The Oilers, Wild, Blues, and Senators changed coaches mid-season in 2023-24. Could there be another? Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss that, EBUGs and playoff hopes in an edition of Rapid Fire.
"Who's next?"
That's one of the big questions whenever a coach gets fired in the NHL. Their team's record and expectations get compared to other struggling squads, leading to speculation about whether another bench boss' job is in jeopardy before the end of the season.
Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos aren't as sure whether we'll see another coaching change before the end of the season, but who's on the hot seat? They discussed that in the Rapid Fire segment on the Dec. 19 THN Pre-Game Show episode.
Plus, at what point of the season should fans consider their playoff hopes gone? And after some NHL teams needed EBUGs due to salary cap constraints, should there be a third-string goalie exception to the salary cap?
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