From the San Jose Mercury News:

One name reportedly receiving strong consideration is Trent Yawney, a former NHL defenseman with ties to both McLellan and Doug Wilson, as well as previous experience as an NHL head coach. Yawney, 42, was McLellan’s teammate for two seasons with the Saskatoon Blades in the mid-1980s; later, Yawney played alongside Wilson with the Chicago Blackhawks and coached that team in 2005-07.

Read the entire article here.

I think this would be a solid hire. It think it is a good idea to have someone with NHL head coaching experience on a staff with a rookie NHL coach.

Richard Pollock

Share
Published by
Richard Pollock

Recent Posts

Game 78: Winnipeg Jets vs St Louis Blues pre-game report

A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.

3 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 9, 2026

A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters…

6 hours ago

Global News | John Shannon on the Winnipeg Jets running out of time

The veteran journalist shares his insight.

12 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Practice Report

Before departing Winnipeg for St. Louis the Jets hit the ice for a skate.

1 day ago

Jets winger Cole Koepke hitting his stride (and opponents) in Winnipeg

The Minnesotan looks more comfortable as the season has progressed showing off his speed and…

1 day ago