The Calgary Flames finally have a head coach following last week's hiring of Glen Gulutzan. In addition, based on the comments from various individuals at Gulutzan's introductory press conference, it sure sounds like Martin Gelinas (assistant coach), Jamie Pringle (video coach) and Jordan Sigalet (goalie coach) are going to stay in their previous positions on Gulutzan's staff.
So that leaves one hiring left: an associate coach to replace Jacques Cloutier.
Based on reputation, fit, availability and social media chatter from media types, here are six contenders for the job.
JARED BEDNAR
Arguably the leading contender, Bednar just led the American Hockey League's Lake Erie Monsters to a championship.