NHL Teams Make Coaching Changes Ahead of 2024-25 Season

The Boston Bruins have seen significant player departures this offseason, including key figures like Linus Ullmark, Jake DeBrusk, and Matt Grzelcyk, with Ullmark being traded to the Ottawa Senators. As the 2024-25 NHL season progresses, Ullmark's performance has been inconsistent, recording a 4-4-1 record and a goals against average of 2.77, below his career averages. In high school hockey, the East Alton-Wood River Oilers, under coach James Mitchell, are focusing on building a strong junior varsity team while replacing their graduated starting goaltender. The new 3-on-3 women's basketball league, Unrivaled, is set to launch in January with six teams led by experienced coaches like Teresa Weatherspoon and Phil Handy. Meanwhile, the NHL has experienced a coaching shakeup, with eight teams changing coaches this season, including the Buffalo Sabres, who rehired Lindy Ruff. The Sabres are attempting to improve their offensive structure and defensive play, but execution issues persist, impacting their early season performance.