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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Glen Gulutzan's return to Dallas Stars as head coach creates huge void on Edmonton Oilers' bench
Glen Gulutzan (via Getty Images) Glen Gulutzan is set to return to the Dallas Stars as head coach. Glen Gulutzan, the mastermind of the Edmonton Oilers' dynastic power play and go-to guru for superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, is leaving after seven notable seasons in the Edmonton Oilers. With a reported multi-year contract on the horizon, his departure is both a new chance for the Dallas Stars and a major test for the Edmonton Oilers' coaching staff. Glen Gulutzan's return to the NHL as head coach highlights growth and unfinished business Glen Gulutzan's return to the Dallas Stars, where he initially stepped into the NHL head coaching ranks more than a decade ago, is a full-circle experience. 'I think Gully had a tremendous rapport with McDavid and Draisaitl,' said long-time colleague Perry Pearn. "Connor and Leon respected him. He learned some things about the power play from them, but they learned some things from Gully too. There was that mutual respect. 'There was also a level of comfort that if things weren't going well, Gully would figure out a way to change things. That's one of his strong points…his ability to work with the top players, to get them onside, to get a buy-in. He got the top guys to buy in, so it was easy for the other guys." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bring home all new SP125 & get an instant cashback up to ₹5000# Honda Learn More Undo Over the past five regular seasons, the Oilers' power play led the NHL with an average success rate of 27.4%, peaking at 32.4% in 2022-23. Glen Gulutzan's departure now forces Edmonton to rethink its offensive blueprint, particularly in man-advantage situations. Glen Gulutzan Expected To Be Dallas Stars Next Head Coach | DLLS Stars Emergency Pod Replacing a man with Gulutzan's institutional acumen and profound trust won't be simple for the Edmonton Oilers. In addition to operating the league's most intimidating power play, he provided flexibility and a consistent voice in the locker room. Assistant coaches Paul Coffey, Mark Stuart, and goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz similarly have their futures in doubt, with expiring deals and no extensions revealed to this point. 'If you look, some of the best coaches in the league, most of them had a first-time stint somewhere and in a lot of cases it wasn't a long one…Jacques Martin, Joel Quenneville, Claude Julien, Tom Renney. It's a big learning curve to get everything right in the NHL as a head coach,' Pearn added. Internally, the Oilers could try to promote a familiar face or bring in an outside candidate with a power-play resume. In either case, whoever replaces him will have high expectations, with a window of contention still very much open for Edmonton. Also read: NHL free agency gets hotter as $7.5 million salary cap surge fuels wild bidding wars Glen Gulutzan's return to the Dallas Stars as head coach leaves a leadership deficit on the Oilers bench as well. With coaching dominoes still falling throughout the NHL, both organizations will be tested by how effectively they manage these critical transitions. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
New York Post
25-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Castle-equipped Scottish island lists for the first time in 80 years — and it's accessible only by boat or helicopter
An entire private island off Scotland's rugged west coast — complete with a ruined castle, a working farm and a cluster of off-grid holiday cottages — is hitting the market for the first time in nearly 80 years. Shuna, a 1,100-acre island in the Inner Hebrides, is being offered for about $7.44 million, marking the end of an era for a family that has stewarded it since World War II. The Gully family has owned the island since 1945, when Viscountess Selby, reeling from the war's aftermath, walked into a London estate agency and inquired — somewhat famously — if they had 'any islands on the books.' 11 For the first time in nearly 80 years, the remote Scottish island of Shuna is on the market for roughly $7.44 million. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty As family legend goes, they had one. She bought it sight unseen and relocated her family to the Atlantic outpost. 'It'd been a pretty traumatic time for lots of people and she was looking for a new start,' her grandson, Jim Gully, told Bloomberg. 'They thought it was a fairly eccentric question.' Spanning roughly 3 miles by 1.5 miles, Shuna boasts dramatic shorelines, secluded coves, white sand beaches and rich biodiversity — from red and fallow deer to sea eagles, seals and dolphins. It's reachable only by boat or helicopter, with no cars, roads or full cell service — an increasingly rare retreat from modernity. 11 The Dowager Viscountess Selby is shown with her four children — Xandra, Audrey, Michael and baby Eddie, who is now 80 years old. Courtesy Jim Gully 11 Spanning over 1,000 acres off Scotland's west coast, the rugged private island includes eight homes — seven of which are run as vacation cottages. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty 'It's really been such a dream island and a huge part of all of our lives,' Gully said. He and his brother were homeschooled on the island by their grandfather. 'It was such an idyllic place to grow up and explore and have adventures.' The island currently supports a modest tourism business. Seven cottages — rented seasonally from April to October — can accommodate up to 52 guests. Each comes with its own boat, and activities range from sheep gathering to archery. 'It's a very simple, relaxed setup,' said Gully, noting many guests return year after year, often spanning generations. Power is supplied by solar panels, wind turbines and generators, as Shuna is off the national electricity grid. There's also an eighth home historically used by the island's caretakers, who have managed the island for the past dozen years. 11 The estate also comes with flocks of sheep, a crumbling early 20th-century 'castle,' and no connection to the power grid or paved roads. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty 11 Owned by the same family since Viscountess Selby impulsively bought it after World War II, Shuna has been a multigenerational haven. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty The most striking structure on the island, however, is its castle — or what remains of it. Built in 1911 by George Buckley, a New Zealand-born adventurer who made his fortune during the Australian gold rush, the turreted mansion was intended to be the prototype for a new kind of castle-style housing in the US. But fate intervened. 'The plans for it went down with the Titanic,' Gully told BBC Scotland News. 'It stopped lots of flat-roofed castles being built in America.' Buckley, who had recently returned from Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition, spared no expense. Brokers estimate the original construction cost would be the equivalent of roughly $13.6 million to $40.9 million today. 11 The current owner, Jim Gully, calls it an 'incredible playground' rich with wildlife, secluded beaches and history. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty 11 Vacationers can rent the cottages during warmer months and explore by boat, hike its 300-foot-high peak or even help gather sheep. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty But by the 1980s, the castle's flat-roofed design proved no match for Scottish weather and it fell into disrepair. 'But I guess that just the having the flat roof was not a terribly good design feature in Scotland,' Gully told Bloomberg. Gully, who lived in the castle as a child, recalls moving furniture around to find safe spots where it wouldn't fall through the floor. 'It still looks very impressive even though there are trees growing out of the windows,' he told BBC. 11 A living space inside one of the cottages on the island. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty 11 A kitchen. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty The island's recorded history stretches back far beyond the 20th century. Archeological finds suggest human settlement as early as 9,000 years ago. In the 14th century, it was given by Robert the Bruce to Clan Campbell and later passed to the Macleans. In the 18th and 19th centuries, its population peaked at around 80, evidenced today by lime kilns, burial mounds and ruins of old farms. Jim Gully's father, Edward, now in his 80s, has moved to nearby Seil Island, and the family is ready to pass Shuna on to a new generation. 'We've done what we can with the island,' Gully told Bloomberg. 'We haven't had a huge amount of funds to invest in transforming it. So the idea that someone could come along and invest and bring the island back to life is exciting.' 11 Gully says the sale could appeal to a conservation-minded buyer or developer interested in transforming Shuna into a five-star eco-retreat, tapping into Scotland's growing rewilding trend. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty 11 'We've done what we can,' he said. 'So the idea that someone could come along and invest and bring the island back to life is exciting.' United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty Alex Collins of Sotheby's International Realty and Knight Frank, who are marketing the property, say interest has ranged from those seeking a boutique hospitality venture to rewilding advocates and families in search of a secluded multigenerational compound. The listing suggests Shuna would be 'perfectly suited' for a wellness destination. Whether it's bought as a conservation playground or a luxury eco-retreat, the island's next chapter remains unwritten. But for the Gully family, the page is turning on a defining part of their legacy. 'It's been a huge part for all of our lives,' Gully told the BBC. 'Definitely sad that all of that is coming to an end, but tinged with relief for my father.'
Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Family put 'idyllic' island compete with own castle up for sale after 80 years
The incredible 1,110-acre Hebridean island, which can be found off the west coast of Scotland, is up for sale after the Gully family decided it was time for a change An 'idyllic' island compete with its own castle and white sand beaches coves has hit the market for £5.5million. The Gully family, who have owned the island for 80 years, have made the decision to sell up after originally buying it back in 1945. It also boasts a working farm and a holiday accommodation, and is found off the west coast of Scotland. The island is home to Shuna Castle, a striking early 20th-century building with panoramic coastal views which fell to ruins in the 1980s. Though partially collapsed, the site still holds significant redevelopment potential - and that could attract a buyer. "He's had 80 years of stewarding and looking after Shuna and trying to get all sorts of businesses going and has absolutely loved it the whole of his life," Jim Gully told BBC Scotland after announcing the family's decision to sell. "My brother and I grew up on Shuna. We were home schooled by our grandfather [Donald Wells] on the island. It's idyllic for a childhood being taught there, running the farm and the holiday cottages, and we still do that." He added: "It's been a huge part for all of our lives and definitely sad that all of that is coming to an end, but tinged with relief for my father that it's going to be slightly easier not having to manage all of that and getting over to the island three or four times a week." Shuna is a working estate with a strong agricultural foundation. In-hand livestock farming continues on the island, which also teems with wildlife. Red deer, fallow deer, eagles and porpoises are among the regular inhabitants, and country sports such as deer stalking have long been part of its traditions. Infrastructure is already in place to support modern sustainable living. A renewable energy system powers the island with photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, battery storage and back-up generators, reports the Daily Record. Travel is also well accounted for, with a private pier, slipways, and even a helipad. Craobh Haven Marina and Arduaine Pier offer easy boat access, while helicopter flights connect to Glasgow and Islay airports, just 55 and 45 miles away. A single road runs through the heart of the island from the North Pier to South End House, winding past panoramic viewpoints, a walled garden and stretches of sand and rock-strewn shoreline. Beyond Shuna itself, the surrounding area is famed for its dramatic natural beauty. Nearby lies the Corryvreckan Whirlpool, one of the largest tidal whirlpools in the world, while the bustling port of Oban, known as the Gateway to the Isles, offers shops, schools, ferry links and eateries a short boat trip away. The village of Ardfern, even closer, provides a marina, café, local shop and tight-knit community spirit. "When we were moving the furniture around the room to find the bits where it wouldn't fall through the floor, you knew your days were numbered," Mr Gully went on. "It still looks very impressive even though there are trees growing out of the windows."
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘Idyllic' hidden-gem Scots island with its own CASTLE up for sale after 80 years
The private island includes a now-ruined castle, working farm and holiday accommodation business ISLE SAY! 'Idyllic' hidden-gem Scots island with its own CASTLE up for sale after 80 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HIDDEN-GEM Scottish island with its very own castle has been put on the market after 80 years. Shuna Island is located just off the coast from Appin, Argyll and Bute and is up for sale for £5.5million. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The 20th-century castle offers stunning panoramic coastal views Credit: Sotheby's International Realty 3 Shuna Island in Argyll and Bute has hit the market for £5.5million Credit: Sotheby's International Realty It has been home to the Gully family since 1945, the BBC reports. Estate agents Sothebys International Realty have described the site as a "truly rare offering, rich in heritage". The private island includes a now-ruined castle, working farm and holiday accommodation business. Shuna Castle ruins sit at the heart of the isle. The 20th-century structure offers stunning panoramic coastal views and also had potential for redevelopment, subject to planning. The island also offers eight residential properties. Shuna Farmhouse was used as the principal residence and is described as a "comfortable and practical home". There is also a working estate which supports in-hand livestock farming. It's teeming with wildlife from red and fallow deer to eagles and porpoises. The estate agents added: "Shuna Island is a truly rare offering, rich in heritage, natural wonder and possibility. GREAT SCOTTISH ISLES - A tiny UK island is set to become a new tourist attraction, with exciting plans to add luxury accommodation and other features "Whether as a regenerative tourism venture or a family estate, this extraordinary Hebridean island offers an exceptional life lived off the beaten path." Jim Gully, who was brought up on the island, said its white beaches and rocky coves gave him and his siblings an "idyllic" childhood. Over the past 12 years, Shuna has been managed by Rob and Kathryn James who live on the island. However, they are planning to move into another role - which has promoted the Gully family to sell up. Viewings are set to start later this week. Visit here for more information.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TikTok trend sparks chaos: Minecraft movie screenings disrupted in Georgia
The Brief A TikTok trend called the "Chicken Jockey Challenge" is causing moviegoers to throw food and drinks at screens during the new Minecraft movie, leading to significant damage in theaters nationwide. The Springs Cinema & Taphouse in Sandy Springs experienced a chaotic scene with shattered glass and concessions thrown at the screen, prompting police involvement. Theaters are increasing security and urging parents to discuss proper behavior with their children, while Minecraft voice actor Jack Black has asked fans to be respectful during screenings. SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - A viral TikTok trend tied to the new Minecraft movie is causing chaos in theaters nationwide — including one in metro Atlanta. Moviegoers are throwing food and drinks at the screen during a specific scene, leaving behind costly damage and frustrated staff. What we know The Springs Cinema & Taphouse in Sandy Springs was among the latest theaters to be affected. On Friday night, what began as a routine showing ended in a mess of popcorn, ICEEs, ketchup, and shattered glass — all part of a TikTok trend known as the "Chicken Jockey Challenge." "It was horrific," said Alexi Alvear, who works at the theater and was left to clean up the aftermath. "It took me three hours." Theaters across the country are reporting similar incidents where, during a scene in the animated Minecraft movie, young viewers hurl concessions at the screen in mimicry of videos circulating online. At the Springs Cinema, the damage was significant. What they're saying "Full ICEEs just thrown at the screen," said Brandt Gully, owner of the Springs Cinema & Taphouse. "They just somehow think that's okay because of something they see on TikTok." The theater called police, but many of those involved fled through a fire exit before officers arrived. "It was a horrible scene," Alvear added. "This? Not to that extent." Gully, who prides the theater on its role in the community, said the actions don't reflect the spirit of their mission. "It's always been about quality movies and being part of the community," he said. Even Minecraft voice actor Jack Black has stepped in, posting a message online urging fans to be respectful during screenings. "It's a good film that people are enjoying," Gully said. "They just need to enjoy it the right way." What's next Theaters nationwide are now increasing security and asking parents to talk to their children about appropriate behavior in public spaces. The Source FOX 5's Alli Levine spoke to the owner and employees at Springs Cinema & Taphouse in Sandy Springs for this article.
