San Jose Sharks general manager gave director of player development Larry Robinson permission to speak with other teams before his contract expires on July 1, according to the Montreal Gazette’s Stu Coawn. Robinson does not want to coach behind, but wants to continue to work as a consultant and with young defensemen, Cowan wrote in his column.
Robinson, a two-time Norris Trophy and six-time Stanley Cup champion during his Hall of Fame playing career, worked with the Sharks for the previous five seasons. He spent the first three seasons as an associate coach, but spent less time behind the bench in his third season in 2014-15.