A regular topic of discussion that pops up in the comments section is whether or not Ken Hitchcock is a great coach in the modern NHL. But regardless of how you feel about the Dallas Stars’ head coach, there’s no denying that he has cemented himself as one of the best in history over his lengthy career.
Hitchcock earned his 800th career win two nights ago with a 4-0 Stars victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Ken Hitchcock earned all those wins with four different teams (five different tenures), and it’s a testament to his coaching ability that he found success with all of them:
"The fact he has been able to take over different teams and have success, it speaks volumes not only to his ability to coach, but also to the fact this has to be a true passion for him," said Devils coach John Hynes.