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Tampa Bay Lightning expected to announce Rick Wilson as associate coach
It could happen today or perhaps in the next few days, but the Tampa Bay Lightning is about ready to announce the hiring of Rick Wilson as associate coach.
Wilson, 59, has spent the past 16 seasons as a Stars assistant, the last six as an associate, working almost exclusively with the defense. Wilson, who was left out when Dallas hired Marc Crawford as its new coach, is expected to have the same duties with the Lightning. He has been the front-runner from the start of the process.
As expected, the Tampa Bay Lightning hires Rick Wilson as associate coach
That was quick. From the team:
The Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with Rick Wilson, naming him associate coach today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced. He will be looked upon to coach and groom the team’s defensive corps. ... Read more
Associate coach Rick Wilson's three-year deal from the Tampa Bay Lightning the price of doing business
An interesting little side note on the contract the Tampa Bay Lightning gave associate coach Rick Wilson is that it is for three years, when the rest of the coaching staff has two years remaining on their deals.
Couple of things at work here. Three years is kind of the standard for coaches, especially for one with 20 years experience. In a way it would have been more unusual for Wilson to get less than three. Another factor was that Wilson had two years left on his deal with the Stars, so sweetening the deal for Wilson was important. ... Read more
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