Kirk Muller And Mike Van Ryn Hired

     Two former Florida Panthers have been hired as National Hockey League assistant coaches. Kirk Muller joins the Washington Capitals coaching staff while Mike Van Ryn becomes a part of the Toronto Maple Leafs. 

     Muller was with the Panthers as a center from 1996-97 until 1998-99. He had 13 goals and 34 assists for 47 points in 162 games with Florida.  

     Van Ryn was with the Cats as a defenseman for four seasons during the mid-2000s. He chalked up 105 points in 257 contests with the club.