Could a third Original 6 NHL coach be on the verge of getting fired?
There have been a pair of Original 6 teams that have already made coaching changes; could a 3rd soon take place?
NHL coaches are hired to eventually be fired, considering the massive turnover rate of bench bosses in hockey's top league.
And while there have already been a pair of Original 6 clubs to make coaching changes, a third could very well be on the way.
The New York Rangers have been one of the most confusing teams over the last several weeks, and their 2-0 loss to the Western Conference-worst Nashville Predators last night represented a new low.
They've now lost 11 of their last 14 games, and there have been reports of players openly forming an alliance against general manager Chris Drury.
Rangers coach Peter Laviolette is also feeling considerable scrutiny and heat, and he could very well be the next coach to be given a pink slip if New York's fortunes don't do a complete 180 in short order.
A pair of Original 6 teams have already fired their respective head coaches this year
Since the start of 2022, 17 coaches have been fired; in fact, three teams have already made coaching changes this year.
The Boston Bruins parted ways with Jim Montgomery and elevated assistant Joe Sacco to the role; conversely, the St. Louis Blues gave Drew Bannister his walking papers and immediately hired Montgomery, signing him to a 5-year contract.
Also, in a move not many saw coming, the Chicago Blackhawks fired Luke Richardson after a sluggish start to the year; they elevated Anders Sorensen to the role from the AHL.
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