Gerard Gallant became this season's first NHL coaching casualty, fired by the Florida Panthers on Nov 27. General manager Tom Rowe takes over the role until season's end on an interim basis. At some point, however, the Panthers must find an ideal replacement.
The Panthers aren't the only club that could face a coaching change in the near future. The bench bosses of struggling clubs, such as the New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks, are feeling the heat this season.
Here's a look at the ideal replacements for every NHL coach on the hot seat this season.