A pair of NHL coaches are taking a hands-on approach to media relations ahead of the upcoming season, with Mason Appleton and Todd McLellan leading their respective teams’ press interactions. The focus appears to be on rebuilding trust and transparency between coaching staffs and the media, a shift from past tensions in some locker rooms. Both coaches have emphasized the importance of open communication, signaling a potential change in how teams engage with reporters. This could mark a broader trend in how NHL franchises manage their public image moving forward.

Mason Appleton, Todd McLellan Practice Media  NHL.com