As the NHL's off-season continues to heat up, one thing is clear: change is in the air. With numerous coaching changes sweeping the league, fans are left wondering which teams have made the right call and which are poised for a turnaround. In a new series that promises to shed light on the often-mysterious world of NHL coaching, we take a closer look at the league's 32 head coaches, ranking them from 32 to 27. From veteran leaders who have guided teams to Stanley Cup victories to relative newcomers still finding their footing, our rankings will give you the inside scoop on who's got what it takes to lead their team to success. But which coaches will rise to the top and which will struggle to adapt? Let's dive in and find out.


The NHL's coaching carousel is spinning faster than ever, with many teams changing coaches this summer. But how do the league's 32 coaches measure up to one another? That's the focus of this series, ranking the 32 coaches. We're starting off ranking NHL coaches No. 32-through-27.