Off The Wires: Reaction to Cronin’s departure
>>> WRBB’s Patrick McHugh (writing for NESN) points out that Cronin was only two years removed from winning Hockey East coach of the year. [NESN]
>>> Chris Botta interviewed Cronin last week about Jamie Oleksiak’s draft possibilities, but listen at the 9:00 mark when Cronin talks about whether he’s going to stay at Northeastern for the foreseeable future. [SNY / Islanders Point Blank]
>>> Emily Wright notes that the Huskies have seen a spike in drafted talent under Cronin’s tenure. [Boston Globe]
>>> Cronin and Scott Gordon are filling needed roles in the Maple Leafs’ organization. [Toronto Sun]
>>> Greg Wyshynski wonders whether these hires could be a tryout in case the struggling Leafs are looking to fire head coach Ron Wilson. [Yahoo! Sports]
