Craig Custance: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman has declined to say if teams have asked permission to speak with Guy Boucher. Added that it would be up to the hiring team to break the news.
Bob McKenzie: The Oilers and Lightning are two teams that are looking to add a veteran coach to their staff to assist their head coaches.
Bob McKenzie: The Oilers talked to Paul Maurice this week. Teams are looking at former Canucks assistant Rick Bowness.
Bob McKenzie: Darren Dreger reported that the Stars have already spoken with Lindy Ruff and will be talking to Alain Vigneault. The Stars will also be talking to their AHL coach, Willie Desjardins. They also plan on talking with Dallas Eakins.
Bob McKenzie: The Canucks have talked with Eakins. McKenzie thinks that Ruff and Maurice may get a look.
TSN: Mark Messier could be a candidate for the Rangers head coaching position. The Oilers considered Messier before committing to Ralph Krueger.
