Best NHL Coaches to Never Win a Stanley Cup Title

May 15th, 2012 by Rob Kirk Leave a reply »
Head coach-( hd  kch)-scapegoat, whipping post, lightning rod, villain, oppressor of star player. Also see: stooge, sitting duck, easy mark, doormat, patsy.

Being a head coach in any sport typically doesn't end well. When you consider that a typical year ends when you lose your last game, a coach better have a thick skin.

A head coach will typically take most of the blame for a loss and get no credit for the win. After all, it's a heck of a lot easier to replace one guy at the top than a bunch of high priced underachievers who sell jerseys with guaranteed contracts.

Some coaches get a reputation as postseason chokers. Fair or unfair, the success or failure of a team in the playoffs can make or break a coach's legacy. A quick glance at the most successful regular-season coaches won't necessarily show the best postseason coaches.

When it comes to the second season, some guys have what it takes to inspire, motivate, drive and even will their team to win. Then there's these guys. Not to say that they will never win, but these coaches aren't getting any younger.

In a league that has seen more parity now than ever before in its ...

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