The NHL Evening Skate for Nov. 20
Heading into this evening’s action, here are the day’s top NHL storylines:
Oilers replace Todd McLellan with Ken Hitchcock behind the bench
The Oilers are in the early stages of what is shaping up to be another disappointing season despite having the best player on the planet. To shake things up, head coach Todd McLellan was shown the door and Edmonton native Ken Hitchcock has been named his replacement. The Oilers have now had eight coaches since their last appearance in the Stanley Cup Final 13 years ago. [Read]
Coaching changes a last resort for struggling GMs
Vincent Trocheck leaves on stretcher after leg injury
Lamp-lighters
Power Rankings: Canucks plummeting after hot start.
Nylander trade rumors starting to intensify
It wouldn’t be a day in the hockey world without another William Nylander update. As the Maple Leafs deadline to resolve the holdout with their RFA continues to move closer, trade rumors are starting to pick up steam. [Read]
Game of the Night
Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks
Well, this is an easy one. Ken Hitchcock will make his debut as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers tonight against the Sharks in the lone game on the NHL schedule. [Full preview]