One of the biggest concerns among detractors about the hiring of Ken Hitchcock for the Dallas Stars next season is that he’s known for having a style that wears on players and shortens the shelf-life of him as a coach.
In today’s press conference officially announcing his return, Hitchcock acknowledged that criticism, even going so far as to call himself proud of being known for being demanding.
However, there was a level of self-awareness in his remarks that might help put Stars fans at ease.
Hitchcock mentioned that one of the things he looks for in his assistant coaching staff is someone that can tell him when to take a hike, so to speak.