NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, May 30th, 2023

News

• The Washington Capitals announced that they have hired Spencer Carbery as Head Coach.
  • Carbery becomes the 20th head coach in Capitals franchise history, and the first to coach at all three levels within the organization.
    • South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) – 2011-12 through 2015-16
    • Hershey Bears (AHL) – 2018-19 through 2020-21
  • Carbery spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Washington Capitals have named Spencer Carbery the team’s head coach. #ALLCAPS

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) May 30, 2023

• The Nashville Predators announced that they have relieved Head coach John Hynes and Assistant Coach Dan Lambert of their duties.
  • The Predators are expected to announce Andrew Brunette as their next head coach.

Incoming General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has relieved Head Coach John Hynes and Assistant Coach Dan Lambert from their coaching duties, effective immediately.https://t.co/vcfEWYPuv3

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) May 30, 2023

• The Montreal Force announced that they have re-signed forwards Samantha Isbell, Kristina Shanahan, and Brooke Stacey, and signed defender Emily Rickwood.
  • All four players signed one year deals.
  • Isbell’s deal is worth $75,000 while Shanahan’s deal is worth $40,000.

Nous sommes fier d’annoncer les retours de Samantha Isbell, Kristina Shanahan & Brooke Stacey pour la prochaine année.

Nous souhaitons aussi la bienvenue à la joueuse de défense Emily Rickwood. Elle se joint à l’équipe pour la prochaine année. pic.twitter.com/zJEoI6OZAL

— La Force de Montréal (@LaForceMontreal) May 30, 2023

• The Toronto Six announced that they have re-signed defender Saroya Tinker.
  • Tinker would sign a one year deal.

🚨 SAROYA STAYS🚨

We're proud to announce we've re-signed 2023 PHF Team Canada All-Star @saroyatinker71 to a one-year contract!

📰:https://t.co/byGUh43KVV#GotYourSix | @PHF pic.twitter.com/py5njTXyjB

— Toronto Six 🏆 (@TheTorontoSix) May 30, 2023

• The Minnesota Whitecaps announced that they have re-signed forward Liz Schepers.
  • Schepers would sign a two year deal.
  • The first year of the deal brings a base salary of $70,000 with potential performance bonuses of up to $34,000.
  • The second year of the deal will bring a base salary of $80,000 with potential performance bonuses up to $40,500.

She's the consummate professional on-and-off the ice and she's staying in Minnesota. The Caps have re-signed forward Liz Schepers to a two-year deal. Read below for more contract details.@LizSchepers | #RollCaps

✍️: https://t.co/CRpA4NCqMl pic.twitter.com/Rx3EQzwepO

— Minnesota Whitecaps (@WhitecapsHockey) May 30, 2023

 

Game Recaps

• None

Today’s Games

• DAL v. VGK – 8p ET – Game 7

Noteworthy in Hockey

• Looking At Candidates For Buffalo and Minnesota’s Coaching Vacancies (The Hockey News)
• Force Roster Takes Shape After Adding Four More (The Hockey News)
• Capitals Win Big With Carbery Hiring; 3 Key Areas Where New Head Coach Provides Boost (The Hockey News)
• Ten contracts the Blackhawks could target with their salary cap space (The Athletic – $)
• Insider Trading: Leafs’ GM search progressing; Matthews wants to remain in Toronto (TSN)

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