This just in...

Mike Keenan has been relieved of his duties as GM and Coach in the KHL...Is the NHL ready for an IRON Mike return?

More to come...including a rumor update...

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This just in...

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Mike Keenan has been relieved of his duties as GM and Coach in the KHL...Is the NHL ready for an IRON Mike return?

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More to come...including a rumor update...

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