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NHL coaches and GMs face scrutiny as pressure mounts this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 6:19 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

NHL coaches and GMs face scrutiny as pressure mounts this season

Summary

As the NHL season progresses, several coaches and general managers find themselves under pressure. The Los Angeles Kings, managed by Ken Holland, are struggling with a 5-8-2 record and sit 7th in the Pacific Division. The Winnipeg Jets, led by head coach Scott Arniel, hold a 7-8-3 record and are in 6th place in the Central Division after a disappointing previous season. The Chicago Blackhawks' assistant coach Mike Velucci faces criticism for the team's ineffective power play, which ranks among the worst this season. All three teams are facing critical assessments of their performance and potential changes as the season continues.

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•Kings are 5-8-2, placing 7th in the Pacific Division.
•Jets struggle with a 7-8-3 record and are 6th in the Central Division.
•Scott Arniel is under scrutiny following a disappointing season last year.
•Blackhawks' power play remains ineffective, ranking among the worst in the NHL.
•Potential mid-season changes loom as teams evaluate staff performance.

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Although the season is still young, there are already people in the hot seat. With head coaches underperforming, assistants running poor special teams, and general managers failing to deliver on their promises, the league has plenty of question marks. With over a month of NHL hockey in the rearview mirror, the following seats look highly […] The post Which Seats in the NHL Are the Hottest? appeared first on The Lead.
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