Editor's note: Stan Fischler is the Gordie Howe of hockey media. With the same amazing longevity, Stan's version of the Howe Hat Trick is scoring more than 100 hockey books, assisting countless journalists get their start, and throwing a sharp elbow when necessary in thousands of entertaining, insightful columns and broadcasts. "The Maven," still sharing wisdom for THN here, is a legend I'm honored to call a friend. The number of NHL teams which haven't filled their coaching opening seems to be dwindling by the day. Scott Arniel being named bench boss in Winnipeg Friday reduces the current coaching vacancies to two: San Jose Sharks and Seattle Kraken. Until Kraken general manager Ron Francis makes his selection, speculation will continue. Which is exactly what we do with Stan Fischler in this Kraken Reaction. KR Stan Fishler-Next Kraken Coach
