In three seasons behind the Rangers' bench, Quinn had a 96-87-25 record with one playoff appearance. Also due to be interviewed is current Bruins’ assistant coach Joe Sacco, who was Colorado’s head coach for four seasons beginning in 2009. Others reported to be in the mix for the position include Providence head coach Nate Leaman and former Univ. of Denver and Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery.
Both Quinn and Sacco had their Terrier playing careers overlap with that of veteran Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan.
● BleacherReport.com story
Journalist Mark Divver reports that rising senior center Jay O’Brien recently underwent hip surgery and is expected to be ready for the beginning of the 2022-23 season.
Looking ahead
The NHL has announced that incoming freshman defenseman Lane Hutson has received the EJ McGuire Award of Excellence from USA Hockey. The award, given annually, is presented to the NHL Draft-eligible player who "best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism."
NTDP associate coach Nick Fohr said, “"On the ice, [Hutson] makes his teammates better. He finds ways to get them pucks when most players typically can't. In the locker room, he's a little quieter. But the guys listen to him because he's gained so much respect for his work ethic on the ice."
● usahockeyntdp.com report
tw-align-centerYou'll want to watch @DevinKaplan12 go bar down on repeat, trust us.#U18MensWorldspic.twitter.com/GBHFIdUfn1
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) April 26, 2022
Devin Kaplan, a 6’3”, 205 lb., right-shot from the NTDP U18s, is the second BU 2022 recruit featured this month on NHL.com. Earlier this month, highly-regarded defenseman Lane Hutson was profiled for the draft.
Power forward Kaplan will join his North Jersey Avalanche 16U AAA linemates Jeremy Wilmer and Quinn Hutson in the Terrier’s freshman class. Kaplan has 38 points (13 G, 25A) last season, including 18 points in 22 USHL games and six points in six games at the IIHF World U18s. Central Scouting ranks him #61 among North American skaters.
● NHL.com Kaplan leads on older brothers in question to reach NHL
● NHL.com Hutson emerging as physical presence despite small stature
Looking back
tw-align-centerHe played in every 👏 single 👏 Rush game this season, including playoffs! Congratulations to our @PacSteelRecycle Iron Man of the Year, Gabriel Chabot (@bigchaby)! pic.twitter.com/IhfIBRxLYH
— Rapid City Rush (@RapidCityRush) June 17, 2022
Former Terrier Gabriel Chabot earned his ECHL team’s Iron Man of the Year award after skating in all 72 games for Rapid City. He tripled his previous season’s production with 50 points (22G, 28A), adding five goals and three assists in 11 post-season games.