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Thursday’s Dump & Chase: Commotion

Brunette tasked with improving Predators offense
Nashville Predators incoming general manager Barry Trotz said one of Andrew Brunette’s tasks as new coach is to improve an offense that finished 28th in the NHL at 2.72 goals per game.

I’m honestly very excited for the Trotz-Brunette era (keep an eye on OTF for some analysis of Trotz’s drafting remarks, too!).

History of NHL underdogs: A look at the Cinderellas to make the Stanley Cup Final
Any time a team proves the regular season really is no more than an 82-game dress rehearsal, we get excited

[heavy sigh]

Eichel has Stanley Cup on mind in 1st playoff run with Golden Knights
Jack Eichel was in the stands when the Stanley Cup was awarded in 2019, watching a buddy live his dream, hoping he’d get to do the same one day.

It’s so weird to me that Eichel has never made it to the playoffs before. What are they doing in Buffalo?

Kraken sign GM Francis to 3-year extension
The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension Wednesday through the 2026-27 season after the franchise reached the second round of the NHL playoffs in its second year of existence.

He’s done pretty well under the circumstances.

How Maple Leafs’ hire of Brad Treliving as GM puts spotlight on Brendan Shanahan
Ahead of a pivotal summer, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a conservative hire by bringing in Brad Treliving as GM. But Justin Bourne writes why this decision puts the spotlight squarely on Brendan Shanahan and the “Shanaplan.”

I hope Brad Treliving is prepared to become controversial.

Hurricanes could be active in trade market after run to East Final
The Carolina Hurricanes expect to have a busy offseason, even though they’re coming off of a trip to the Eastern Conference Final.

Well, they do have cap space…

2023 Stanley Cup Final Preview: Florida, Vegas seek first championship
There will be a first-time Stanley Cup champion this season. Who do you got: Florida or Vegas? Here is Rory Boylen with our series preview to help you decide.

This is going to be a wild ride.