Who's on the NHL coaching hot seat during the 2026-27 season?

TRENDINGDart is doneMLB playoff scenariosFantasy Football rankingsPresidents Cup primerNBA stars in new placesStory byStory byWho's on the NHL coaching hot seat during the 2026-27 season?Mike Brehm, USA TODAYThu, September 24, 2026 at 10:06 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesWho Should be Named Captain in Every NHL Vacancy?The 2026/27 National Hockey League season is almost upon us, and while things slowed down at points this summer, for […]SportsnautHow Jim Hiller Plans to Fix What Craig Berube Broke in TorontoThe Toronto Maple Leafs made a number of major changes this offseason to their organization, including their coaching staff, with the hiring of Jim Hiller and the departure of Craig Berube.Over the course of the 2025-26 season, it was very obvious that Berube was no longer the voice the Maple Leafs needed behind the bench. 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Vegas Golden Knights Could Acquire $19 Million Center […] The post Vegas Golden Knights’ Trade Pitch Could Acquire Bruins’ $19 Million Center appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementNFL Coaching Hot Seat after Week 2: Ranking 5 Head Coaches Most Likely to be Fired This SeasonThe first two weeks of the NFL season are in the books and the hot seat is slowly starting to […]SportsnautMike Babcock Already Holding Oilers’ Feet to the FireThe Edmonton Oilers made a controversial decision during the summer upon the terminations of head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant coach Mark Stuart.In Knoblauch’s place, GM Stan Bowman hired Mike Babcock, who had most recently been with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023 but resigned before having ever coached a game with the club due […] The post Mike Babcock Already Holding Oilers’ Feet to the Fire appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMark Messier 'Horrified' By Edmonton Oilers' Mike Babcock HireOne of the Edmonton Oilers' legendary leaders, Mark Messier, spoke candidly about the team's decision to hire Mike Babcock.The Hockey NewsPuck Drop Preview: 2026-27 Vancouver CanucksLast Word On Hockey‘s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the …Last Word on SportsNHL Future Predictions, Expert Picks, Odds for the 2026-27 SeasonThe 2026-27 NHL season is just a week away, and there’s no better time than to lock in some future predictions. Be sure to also check out theAction NetworkNHL Power Rankings: Setting The Stage For 2026-27Jason Chen is kicking off his weekly NHL Power Rankings series for the 2026-27 season with an early look at how each team stacks up after a busy summer.The Hockey NewsWas the Mike Babcock Hire a Calculated Distraction?Mike Babcock's arrival in Edmonton may have more strategy behind it than just Xs and Os. According to TSN's Bryan Hayes, the Oilers' decision to bring in the veteran coach also serves as a deliberate effort to redirect attention away from questions the organization would rather not answer.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersCarolina Hurricanes’ Blockbuster Trade Pitch Could Land Oilers’ $25 Million StarThe Carolina Hurricanes are navigating their long-awaited preseason, and trade rumors continue to swirl as the season gets underway.After a Stanley Cup victory, the Hurricanes are likely to do whatever it takes to return to their dominant form.This could include making a splash with one of the most productive skaters in the NHL.Carolina Hurricanes Could […] The post Carolina Hurricanes’ Blockbuster Trade Pitch Could Land Oilers’ $25 Million Star appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe Mike Babcock Love: Why Are The Oilers "Laying It On So Thick"?Edmonton’s superstars are showering their polarizing new coach with praise, sparking theories that the public display of unity is a calculated smokescreen to avoid a bigger storyline.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersMark Messier ‘horrified’ by Oilers hiring of Mike Babcockmark messierThe Oilers’ controversial hiring of Mike Babcock as head coach this offseason sent waves through the NHL. 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With many new faces around the organization, including head coach Jim Hiller, the Maple Leafs have seemingly been putting in the work ahead of opening night.Hiller spoke to the media on Tuesday and touched on the impacted presence of Sergei […] The post Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller Makes Bold Statement About William Nylander appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBuffalo Sabres’ Trade Pitch Could Land $25 Million Veteran CenterThe Buffalo Sabres have hope and potential, but is it enough to push them into the Stanley Cup race during their 2026-27 campaign?Some NHL insiders are putting the possibility on the table, but one key player could turn that far-fetched possibility into reality.Buffalo Sabres Named Top Landing Spot for Edmonton Oilers CaptainAdam Gretz of Bleacher […] The post Buffalo Sabres’ Trade Pitch Could Land $25 Million Veteran Center appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe Unexpected Way Babcock Is Helping McDavid’s Contract DramaTThe Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock as head coach may have been about more than just finding someone who knows how to push the right buttons. These days, that’s the dominant narrative in Edmonton — Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and others in the leadership group have been vocal in praising the polarizing bench […] The post The Unexpected Way Babcock Is Helping McDavid’s Contract Drama appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRecent Season Projection Highlights Significant Improvements for NY RangersHow much have the New York Rangers been able to improve this summer?New York Rangers On SI