31.   She said she expected a decision on the coaching situation Thursday.

32.   Team officials had no comment on the contract status but scheduled a news conference Monday to make an announcement about the coaching situation.

33.   Team spokesman Ed Markey would not comment but said the club would make an announcement Tuesday on its coaching situation.

34.   The team announced it was holding a news conference at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim to address its coaching situation.

35.   The Wisconsin Athletic Board meets Thursday, and a school spokesman said the coaching situation is on the agenda.

36.   Wilson is so highly regarded around the NHL that his availability may cause some general managers to reassess their coaching situations.