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Former Flyers Coach Suddenly Departs the NHL

Right now, things aren’t going right for the Philadelphia Flyers, who have yet to win a single game to begin the 2026-27 NHL campaign and are in dead last place in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division. Right now, there is speculation building about the job security of head coach Rick Tocchet.
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Former Flyers Coach Suddenly Departs the NHL

Thu, October 15, 2026 at 5:49 AM UTC·

Former Maple Leafs Coach Suddenly Departing The NHL

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made numerous personnel changes in recent years, notably over this past summer when the entire coaching staff was overhauled.There are also plenty of former Maple Leafs assistant coaches working with various new clubs this season, including D.J. Smith, Derek Lalonde, and Spencer Carbery.Another former Maple Leafs assistant coach, Dave Hakstol, […] The post Former Maple Leafs Coach Suddenly Departing The NHL appeared first on HEAVY.

Dave Hakstol to Arizona State to be finalized by Thursday morning

Oct. 14—GRAND FORKS — Dave Hakstol is expected to coach his final game with the Colorado Avalanche tonight. Then, the Avs' assistant coach will be on to his next job: head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils. Arizona State has tabbed the former UND captain and head coach to take over for Greg Powers, who has been on paid administrative leave for two weeks as the school probes a workout that ...

Breaking: Dave Hakstol leaves Avalanche for Arizona State

Former Avalanche Brett McLean joins the bench in his place.

Arizona State hockey’s new head coach announcement doesn’t mention former coach, who’s out after incident leaves player on life support

The Arizona State Sun Devils have found their next head coach, hiring Dave Hakstol to lead their men’s hockey program, athletics director Graham Rossini announced Thursday morning. The announcement did not mention Greg Powers, who was placed on paid administrative leave Sept. 30 amid investigations into an August workout during which defenseman […] The post Arizona State hockey’s new head coach announcement doesn’t mention former coach, who’s out after incident leaves player on life support appe

Avalanche Assistant Dave Hakstol Hired As Head Coach Of Arizona State University

After spending the last 10 seasons in the NHL as a coach, Dave Hakstol is returning to his roots at the NCAA level.

Arizona State hockey hires Dave Hakstol to replace Greg Powers as head coach

Powers had been on administrative leave since September following the summer workout that left sophomore Matthew Mayich on life support and in a coma.

Report: Hakstol Will Depart Avalanche Thursday, McLean to Replace Him

Dave Hakstol is coaching his final game with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night at Ball Arena. After the Avs’ […]

Report: Dave Hakstol Will Leave Avalanche Thursday, Brett McLean New Assistant Coach

The veteran coach jumps to Arizona State to lead the Sun Devils, clearing the way for a former Avalanche player to revitalize Colorado’s struggling power-play unit.

The Hockey News - Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche Hire Brett McLean To Replace David Hakstol

With reports that assistant coach Dave Hakstol is rumored to be leaving for the NCAA's Arizona State hockey team, it was confirmed when head coach Jared Bednar

Dave Hakstol Takes Over as Arizona State Hockey’s New Head Coach

Arizona State hockey turns to experienced coach Dave Hakstol to lead the Sun Devils through a challenging transition and build a stronger future.

Greg Powers, Arizona State agree to part ways, Dave Hakstol to take over

Greg Powers is out at Arizona State after he started the season on administrative leave following questions about Matthew Mayich's collapse.

Dave Hakstol adding former UND captain Matt Greene to his staff at Arizona State

Oct. 15—GRAND FORKS — Tempe is becoming UND South. Dave Hakstol is bringing his first captain, Matt Greene, onto his staff at Arizona State. Greene currently works in player development with the Los Angeles Kings. He moved behind the bench last season to work as an assistant coach with the Kings. Arizona State is expected to announce the hires of Hakstol and Greene on Thursday. Arizona State ...

Arizona State hockey parts ways with Greg Powers, lands veteran NHL coach

He was behind an NHL bench on Oct. 14. The next day, Colorado Avalanche assistant Dave Hakstol had a new job waiting in Tempe.

AZCentral | The Arizona Republic

Matthew Mayich’s Family Rips Coach Exit as ‘Negotiated Agreement’

Arizona State and Greg Powers “reached a mutual agreement to part ways.”

NHL Insider Reveals Flyers Coach Rick Tocchet’s Job Security After Winless Start

The Philadelphia Flyers have achieved franchise history in the early goings-on of the 2026-27 NHL campaign, and not the kind that they ever would have wanted or imagined.Through the first seven games of the season, the Flyers have yet to pick up a victory, the first time in team history that they’ve not won a […] The post NHL Insider Reveals Flyers Coach Rick Tocchet’s Job Security After Winless Start appeared first on HEAVY.

NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest Flyers Speculation, Canucks Interested In Zary

The Philadelphia Flyers' early-season struggles have prompted calls for a coaching change or a blockbuster trade. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks are believed to be among several teams with an interest in Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary.

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet reveals the biggest positive of 8th-straight loss

When the Philadelphia Flyers were swept by the eventual champion Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, panic did not permeate the fan base. People did not lament the future or demand organizational changes. On the contrary, they celebrated a breakthrough campaign that included a first-round triumph over […] The post Flyers’ Rick Tocchet reveals the biggest positive of 8th-straight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Flyers Should Pluck Talented Canucks Castaway From NHL Waiver Wire

Flyers have a golden opportunity to find a spark for the dreadful fourth line.

The Hockey News - Philadelphia Flyers

Deen’s Daily: Assistant Coach Change Coming; PP Woes Get Worse; Makar Welcomes Twin Boys

The Colorado Avalanche secured a point in the second game of a back-to-back against the Dallas Stars. They’re also expected […]

Philadelphia Flyers' Winless Drought Extends To Eight Games, But Losing Is Not In Team's DNA

Despite a gritty comeback and a rejuvenated attack, Philadelphia lost 3-2 in an overtime shootout to the Seattle Kraken. “I thought from a game aspect, tonight was kind of our best in the sense of how we want to play and the energy,” said defenseman Travis Sanheim.

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