It was just announced that Kevin Constantine, a former NHL head coach, has been suspended by the WHL.
This suspension comes as a result of alleged violations of WHL Regulations and Policies. Constantine's coaching career spans the NHL and international hockey, making this news quite significant.
Kevin Constantine has an impressive coaching history, having worked with NHL teams and even in Hungary in recent years. He notably coached the Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, and New Jersey Devils, achieving various levels of success
Constantine's suspension has significant implications, especially for the promising prospects he was coaching. This includes three lottery draft picks: Matthew Savoie (9th overall in 2022), Conor Geekie (11th overall in 2022), and Zach Benson (13th overall in 2023). With Constantine unable to contact players during the ongoing WHL investigation, the futures of these young talents hang in the balance.
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