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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL Trade Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs eye risky but strategic trade for Predators' Jonathan Marchessault to replace Mitch Marner
Maple Leafs are reportedly considering acquiring Nashville Predators veteran Jonathan Marchessaultare (Image via AP) As the Toronto Maple Leafs confront yet another disappointing early playoff exit, the offseason has quickly become one of the most pivotal in recent franchise memory. With major changes looming and star winger Mitch Marner widely expected to test free agency, Toronto's front office is reportedly weighing aggressive options — including a potential trade for Nashville Predators veteran Jonathan Marchessault. Maple Leafs plot bold trade for Jonathan Marchessault as Mitch Marner exit looms According to Lyle Richardson of Bleacher Report, Jonathan Marchessault is viewed as a potential target for the Leafs as they search for ways to replace Marner's elite offensive output. The longtime NHL forward, known for his playoff poise and scoring touch, could be a short-term solution for a team desperate to end its 58-year Stanley Cup drought. 'Marchessault's contract could be worrisome,' Richardson wrote, 'but the Leafs are in 'win now' mode and desperate to end their 58-year Stanley Cup drought. Given his previous playoff success and postseason MVP credentials, they could take that risk if they can get him at a reduced salary.' Jonathan Marchessaultare (Imagn Images) Jonathan Marchessault's track record could make him a worthwhile gamble Marchessault's first season in Nashville didn't live up to expectations. Despite appearing in 78 games, he tallied just 21 goals and 35 points — a noticeable dip from his past production. Still, his resume is hard to ignore: over his 12-year NHL career, he's topped the 20-goal mark eight times and was instrumental in the Vegas Golden Knights' 2023 Stanley Cup run, where he earned Conn Smythe honors as postseason MVP. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like B. Tech. Engineering Technology For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Toronto may be hoping that a change of scenery and a strong supporting cast could help the 33-year-old rediscover his scoring groove. While the Maple Leafs would love to add a player of Marchessault's caliber, pulling off a deal with Nashville may not be simple. Toronto lacks a deep pool of draft picks and top-tier prospects, which could complicate negotiations. However, if the Predators are eager to offload Marchessault's contract, a reduced-price deal may become more realistic. Also Read: 2025 Stanley Cup anthem drama: Oilers stick with tradition as Panthers face backlash over botched performance For a team caught between contention and frustration, acquiring Marchessault could signal Toronto's intent to double down on winning now — no matter the cost.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
From Stonehill to the NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins name Canton's Dan Muse head coach
The Pittsburgh Penguins' coaching search led them right back to the South Shore. Can't blame them for dipping into that well again. Marshfield's Mike Sullivan spent 10 seasons behind the Pens' bench, winning 409 regular-season games and guiding them to Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017. The former BC High and Boston University star parted ways with the team this spring after a third straight non-playoff campaign. Advertisement On Wednesday, Pittsburgh announced Sullivan's successor -- New York Rangers assistant Dan Muse, who grew up in Canton (as well as Northern California and Alabama, among other places), played at Stonehill College in Easton, and got his coaching start at Milton Academy in 2005. Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes talks with assistant coach Dan Muse, right, during the first period against the Boston Bruins at Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 7, 2020. Muse, 42, becomes the third active NHL head coach with ties to Ledgerland. Sullivan wasn't out of work long, taking the Rangers' job on May 2. And Marshfield product Ryan Warsofsky, who played at both Marshfield High (he was a Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic) and Cushing Academy, will be entering his second season with the San Jose Sharks in the 2025-26 season. Warsofsky also served as the U.S. coach for this spring's IIHF World Championship, leading the Americans to their first gold medal since 1960. Muse becomes the 23rd head coach in Penguins' history. Advertisement "During this process, we met with many candidates who we felt would have been a fit as the next head coach of the Penguins, but ultimately, Dan Muse stood out as the best choice. What separated Dan was his ability to develop players, win at all levels where he has been a head coach and his consistent success coaching special teams in the NHL," President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas said in a statement. "From his success in developing college and junior players, to his impactful work with veteran players during his time in the NHL, Dan has shown a proven ability to connect with players at all stages of their careers and help them to reach their potential." "Additionally, his leadership of special teams units at the NHL level in both Nashville and New York produced elite results consistently. His overall body of work, attention to detail and vision for our group showed us that he is the best coach to take our team forward. We're excited to welcome Dan, and his family, to the city of Pittsburgh." Nov 26, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Nashville Predators assistant coach Dan Muse talks to the players during the time out during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanesat PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Nashville Predators 4-3 in the shoot out on Nov. 26, 2017. Muse has 20 years of coaching experience, including five seasons in the NHL as an assistant coach with the New York Rangers (2023-25) and Nashville Predators (2017-20). He also coached in college, including a stint at Yale as an assistant (2009-14) and associate head coach (2015), helping the Bulldogs win the 2013 national title, ironically in the Penguins' building. He also coached at Sacred Heart University (2008-09) and Williams College (2007-08). Advertisement Between his college and NHL days, he served as the head coach of the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League from 2015-17. Chicago won the franchise's first-ever Clark Cup Championship under his watch in 2016-17. Muse played four seasons at Division III Stonehill beginning in 2001-02. He recorded 5 goals and 6 assists over 61 games. "You have to believe in yourself, you have to believe in what you do," Muse is quoted as saying in a story by Taylor Haase of "When you've done everything you can do to prepare, you go into anything with more confidence. ... I've always been coaching higher levels than I played. Always. Every level I've coached has been a higher level than I played. I was probably more intimidated going into the locker room for the first time at Sacred Heart, coaching Division I (than going into the Predators locker room). Advertisement "I wasn't just a D3 player, I was a bad D3 player," Must continued. "Those stats, those were padded stats! I had a couple of phantom assists in there! Those weren't even real, worse than that! But it's like, I've always been doing that. It's not new to me. I know what I was as a player, I shouldn't have even been a D3 player. That was part of my journey. You have to take that same approach and put it into coaching. Put in the work. Go in there, be confident, and be proud of what you present." This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Canton's Dan Muse, who played at Stonehill, to coach NHL's Penguins
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Penguins name Dan Muse as new head coach
June 4 - The Pittsburgh Penguins named Dan Muse as their new head coach on Wednesday, making him the second-youngest bench boss in the league. Muse has been an NHL assistant coach for the past five seasons, including the past two with the New York Rangers. At 42 years old, Muse is eclipsed by only San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky (37) as the youngest head coach in the league. This will be Muse's first head coaching job in the NHL. Terms were not released by the Penguins. "During this process, we met with many candidates who we felt would have been a fit as the next head coach of the Penguins, but ultimately, Dan Muse stood out as the best choice. What separated Dan was his ability to develop players, win at all levels where he has been a head coach and his consistent success coaching special teams in the NHL," Penguins president Kyle Dubas said in the release. Muse replaces Mike Sullivan, who parted ways with the Penguins in late April. Sullivan was hired by the Rangers days later. Muse, also an assistant coach with the Nashville Predators from 2017-20, served as head coach of the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (2015-17). Muse also has head coaching experience with USA Hockey. Dubas also noted Muse's success in leading the penalty kill units for both the Predators and the Rangers. "Additionally, his leadership of special teams units at the NHL level in both Nashville and New York produced elite results consistently. His overall body of work, attention to detail and vision for our group showed us that he is the best coach to take our team forward," Dubas said. --Field Level Media
CBS News
2 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Penguins announce the hiring of Dan Muse as head coach
The Penguins have announced they have hired Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in the franchise's history. The 42-year-old Muse comes from the New York Rangers, where he spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach. Prior to the Rangers, he was an assistant coach with the Nashville Predators from 2017 to 2020. "During this process, we met with many candidates who we felt would have been a fit as the next head coach of the Penguins, but ultimately, Dan Muse stood out as the best choice," Penguins President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas said in a release. "What separated Dan was his ability to develop players, win at all levels where he has been a head coach, and his consistent success coaching special teams in the NHL. From his success in developing college and junior players, to his impactful work with veteran players during his time in the NHL, Dan has shown a proven ability to connect with players at all stages of their careers and help them to reach their potential." Along with experience at the NHL level, the Massachusetts native has won championships at multiple levels, including the NCAA, USHL, IIHF U18, and U20. During his time with the Rangers and Predators, Muse ran the team's penalty kill. With Nashville, the team's penalty kill ranked fourth in the NHL in two years. He had the same role in New York, helping the team to the fourth-highest success rate. Muse has also spent a lot of time with USA Hockey, acting as head coach at the National Team Development Program from 2020 to 2023. In 2023, he led the team to a gold medal at the 2023 World Under-18 Championship. That year, the team set a program record of 16 wins over NCAA opponents during the regular season. During his time with the USA NTDP, he coached Penguins' prospect Rutger McGroarty. On April 28, the Penguins announced that the team and Mike Sullivan had agreed to part ways after nine seasons. Sullivan left the team as the winningest coach with 409 regular-season wins, as well as being the bench boss for back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017. Just days later, Sullivan was hired as the head coach of the New York Rangers.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bunnie XO flashes husband Jelly Roll during arena photoshoot: His reaction says it all
Jelly Roll Cheers as Wife Bunnie XO Flashes Him During Hockey Arena Photoshoot/ Instagram Country star Jelly Roll and wife Bunnie XO shared a playful, headline-grabbing moment during a photoshoot at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, home of the NHL's Nashville Predators. Bunnie, 45, surprised her husband, 40, by lifting up her jersey and flashing him while he posed for photos on the ice. The moment, captured on video and posted to Bunnie's Instagram on May 23, was set to Wheeler Walker Jr.'s cheeky anthem 'Drop 'Em Out.' 'When he's not paying attention to you so you have to flop out the knockers,' Bunnie captioned the clip. Jelly's reaction was pure delight, smiling broadly and cheering her on. Fans chimed in with support and laughter: 'Love how excited he is ,' one user wrote. Another added, 'yall are amazing.' One more commented, 'Enjoying the view!' In the video, Bunnie playfully gets Jelly's attention, then flashes him through the glass at the arena. As TMZ described it, she let her husband see 'the pucks she's hiding under her shirt.' Bunnie also addressed critics in her post, writing that her husband is 'very proud' of her, regardless of what the "Karens" might say. Jelly Roll is a well-known fan of the Nashville Predators. The couple attended a game back in March, when Jelly was honored with his own Predators-themed bobblehead — joining other celebrity fans like Tim McGraw , Keith Urban , Amy Grant , and Vince Gill who've received the same tribute. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kiel: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo During that game, the couple shared a kiss on the jumbotron, adding to their public display of affection that Preds fans adored. Though it's unclear if the video was shot during the bobblehead game or another visit to the arena, the backdrop and context suggest it likely took place during that celebratory March visit. Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO (real name Bunnie DeFord) met in 2015 at one of Jelly's concerts at Las Vegas' Country Saloon. They tied the knot a year later and have become one of country music's most beloved and unfiltered couples. In a candid appearance on The Pivot Podcast in March, Jelly offered insight into the strength of their eight-year marriage. 'Anybody who tells you, 'It's a one-size-fits-all,' [are gonna] get divorced," he said. 'Anybody who thinks their marriage is a one-size-fits-all all kind of glove, that's ending in the next decade for sure. People are gonna change … You better evolve with the motherf---ing times … That's the only choice you got, dude.' In PEOPLE's November 2024 cover story, Jelly revealed the one rule that keeps their bond strong: 'Fourteen days has been our rule kind of from the beginning,' he said. They recently applied the same principle with Jelly's 16-year-old daughter, Bailee, to ensure more family time. 'We realized that we were going a month or two at a time without seeing her, and I was like, this just needs to be family.' He also called Bunnie 'the person you show up to when the chips are down.' Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
