There have been numerous coaching changes so far this season, and one GM has been replaced. There could be several other general managers on the hot seat by the end of the year.
As the NHL settles into its annual mid-season All-Star break, seven coaches already have lost their jobs this season. While the focus is on which coach could be next, there are several general managers of struggling clubs also feeling the heat this season.
This month brought the first management casualty as Ray Shero lost his job with the New Jersey Devils. He entered this season basking in the praise of fans and media for his off-season moves.