The Hurricanes have filled the vacancy left on Rod Brind’Amour’s coaching staff left by Dean Chynoweth’s departure, and they’ve filled it with a familiar face. The team announced Thursday that Tim Gleason, who previously spent the past three seasons as the director of defensive development, would be Carolina’s new assistant coach.
Presumably, Gleason will take over Chynoweth’s duties as the team’s defensive coach. Gleason spent most of his 727-game career with the Hurricanes, playing in 546 contests over two stints, scoring 14 goals and 107 points.
The Hurricanes also announced a litany of other hockey operations hires Thursday, naming Peter Harrold director of defensive development, Nick Roy equipment manager, Zach Abdou hockey operations coordinator, Mark Craig director of pro scouting, Trace Linton a pro scout, Ryan Jessop and Ian Meagher amateur scouts, Christoph Wyss Chicago Wolves strength and conditioning coach and Cody Ward Chicago Wolves video coach.