It sounds like wins and losses do not matter this season. That is why it is suggested the new head coach be held to these three standards.
Jeff Blashill was reportedly not the preferred choice to be the Chicago Blackhawks' new head coach. The rumor at the start of the offseason hiring cycle was that general manager Kyle Davidson wanted to hire University of Denver head coach David Carle.
When Carle rebuffed the club's overtures, Davidson had to pivot and landed on Blashill.