Capitals Drop 'Interim' From Boudreau's Title, Make Him Coach
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The Washington Capitals dropped the "interim" tag from Bruce Boudreau's title Wednesday, making him the team's full-fledged head coach.
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What can last year's rookie of the year &#151; Alex Ovechkin &#151; do to get better? That very question stumped Washington Capitals coach Glen Hanlon, who paused 5 seconds before giving an answer.
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Jay Triano was fired as coach of the Canadian national team Tuesday, a move Triano said was due to his inability to give enough time to the job.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs fired general manager John Ferguson Jr. on Tuesday and appointed Cliff Fletcher in his place on an interim basis, the NHL team said on its Web site (www.mapleleafs.nhl.com).
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John Paddock has been hired as coach of the Ottawa Senators.
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Beset by injuries on defense, the Capitals Thursday bolster their depth at the position by acquiring 23-year-old Milan Jurcina from the Bruins for a conditional draft pick in 2008.
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The Capitals put left wing Matt Pettinger on injured reserve and send center Alexandre Giroux to the minor leagues, thus finalizing their 23-man roster for opening night.
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Jim Boylan was promoted Thursday to interim head coach of the Chicago Bulls, who fired Scott Skiles on Monday after the team's disappointing start.
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The Washington Capitals signed the former Rangers center Michael Nylander to a four-year, $19.5 million contract. Washington has been a last-place team on a low payroll since the lockout ended in 2005. The Capitals vowed to spend more this summer as they attempt to build a playoff team around Alex Ovechkin, who won the Calder Trophy as the leagueâs top rookie in 2006.
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Olie Kolzig, who has faced more shots and made more saves than any other goaltender, is the primary reason the Capitals are only one standings point out of a playoff spot
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Montreal coach Guy Carbonneau was asked what was working for the Canadiens with the man advantage.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager John Ferguson on Tuesday, replacing him with former GM Cliff Fletcher on an interim basis.
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USC assistant coach Jim Saia was named interim coach for the rest of the season. &quot;I understand that the timing of this is unorthodox,&quot; athletic director Mike Garrett said in a statement.
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Washington went from worst to first in 2 1/2 months. Now the challenge facing the Capitals is staying there.
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Jim Boylan, an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls since May 2004, was named interim coach of the National Basketball Association club on Thursday, three days after coach Scott Skiles was fired.
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Jacques Martin will become the general   manager and head coach of the Florida Panthers after Mike   Keenan's sudden resignation, the National Hockey League team   has confirmed.
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After Monday night's meltdown against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Capitals' Coach Glen Hanlon tries to lighten the mood at practice