The San Jose Sharks are conducting an in-depth search for their next head coach after parting ways with Todd McLellan, who was with the team for seven seasons. The franchise is in a transitional period. It's one of the premier jobs in the league, so there is a lot at stake for the future of the franchise this offseason.
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Sportsnet Canada: Sharks To Interview Randy Carlyle
Wednesday, April 24
According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet Canada, the Sharks have received permission to interview former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle for their vacancy:
SJ has permission to interview Randy Carlyle for coaching job
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) April 24, 2015
On April 21, the Sharks and McLellan parted ways after a successful seven-year stretch that included a 40-33-9 mark in 2014-15.