NHL head coaching hot seat: Seven NHL coaches who could be at risk of losing their jobs

The NHL season has been in full swing for about a month. Some teams have had disappointing starts. Several teams are struggling to reach their potential. Sports Interaction has odds on who will be the next coach looking for a new job.

The NHL season has been in full swing for about a month. Some teams have started poorly, while others have been pleasant surprises. Seven NHL coaches are on the hot seat. Sports Interaction has odds on who will be the next coach looking for a new job.  

Hired on December 12, 2015, and signed a contract through 2026-27 season.

Pittsburgh Penguins have lost seven games in a row. The team is struggling in the Metro Division. Their coach, Mike Sullivan, is in his eighth season in charge and has brought two Stanley Cups to Pittsburgh. He was signed to a three-year extension this summer.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 7-4-2 and third in their division. They closed out October on a four-game losing streak. The team responded with three wins over tough opponents and earned points in four consecutive games. Their coach, Sheldon Keefe, was hired on January 7, 2020 and his contract runs through 2023-24 season.

Nashville Predators are 5-7-1 with a record of 3- 7-0. Their offense is averaging 2.62 goals a game. The team won the NHL Global Series against the Sharks. John Hynes was hired in the middle of the 2019-20 season. He was signed to a contract through 2024-25 season by GM David Poile.

St. Louis has lost eight games in a row. The team is ranked 29th in goals allowed per game and last in the league in offense. Their penalty kill is also bad. They have made it to the playoffs every year under coach Jérémy Berube. Berub is signed through 2023-24 season.

Columbus Blue Jackets are struggling this season. Their record is 3-9-0 and they are ranked 31st in the league. The team's power play has been awful. It's only Larsen's second season with the team. Larson was hired on May 23, 2019. He's signed a contract through 2023-24 season (option for 2024-25).

The Ottawa Senators are struggling at the bottom of the standings. They are 4-8-0 and have lost six consecutive games in regulation. Their defense is not playing well. The coach, Craig Smith, has not brought the team to the playoffs in his three years in charge.

Boudreau's days as Canucks coach are numbered. The team's defense has been a problem this season. Boudrove's team is 4-6-3 and allowed 4.00 goals per game. He was not offered an extension this summer.