Episode 206 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 04-10-2026

Episode 206 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 04-10-2026

From Hockey Free For All by Steve Styles

April 11, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 207

About this episode

This episode discusses recent coaching changes and general manager news in the NHL, along with insights on team management and player injuries.

Hello Hockey Fans, welcome to episode 206 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. It’s not just about players this week, it’s about General managers and Presidents of hockey clubs that have been relieved of their duties or that have stepped down. #1. Coaching changes in 2026. January 12th 2026 in Columbus, Dean Evason out, Rick Bowness in. March 1st 2026 in Los Angeles, Jim Hiller out, D.J. Smith in. March 29th in Las Vegas, Bruce Cassidy out, John Tortorella in. April 5th the N.Y. Islanders relieve Patrick Roy of his duties and name Peter DeBoer his replacement. #2. General Manager news. Toronto, March 30th 2026 General Manager Brad Treliving fired. No replacement named as yet. Sunny Mehta looks like the obvious choice. New Jersey, April 6th 2026 Tom Fitzgerald out as General Manager. No replacement named as yet, but one has to wonder if this clears the way for Matin Brodeur to assume the G.M. role as well? #3. Upper executive management of the Toronto Maple Leaf’s want to have far too much involvement in day-to-day operations. #4. Anyone who’s good at what they do wants no part of, or to be involved with any franchise, company or even in any type of relationship, that has any kind…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Styles

Topics covered

  • coaching changes
  • general manager news
  • hockey management
  • team injuries
  • executive involvement

Keywords

  • NHL
  • coaching changes
  • general managers
  • hockey clubs
  • Florida Panthers
  • executive management
  • injuries
  • Toronto Maple Leafs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Toronto Maple Leafs

Places: Columbus, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Jersey

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