During the NHL offseason, the Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators hired new head coaches. Among the notables was Bruce Boudreau, signed by the Wild on May 8 after being fired by the Ducks on April 29.
The Wild, Ducks, Flames and Senators opted for coaches with NHL experience, while the Avalanche hired their new bench boss from the American Hockey League. All of these coaches, however, face unique challenges in improving the performances of their new clubs in 2016-17. Some could enjoy first-year success, while others could find it elusive.
Here's a look at the five new NHL coaches and our prediction whether each will encounter success or failure in the upcoming season. Feel free to weigh in with your thoughts on this topic in the comments section below.
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Article written by Lyle Richardson
Predicting Whether Each New NHL Coach Will Be a Success or Failure in 2016-17
September 6th, 2016 by Lyle Richardson Leave a reply »
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