Seven NHL teams hired a new head coach before this season. A few have already shown a particularly strong impact.
Having a strong head coach can shape the direction of an NHL team. When a team feels the need to switch directions, a new head coach can help them achieve their objectives. Whether a team fires their old coach, or had their coach leave or retire, selecting a fitting head coach is an important step in building an NHL franchise.
At the beginning of this season, there were seven different teams with a new head coach.