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The top 10 NHL coaches of the past decade
The top 10 NHL coaches of the past decade
(No, the first decade of the 21st century doesn't technically end until 2011. Save your bellyaching. But we've had nine NHL seasons and one stolen from us since 1999-2000, and Yahoo! Sports has decided it's time to rank the best and worst of the last "decade." Enjoy, and snark freely ...
Should new owners "rebrand" Coyotes?
Should new owners "rebrand" Coyotes?
fiveforhowling.com — More photos » by Ross D. Franklin - AP The Jerry Moyes era is one most Coyotes... would love to put behind them. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) Browse more photos » Two years ... (more) Should new owners "rebrand" Coyotes?
Coyotes vs. Stars: Game Preview #26
Coyotes vs. Stars: Game Preview #26
fiveforhowling.com — More photos » by Ross D. Franklin - AP Marty Turco does snow angels while the rest... of the players play hockey on November 14th at Jobing.com Arena. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Browse more ... (more) Coyotes vs. Stars: Game Preview #26
Coyotes at Ducks: Game Preview #27
Coyotes at Ducks: Game Preview #27
fiveforhowling.com — More photos » by Jason Redmond - AP Phoenix Coyotes center Martin Hanzal of the Czech Republic... (11) shoots wide as Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller of Switzerland defends in the third period of a NHL hockey ... (more) Coyotes at Ducks: Game Preview #27
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The top 10 NHL coaches of the past decade (Yahoo! Sports)
Flyers Fan Central — ... View original article here: Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Philadelphia Flyers News ...

Dave Tippett named one of the decades top coaches
Fanster.com — Dave Tippett is one of the top ten coaches of the last decade, at least according to one Yahoo Sports writer. Sean Leahy, a regular contributor to Yahoo’s Puck Daddy blog, placed Tippett at number nine for his time with the Dallas Stars. Injuries derailed the Stars last season and a regime change ended Tippett’s time in Dallas where he finished six wins behind Ken Hitchcock on the franchise wins list (271) and with his five playoff appearances, tied for second games coached in the postseason with 47. He also had the ...

Puck Daddy: Red Wings' Mike Babcock best coach of the decade
Snapshots — ... ," Yahoo Sports' Sean Leahy, writing for the Puck Daddy blog, bestows the same honor upon Red Wings coach Mike Babcock: December 1, Yahoo Sports : 1. Mike Babcock - Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Detroit Red Wings Hard to believe, but Babcock is only in his seventh season as an NHL head coach. In his tenure as a coach he's only missed the playoff once (2003-04) and failed to get out of the first round a single time (2005-06). Babcock is also accustomed to deep playoff runs having made the Conference Finals in four out of his first six seasons as well as coaching in three Stanley Cup ...

It’s 4:19, You Gotta Minute? (December 1st)
Sportress of Blogitude — ... ] • Sean Leahy counts down the Top 10 NHL coaches of the last decade. What’s this? No Barry Melrose? [ Puck Daddy ] • Some cheerleaders from St. Cloud State (that’s in Minnesota – woo!) were swindled by their coach (oh). [ ...

Nightly Hockey Hits: Habs fan rides 12,000 KM for charity, Ovechkin suspended 2 games, Top 10 best coaches of past decade, NHL schedule has big impact, is it time for the Oilers to rebuild?
IllegalCurve.com — ... Puck Daddy:  Top 10 NHL coaches of the past decade.  I was going to argue when I saw Lemaire at 6th spot but it is hard to disagree with that top 5.  ...

What The Faux?  “Objective” Search Engine Gives It Up For Our Uncle Mike
Abel to Yzerman — I was conflicted.  But in the end, my completely heterosexual man-love for Uncle Mike Babcock won out.  They guy’s become deservedly bigger than life around here.  So it could have been Dwayne Keith Klessel naming him coach of the decade and I’d still be pushing you to the verbiage.  Yahoo Taking over the Red Wings in 2005-06, Babcock has watched his Detroit teams amass four straight 50-win, 100-point seasons and take home a Cup in 2008 and fall a game short in 2009. While Babcock has been ...

Torts Named Top 10 Coach of the Decade
The New York Rangers Blog — Sean Leahy at Puck Daddy gives us his Top 10 coaches of the last decade including John Tortorella... 7. John Tortorella - Tampa Bay Lightning, ...

Daily Links for Wednesday, Dec. 2
Die By The Blade — ... argue that he is, after earning a 2 game suspension for his recent knee-on-knee hit, but TSN polls 25 players on whether or not his recklessness is the sign of a dirty player. Mush Minded Madness | Bourne's Blog If you don't read Justin Bourne's blog, you're missing a very entertaining take on hockey and life from a former player turned writer. This post is a good intro if you've missed the boat so far; it talks about the Vokoun hit and much much more. The top 10 NHL coaches of the past decade | Puck Daddy Puck Daddy continues its "Best of the Decade" ...

Tuesday’s Three Stars: Huet, Hossa, Versteeg All Shine in Victory
Paint It Blackhawks — ... It was quite a big day for the owner of the foremost mustache in Chicago. He was ranked number two on Puck Daddy’s list of the 10 Best Coaches of the Decade, and he won his 500th career game tonight against the Blue Jackets. Congrats go to the Q-Stache on his excellent day, and much success in the future. ...

Wednesday's news: Nashville's Barry Trotz getting All-Decade respect
On the Forecheck — ... in his article on the Preds from earlier this week. The facts, actually, indicate that the Preds are giving away far fewer free tickets. Tight schedule keeps Predators busy - The Tennessean A favorite topic this year, coaches complaining about the Olympic effect on the NHL schedule... Around the NHL The NHL's top defensive defencemen - From The Rink Mirtle fires up his "Rod Langway Award" competition... The top 10 NHL coaches of the past decade - Puck Daddy Nashville's Barry Trotz deservedly makes this list. ...

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