Celebrity Updates: Bradley Cooper, Senators, Bob Seger, and Conan O’Connell
In the world of hockey, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is gearing up for some additional responsibilities. According to a report from Pierre LeBrun in The Athletic, Cooper is set to be named as Canada’s head coach for the upcoming 4 Nations Cup and the 2026 Olympics. This news comes after Hockey Canada considered having separate coaches for each event but ultimately decided to stick with one, similar to the United States’ choice of Mike Sullivan. Cooper has previous international coaching experience, having led Team Canada at the 2017 Worlds, coached Team North America at the World Cup, and served as an assistant for the U.S. at the 2007 Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament.
Moving on to other news from the Atlantic Division:
– Ottawa Senators Senior Vice President Dave Poulin revealed that the team has received trade interest in their seventh-overall selection. This comes after a disappointing season for the Senators, who fell short of a playoff spot and underwent changes in management and coaching. The team is also facing a penalty for failing to disclose a player’s no-trade clause in a trade with Vegas, but they have strategically decided not to forfeit their early first-round pick this year.
– AHL Grand Rapids, the Red Wings’ farm team, has signed college free agent Gabriel Seger to a one-year deal. Seger, who had an impressive final season at Cornell University, will look to make an impact in the AHL after not securing an NHL deal.
– Albie O’Connell, associate coach at Arizona State University, is reportedly leaving the program to pursue an NHL opportunity. Sources suggest that O’Connell is set to join the Canadiens, marking his second stint with the organization. He previously worked as a college scout for Montreal before returning to the NCAA ranks.
These updates provide a glimpse into the ever-evolving world of hockey, with coaches, players, and teams making moves to shape the future of the sport. Stay tuned for more developments as the offseason progresses.
