Coaching Carousel: Who’s Next? | NHL News

0:00It's September 12th. This is NHL News today, AI-powered stories from inside your team. Alright, let's talk about the NHL coaching carousel. It's that time of year where we start looking at who might be on the hot scene. Sheldon Keefe with the New Jersey Devils is definitely one to watch. Despite a GM change, he's back, but the team has made some serious moves this off-season to improve the roster. If they don't start strong, he could be out before you know it. Meanwhile, Andre Turingni in Utah is in a similar boat. The mammoth are expected to be playoff contenders this season, not just wildcard hopefuls. They brought in some big names, but if they stumble out of the gate, especially in a tough division, the pressure will be on. Remember, there were whispers about him being replaced last year, so it's not entirely out of the question. Then you got Mike Babcock. He hasn't even coached a game for the Oilers yet, but his past behavior makes his situation interesting. It would likely take a major incident or a complete team collapse for him to be fired

1:02mid-season, but his job security is far from guaranteed, given his. History. The San Jose Sharks Ryan Worsovsky is also in a tricky spot. Expectations are higher this year, and if the team doesn't show improvement, particularly in their 5 on 5 play, he could find himself under. Fire. The Pacific division is open, and if they aren't in the playoff hunt, things could get uncomfortable. Finally, Andrew Burnett and Nashville and Todd McClellan in Detroit are both dealing with new management. New general managers often like to bring in their own people, so if either of these teams start slow, don't be surprised if a coaching change happens. To bring in a fresh face, it's a tough business, and performance is always key.