The Thrashers’ general manager denied a Canadian report Thursday night that the team has hired Wolves coach John Anderson as their coach.
Sports television network TSN reported on its Web site that the Thrashers had hired Anderson, coach of their top minor-league affiliate, to succeed Bob Hartley, who was fired in October. The report was unattributed.
Thrashers general manager Don Waddell, through a team spokesman, denied the report. Waddell said earlier Thursday evening in a teleconference with reporters that he was continuing to do “due diligence” in the coach search and that no announcement was likely before Friday’s NHL draft.
Anderson, 51, coached the Wolves to the Calder Cup last month. The American Hockey League championship was his fourth minor-league championship in 13 seasons as a coach. Anderson played 12 seasons in the NHL.
Anderson did not immediately return a message left Thursday night.