," Cooper said. "And who knows what they're going to do this year. They're primarily the same team but now they know how to do it and there's only a few teams in the last little while that really know how to do it. We were one of them. And now they're one of them." Florida has now made the second round in four consecutive seasons, a complete turnaround from the once-moribund days of the franchise — which went to the second round exactly once in its first 27 seasons. The team went more than a quarter-century without a playoff series win, only to now have won more playoff games over the last four years than any other club. The lessons were learned. And the Panthers can only hope the ride continues. "Obviously, we're doing some things right," Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said.
