Feb 22, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet reacts during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The Columbus Blue Jackets promoted from within when they hired Brad Larsen to be their next head coach. The New York Rangers landed the biggest available fish in Gerard Gallant. That leaves Rick Tocchet and possibly Rod Brind’Amour as the two most likely candidates to be the Seattle Kraken’s first head coach.
Seattle Kraken’s first head coach
While the Buffalo Sabres are still looking around for a head coach and would absolutely love Tocchet, the rumor mill has him as the favorite to land the job with Seattle.