People don't accept head coaching jobs in the NHL for tenure or stability.
The NHL currently has six coaching vacancies, with the Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken. The hockey world is keeping an eye on places such as Vancouver and Pittsburgh for more potential openings.
"The shelf life of a head coach is significantly shorter than one of a general manager or a team president," Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said. "It's the nature of the job.