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Good News: Ryane Clowe Is Back in Hockey Again
First ex-assistant coach Jay Woodcroft, and now former player Ryane Clowe – it seems like the recipe for success when it comes to earning a position in management is to come from the San Jose Sharks’ organization.
Preview/Lines #47: Woodcroft Comes Back to San Jose, Boughner on Pederson on Power Play
While it has yet to be publicly confirmed, all signs are pointing towards Ryane Clowe being named to the New York Rangers’ management team, reportedly within the Hockey Operations department as an advisor.
Not sure if this is public knowledge but it looks like Ryane Clowe has joined NYR hockey ops. He was previously an assistant coach for the Devils and course played for the Rangers in 2013.
— Adam Herman (@AdamZHerman) February 16, 2022
Clowe’s ten-year NHL career began with the San Jose Sharks when he was drafted in the sixth round, at 175th overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He spent eight years with the franchise, beginning in the 2005-06 season and ending partway through the 2012-13 season when he was traded to the New York Rangers.
The fan favorite played 423 games for the Sharks, for a total of 101 goals, 170 assists and 271 points. From the Rangers, Clowe then joined the New Jersey Devils to finish out his NHL career for two seasons.
After his playing career ended, Clowe turned his attentions and talents towards coaching. In 2016, Clowe was named as an assistant coach for the Devils, where he spent two seasons before taking on the head coaching position of the Newfoundland Growlers, a then-expansion team in the ECHL in 2018.
As a Newfoundland native, Clowe was the perfect person to have on the job for the Growlers’ inaugural season, however, his coaching career with the team was cut short due to ongoing health issues stemming from his concussion history later that same season in January of 2019.
We caught up with Clowe’s good friend, Torrey Mitchell, a year ago, and he provided a positive Clowe health update:
Torrey Mitchell on McLellan Being Ahead of Analytics Curve, “Scare Tactics” Prank, Clowe Update
It’s great to hear that he’s doing well enough to get back into the game.
Clowe’s position with the New York Rangers will be his first return to professional hockey in a coaching and/or management position since he stepped away.
At San Jose Hockey Now…
Boughner on Kane: “There wasn’t one incident or a certain thing that happened.”
In Other Sharks News…
Mario Ferraro joined the Showbound Podcast, hosted by Ethan Cardwell and Michael Raskin. [Showbound Podcast]
Jonah Gadjovich joined the Sekeres and Price Show, hosted by Matt Sekeres and Blake Price. [Sekeres and Price Show]
What’s next for Evander Kane after his matchup against the San Jose Sharks? [The Athletic]
Jaycob Megna has left foot surgery and is out for four weeks, adding to the injured defensemen list for the Sharks. [The Mercury News]
The Top 25 Sharks prospects under 25, Honorable Mentions. [Fear The Fin]
Around the NHL…
The New York Rangers’ GM Chris Drury faces some tough decisions as the trade deadline approaches. [New York Post]
Michael Bunting could be on the Calder ballot. [Sportsnet]
Brad Marchand seeks an appeal on his six-game suspension. [The Boston Globe]
Jack Eichel set to make his return to the ice amid Marc-Andre Fleury to Vegas trade rumors [Sportsnet]
Adam Fox shares his story about playing for his hometown team, the New York Rangers. [The Players’ Tribune]
Pittsburgh Penguins‘ Kasperi Kapanen continues to struggle ahead of the trade deadline.
JT Miller is on the radar for the Boston Bruins for a possible trade.
Haggs: Boston Bruins Now Know Trade Market Cost For J.T. Miller
Nic Aube-Kubel continues to perform for the Colorado Avalanche.
Aube-Kubel continues to fit in for Avalanche (and has an opinion on Giroux)
The Florida Panthers are ready to get back to their winning ways after the break.
Florida Panthers emerge from long break ready to get back to business
The pressure increases for New York Islanders netminders amid their losing season.
The Need To Be Perfect Weighing on New York Islanders Netminders
Toronto Maple Leafs claim Adam Brooks off waivers from Vegas Golden Knights.
Bye Bye Brooksy: Toronto Maple Leafs Claim Adam Brooks on Waivers
Claude Giroux on whether or not he may accept a trade from the Philadelphia Flyers.
Flyers captain Claude Giroux talks somberly about whether he will accept a trade
Igor Samsonov is feeling “better and better” for the Washington Capitals.
Samsonov Feeling ‘Better And Better’ As He Gets More Action For Capitals
Tyler Toffoli’s trade to the Calgary Flames revitalizes the lineup.
Montreal Canadiens’ Ben Chiarot Injured Reserve designation could hurt his trade value.
Canadiens Ben Chiarot On Injured Reserve. Will Trade Value Be Hurt?
