Archives for June 1, 2011

'The 47-year-old Dineen replaces Peter DeBoer, who was fired on April 10 after three seasons at the helm. Last year, the Panthers finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 30-40-12 and missed the playoffs for the 10th straight time.' … [Read more...] about Panthers name Dineen head coach

'“We interviewed and talked to a lot of different people about this opening,” Tallon said. “The minute I met Kevin, I knew he was the guy. You looked into his eyes, you could see passion, you could see caring, compassion, integrity, class, dignity, all those things we want our players to be like.”' … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers introduce Kevin Dineen as new head coach

'Dineen doesn't think it was a coincidence that Panthers scout Pete Mahovlich, a close family friend, was dispatched to watch his Pirates in the playoffs just after the NHL regular season concluded and General Manager Dale Tallon had fired coach Pete DeBoer on April 10.' … [Read more...] about Panthers welcome Dineen as franchise’s 11th coach

'"I thought he was going to leave last year," said Buffalo General Manager Darcy Regier, whose Sabres are Portland's parent team. "You get a sense when somebody is ready. For me, Kevin was ready a year ago, and now he's even more ready."' … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers new head coach Kevin Dineen recognizes organization’s opportunity

'“I have a place that I certainly prefer where they’ll be,” said Dineen. “I’ve worked in Portland. I know the quality of life there for the players is great for them to develop as players. I know (the Panthers) haven’t had a strong fan base there, but (the fans) are passionate about hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Dineen: A Panthers-Pirates affiliation a very realistic possibility

'The Portland Pirates came into the 2010-11 season with high hopes centered around an influx of new talent, including eventual Rookie of the Year winner Luke Adam, former Michigan State star Corey Tropp, and a duo of defensive stalwarts in Alex Biega and Nick Crawford. They overachieved by winning the Atlantic division and reaching the conference semi-final, in large part … [Read more...] about AHL players for Buffalo Sabres looking to play in NHL for 2011-12

'The Panthers made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday at the BankAtlantic Center. Dineen replaces Pete DeBoer, who was fired on April 10, one day after completing his third season behind the Florida bench.' … [Read more...] about Panthers introduce Kevin Dineen as new head coach

'“For the last several years, Kevin has been regarded as one of the top head coaches in the American Hockey League, leading the Portland Pirates to the AHL postseason five out of six years as the club’s coach. He is a player’s coach who understands our team’s philosophy and direction and someone who will guide the Panthers to future success.”' … [Read more...] about Kevin Dineen Named Head Coach Of The Florida Panthers

'"I can't say enough about the job that Kevin, Eric and the staff do here, both in preparing the players to play on the short-term basis and developing them on the long term," Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to lose Dineen to Panthers

'"I knew it was only a matter of time before somebody in the NHL figured out Kevin should be coaching in the NHL," said Brian Petrovek, CEO/managing owner of the Portland Pirates.' … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates lose Dineen to Panthers

'During that time, Dineen has cultivated numerous players for the NHL including Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Dustin Penner as well as the last three AHL Rookies of the Year in Nathan Gerbe, Tyler Ennis and Luke Adam.' … [Read more...] about Dineen to be hired by Florida Panthers

'Dineen has been considered a contender for several NHL jobs the past few years, as was the case with the last Panthers coach, Pete DeBoer, when the Panthers hired him. Both got their first NHL shot with the Panthers, based on their ability to coach young players.' … [Read more...] about Dineen expected to be named Florida Panthers’ coach

'Dineen confirmed in a late evening e-mail to the Sun Sentinel that negotiations had, "come together over the last 48 hours,'' and he looked forward to Wednesday's press conference.' … [Read more...] about Kevin Dineen to be Panthers new coach