Which NHL Coaches Are on the Hot Seat? 7 Names to Watch | Countdown to Hockey

The NHL has become increasingly quick to move on from head coaches — so which coaches could be feeling the pressure when the 2026-27 season begins?

We break down seven NHL coaches who could find themselves on the hot seat, including Martin St. Louis in Montreal, Andrew Brunette in Nashville, Sheldon Keefe in New Jersey, Glen Gulutzan in Dallas, Jeff Blashill in Chicago, Scott Arniel in Winnipeg and Todd McLellan in Detroit.

Some teams enter the season with sky-high expectations, while others have new management groups that could eventually want to bring in their own coach.

Which NHL coach is under the most pressure heading into the season?

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