The San Jose Sharks have fired head coach Bob Boughner, per the team’s Twitter.
#SJSharks have relieved head coach Bob Boughner, assistant coaches John Madden and John MacLean, and assistant coach, video Dan Darrow of their responsibilities. https://t.co/S6ZoEo9vEs
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 1, 2022
Boughner’s entire staff has been relieved of their duties as well. This move felt imminent following last season. Finishing in eighth, sixth, and sixth in the Pacific Division will not buy you much time with any franchise, especially one with San Jose’s success.