It's said that an NHL coach is hired to be fired. While that assessment seems harsh, the coach is often the fall guy if a team fails to play up to expectations. Winning is the name of the game, and those who fail to produce results suffer the consequences.
Any number of factors can result in a coach losing his job during the season. A poor start, a prolonged slump or falling out of playoff contention can threaten his job security. Sometimes, he'll be the scapegoat for management's mistakes. Some coaches start the season with the previous season's failures hanging over them like a dark cloud of doom.
For the 10 NHL coaches on this list, failure to significantly improve their respective clubs' fortunes this season could cost them their jobs before season's end.
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Article written by Lyle Richardson