Quick Hits: Tom Ward, Rob Flick, Daniel Alfredsson, Reid McNeill

Dan Fraysure — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:53:44 +0000

Quick Hits from around the NHL:

While others may consider Tom Ward the leading coaching candidate to land the Calgary Flames head coaching job, the man himself isn’t necessarily ready to go that far with any sort of predictions. ”I wouldn’t put any mortgages on that. Or any kind of money,” the Calgary Sun quotes the current Abbotsford Heat coach as saying.
The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Rob Flick have agreed to terms on a three-year contract. The 21-year-old had seven goals, six assists and 91 penalty minutes in 45 regular-season games with the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs this season. Flick was a fourth-round pick by Chicago in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He spent three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with Mississauga-St. Michael’s (2008-11).
Daniel Alfredsson didn’t shed any light on whether he’ll play again next season during a question-and-answer session with fans on the IIHF’s website, but he did talk about what he wants to do after he stops playing. Asked by one fan if he’d like to be a head coach or an assistant, Alfredsson, answered he could see himself in both roles once his career is over at some point.
Pittsburgh Penguins have signed NHL prospect defenseman Reid McNeill to a three-year, entry-level contract. He was a sixth round pick of the Penguins in the 2010 draft. McNeill posted 12 points and 60 penalty minutes in 51 games with the OHL’s Barrie Colts this past season.

NHL Trade Report » Reid McNeill