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Dave Hakstol, Arizona State in discussions about head coaching position

Arizona State expected to hire Dave Hakstol as men’s hockey coach.

By · Published October 13, 2026  00:26 UTC · Updated October 13, 2026  01:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 18.
  • Primary Driver: Arizona State expected to hire Dave Hakstol as men’s hockey coach.
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ESPN and the Grand Forks Herald report that Arizona State is in talks with Hakstol. The Denver Post also reports on the Avalanche's permission for Hakstol to speak with Arizona State.

The hiring of Hakstol is reportedly the result of discussions between the two parties. Dave Hakstol is a former NHL coach, and the Avalanche granted him permission to speak with Arizona State.

The reporting on this story is consistent across multiple outlets, with ABC15 Arizona and The New York Times confirming the expected hire. However, the details of the discussions between Hakstol and Arizona State are not yet clear.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (67% supported) Updated 1h ago.

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Who is Dave Hakstol?

Dave Hakstol is a former NHL coach.

What position is Dave Hakstol expected to fill at Arizona State?

Dave Hakstol is expected to be hired as the men’s hockey coach at Arizona State.

Which team granted Dave Hakstol permission to speak with Arizona State?

The Avalanche granted Dave Hakstol permission to speak with Arizona State.

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