Sunday, September 02, 2007

The Hot Seat and ...

Who is on the Hot seat ?

The NHL's season is due to start at the end of this month,and training camps are not too far away,but a question every hockey fan must ask him or herself,who will be the first coach to be fired ?

Let's look at those that could be in danger.Let's start in the Eastern conference.Atlanta's Bob Hartley could be in trouble if the team fails to make the playoffs.The Thrashers made them for the first time last spring, but were eliminated in four easy games by the Rangers.Peter Laviolette in Carolina could possibly be a victim if the Hurricanes don't bounce back from a sub par season after the Stanley cup in 2006.John Stevens in Philadelphia could also be in danger, if he can't get the maximum out of his team, after seeing Gm Paul Holmgren make a splash on the UFA market.

The Western conference potentially in danger candidates.Joel Quenneville in Colorado,if the team fails to qualify for a playoff spot.Craig MacTavish in Edmonton.Barry Trotz in Nashville. It will be interesting to see who will be the first to get the boot.




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