A fresh installment of THN.com’s Hot Seat Radar spotlights the NHL figures facing intense scrutiny this season, with particular focus on two coaches and two general managers under mounting pressure. The ongoing series identifies key personnel—ranging from bench bosses to front-office executives—whose job security may be in question as expectations and performance clash. With the season underway, the spotlight shines brightest on those navigating high-stakes challenges in both coaching and executive roles. Readers can expect a breakdown of which leaders are drawing the most scrutiny and why.

It's time for a new edition of THN.com's Hot Seat Radar, an ongoing series in which we pinpoint NHL figures – players, coaches, GMs, and even owners – who are feeling extraordinary pressure at the moment. And in this season's first Hot Seat Radar, two coaches and a pair of GMs are feeling the heat.