LeBrun: Which coaches are in position for new NHL opportunities?

By Pierre LeBrun (The Athletic)

There are currently five NHL head coaching openings and interviews are well underway in all those situations so it’s a good time to look at what’s going on.

Plus, let’s cast an eye as well to the future in the coaching ranks.

NHL free-agent head coaches

Gerard Gallant: Canada’s world championship head coach has interviewed with the Rangers and Blue Jackets so far, sources confirm. I’m told he left a favourable impression on the Rangers’ brass. It’s believed he talked to Seattle in April 2020 but I don’t think the Kraken have circled back. Everywhere he goes, players go through a wall for him. Hard to think he won’t get hired this offseason.

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