DALLAS — Former Avalance coach Marc Crawford was fired Tuesday after just two seasons in charge of the Stars. Although Dallas’ playoff bid went to the final minutes of the regular season, general manager Joe Nieuwendyk decided his club needed another coach to become a contender for the Stanley Cup.
Iginla, Flames sticking together
CALGARY, Alberta — Flames general manager Jay Feaster made one thing clear — Jarome Iginla will return for a 15th straight season with Calgary.
Feaster also said a plan is in the works to re-sign unrestricted free agents Alex Tanguay and Curtis Glencross.
Footnotes.
Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger said he’s confident he will play against the Sabres, though he was noncommittal about Game 1 of the series.
Pronger has been sidelined since having hand surgery in March.
• The Kings’ second-leading scorer, Justin Williams, went through another full practice with a harness on his dislocated shoulder and appears leaning to a return Thursday against the Sharks.
• Red Wings leading scorer Henrik Zetterberg (left knee) said he’s out for least Game 1 tonight against Phoenix.
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