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Jim Johnson is named associate coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning's affiliate in Norfolk
It shouldn't come as a surprise that former NHL player Jim Johnson was named Darren Rumble's associate coach at AHL Norfolk. Lightning GM Brian Lawton had floated Johnson's name last week. He also has been around training camp and even worked the bench during a scrimmage. Lawton also said Leigh Mendelson had agreed to terms as the strength coach and video coach.
The official announcement came today: ... Read more
Wes Walz could be new Admirals coach in swap with Norfolk's Jim Johnson
The rumors that Tampa Bay Lightning coach Rick Tocchet was going to be fired are false. Apparently what could happen, and it is not finalized, is Lightning assistant Wes Walz could go to AHL Norfolk as coach, and Norfolk coach Jim Johnson, who has masterminded a huge turnaround for the Admirals, could be moved to Tampa. Again, not finalized, but stay tuned.
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Rick Tocchet said he wasn't consulted about staff change
The most interesting aspect of the change to the Tampa Bay Lightning coaching staff is not so much that assistant coach Wes Walz was fired after he declined the head coaching job at AHL Norfolk, or that Norfolk coach Jim Johnson has been hired as a Lightning assistant, helping to push out Walz. It is that Lightning coach Rick Tocchet apparently was not consulted by GM Brian Lawton before the change was made. ... Read more
Former Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Wes Walz praises coach Rick Tocchet
Wes Walz, who was fired by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday after deciding not to take the vacant head coaching job of AHL Norfolk, had warm words for his former Lightning staff mates, especially Lightning coach Rick Tocchet. Walz was offered the Admirals job after Norfolk coach Jim Johnson was elevated to Tampa Bay assistant, pushing Walz out. ... Read more
Norfolk owner Ken Young says he understands why Tampa Bay Lightning took his coach
The owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning's AHL affiliate in Norfolk feels his fans' pain after losing the coach that turned around the team's season. But Ken Young said that is part of being associated with an NHL team. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning returns Jim Johnson to AHL Norfolk to resume head coach duties
Continuing its moves to help AHL Norfolk in its critical playoff race, the Tampa Bay Lightning reassigned Jim Johnson back to the Admirals to resume his role as head coach. Johnson on Feb. 24 was elevated to Lightning assistant by GM Brian Lawton to replace the fired Wes Walz. Both moves were opposed by coach Rick Tocchet. ... Read more
Why we like the Tampa Bay Lightning's development camp, and other tidbits
The prospects at the Tampa Bay Lightning's development camp finally got a chance to play some hockey on Tuesday. As coach Guy Boucher has said, no official evaluations were being made, but as you watched the players you could see some who were more advanced than others. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning fires Norfolk coach Jim Johnson, goalies coach Cap Raeder
In the latest bit of housecleaning from the previous regime, the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday fired Norfolk coach Jim Johnson and roving goaltenders coach Cap Raeder. Somewhat of a surprise as both, especially Johnson, were lauded by Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman for the way they ran the recent development camp. Yzerman went as far as to say he and Johnson were "on the same page."
Regardless, no replacements have been named. Here is the announcement from the team: ... Read more
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