The Hartford Wolf Pack had an absolutely abysmal 2016-17 season, finishing with a record of 24-46-6. They were the worst team in the entire AHL, and the team clearly had gotten stale. The team needed changes.
They got rid of the head coach and general manager. They also added some fresh young talent on the ice. Because of this, the results have been better. Hartford currently has a record of 7-8-3, with 17 points, seventh in the Atlantic Division and 11th in the Eastern Conference.
Out with the old, in with the new
The first steps Hartford took were to remove head coach Ken Gernander and general manager Jim Schoenfeld.