John MacLean led Lowell to the playoffs and now goes to Newark instead of Albany.
| TEAM | Old | New |
| SYR* | Ross Yates (4/12) | Mark Holick (5/21) |
| HOU | Kevin Constantine (4/15) | Mike Yeo (6/16) |
| PEO | Rick Wamsley (5/6) | Jared Bednar (6/15) |
| ROC | Benoit Groulx (5/31) | — |
| MTB | Scott Arniel (6/8, CLB head coach) | — |
| HAM | Guy Boucher (6/10, TB head coach) | — |
| LOW | John MacLean (6/17, NJ head coach) | — |
*-Syracuse’s new coach was hired by Anaheim. Springfield’s new coach will be hired by Columbus. Oklahoma City takes over Edmonton’s affiliation but won’t bring Rob Daum. The latter few will be added to the list when they take effect. Other changes are still to come.
Enjoyed that “June 17, 1994” documentary last night. Remember when New York had an NBA team?
Also, the Islanders Royal Wedding has been set for Sept. 17, 2011, the groom-to-be announced. We offer congratulations and will be watching the mailbox. (Well, the first part is true.)