Coaching Carousel Heating Up Before 2026-27 Puck Drop

Several NHL head coaches are entering the season with real pressure on their shoulders, and the margin for error has never been thinner. Front offices have made it clear that underperformance won't be tolerated, and a slow start could trigger a chain reaction of changes across the league. The coaching hot seat is already crowded before training camps even open, and some of these guys know they're coaching for their jobs from day one.