The 2023-24 NHL season is heating up, and so are the rumors about which coaches might be next on the hot seat. As the league's powerhouses continue to jockey for playoff position, underperforming teams are starting to feel the pressure. With several teams struggling to find consistency, USA Today takes a closer look at the coaches who could be in danger of losing their jobs. From the beleaguered bench bosses of the Ottawa Senators and Arizona Coyotes to the embattled coaches of the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks, the list of potential candidates for the chopping block is growing by the day. Will this season be the last for one of these coaches, or can they turn their teams' fortunes around and secure their jobs?


NHL hot seat radar: Which coach could be the next fired?  USA Today