Canadian financier George Gosbee emerged Thursday as part of a group of fellow Canadian investors who hope to close a deal to purchase the Coyotes from the NHL for $170M as early as next week, a source told ESPN.com.

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said Thursday that he was told by the Flames on Wednesday afternoon that Jarome Iginla would be traded to Boston, only to be informed late that night that the player had chosen the Penguins instead.

The Bruins thought they were sending defenseman Matt Bartkowski, prospect Alexander Khokhlachev and a first-round draft pick to the Flames in exchange for Iginla.

With the trade deadline a week away, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli publicly put the untouchable tag on goaltending prospect Malcolm Subban on Wednesday. 

During his appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub's "Toucher and Rich" show, Chiarelli said he will not trade the organization's 2012 first-round pick.

"I can tell you this: I'm not trading Malcolm Subban," Chiarelli said.

The Lightning named Jon Cooper the eighth head coach in franchise history today, vice president and GM Steve Yzerman announced.

Cooper joins the Lightning after having spent the previous three seasons behind the bench of Tampa Bay’s top affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals from 2010-12 and this season with the Syracuse Crunch, compiling a 133-62-26 (.661) record in 221 AHL games. Cooper will coach his first game for the Lightning on Friday night versus the Devils.

Effective immediately, Syracuse assistant Rob Zettler takes over as the head coach of the Crunch while Martin Raymond will join Zettler as an assistant.  Dan Lacroix and Steve Thomas will remain behind the bench for tomorrow night’s game against the Sabres, then continuing as Cooper’s assistants with the Lightning.

“We are very pleased to introduce Jon as our head coach today,” Yzerman said. “He has had success at every level he has coached and is extremely familiar with our organization, as well as our players.  He has a tremendous record at all levels and we feel he is ready to make the move to the NHL.”

The Lightning have released Guy Boucher from his head coaching commitment, effective immediately, vice president and GM Steve Yzerman announced this morning. Yzerman also announced that Martin Raymond and Dan Lacroix will share coaching responsibilities for the game tonight against the Jets.

"Guy has poured his heart and soul into the Lightning organization for these past three years and we appreciate all the work he has done," said Yzerman upon making the announcement. "But ultimately I am not satisfied with the direction we are heading and I believe making a change today is in the best interest of our franchise.” 

Rangers winger Rick Nash will not face any discipline for his hit Thursday on the Panthers' Tomas Kopecky, sources confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.

Nash rocked Kopecky in the slot, hitting him high and from behind, during the third period of the Rangers' loss to Florida. Though Nash was not penalized on the play, many assumed he would face a suspension or fine.

Apparently seeing their brother Marc suffer a eye injury was enough to convince both Eric and Jordan Staal to start wearing protective visors, according to an ESPN.com report.

The two brothers, who play together as teammates on the Hurricanes, told reporters Friday that they have decided to make the switch. 

Marc suffered non-displaced facial fractures, and, although he is expected to make a full recovery, remains out indefinitely.

The Maple Leafs announced Thursday that defenceman Mike Komisarek has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. Forward Ryan Hamilton has been recalled to the Maple Leafs. Komisarek will join the Marlies on the road in Chicago in time to play the Wolves Friday night.

Komisarek, 31, appeared in four games for the Maple Leafs in 2012-13. Hamilton, 27 played in one game for the Maple Leafs earlier this season (March 31 versus Washington) and two games in 2011-12. In 56 AHL games this season, the Marlies captain leads the club in goals (30), points (48), powerplay goals (7), shorthanded goals (3), shots (116), and shooting percentage (25.9%).

The NHL's 30 general managers reached a consensus Wednesday on grandfathering visors, hybrid icing and further reducing the size of goalie equipment.

All of the potential changes still need approval from the NHLPA, according to an ESPN.com report.

Dave Nonis, Senior Vice-President and GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the club has recalled defenceman Jake Gardiner today from the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. Gardiner joined the Maple Leafs at this morning’s skate as the team prepares to play the Lightning tonight.

Gardiner, 22, has registered 31 points (10 goals, 21 assists) with 12 penalty minutes in 43 games for the Marlies in 2012-13. The defenceman played two games for the Leafs earlier this season (January 23 & 24) and recorded four shots on goal.