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Toronto fired Craig Berube and GM John Chayka is weighing a diverse group of candidates for a fresh start, including veterans Bruce Cassidy and Peter Laviolette and several younger or developing coaches such as Steve Sullivan, Jay Woodcroft, David Carle, Jussi Ahokas, and Manny Malhotra, signaling a shift toward a blend of experience and development-focused leadership for Toronto's refreshed roster.
The Seattle Kraken announced that assistant coach Jessica Campbell will be exploring other NHL coaching opportunities as her contract expires, ending four years with the team that included making history as the first full-time female assistant coach behind the bench in an NHL regular season. Campbell previously coached the Kraken’s AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, helping them reach the Calder Cup Final in two seasons. Kraken GM Jason Botterill expressed support for her decision and confidence in her coaching future.
With three games left in a season that likely ends without a playoff berth, Capitals GM Chris Patrick voiced unwavering support for Spencer Carbery, declaring him 100 percent our coach now and in the future and praising his ability to win over veterans, enforce his system, and develop young players. Carbery, who has compiled a strong three-year record and previously won the Jack Adams Award, remains at the helm as the franchise eyes life after Alex Ovechkin, who may retire in the near future.
Todd Nelson, former Hershey Bears head coach and Calder Cup champion, has been hired as an assistant coach by the Pittsburgh Penguins, marking his return to the NHL after a highly successful coaching career in the AHL.
The Boston Bruins have appointed former player Marco Sturm as their new head coach, marking his first NHL head coaching role after extensive experience in international and AHL coaching, as well as a notable playing career with the Bruins and other teams.