NHL Teams with Most Head Coach Firings Since 2010

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Which NHL Teams have fired the most head coaches since 2010? Which Teams have fired them the least since 2010? Where does your team rank?


Hello everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be showcasing the NHL Teams with Most Head Coach Firings Since 2010. In fact, we will include the list of coaches that were fired by team since 2010. Without further adieu, let’s begin!


NHL Teams with Most Head Coach Firings Since 2010

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NHL Teams who Fired their Head Coaches the Most Since 2010

Important Note: Numbers DO NOT Include Interim Coaches. List can also include resignations or parting ways.

5 or More Coaching Changes Since 2010 (7 NHL Teams)

Edmonton Oilers-7

  • Pat Quinn in 2010
  • Tom Renney in 2012
  • Ralph Krueger in 2013
  • Dallas Eakins in 2015
  • Todd McLellan in 2019
  • Ken Hitchcock in 2019
  • Dave Tippett in 2022

Washington Capitals-6

  • Bruce Boudreau in 2011
  • Dale Hunter in 2012
  • Adam Oates in 2014
  • Barry Trotz in 2018
  • Todd Reirden in 2020
  • Peter Laviolette in 2023

Dallas Stars-6

  • Marc Crawford in 2011
  • Glen Gulutzan in 2013
  • Lindy Ruff in 2017
  • Ken Hitchcock in 2018
  • Jim Montgomery in 2019
  • Rick Bowness in 2022

Vancouver Canucks-5

  • Alain Vigneault in 2013
  • John Tortorella in 2014
  • Willie Desjardins in 2017
  • Travis Green in 2021
  • Bruce Boudreau in 2023

Calgary Flames-5

  • Brent Sutter in 2012
  • Bob Hartley in 2016
  • Glen Gulutzan in 2018
  • Bill Peters in 2019
  • Darryl Sutter in 2023

Florida Panthers-5

  • Peter DeBoer in 2011
  • Kevin Dineen in 2013
  • Gerard Gallant in 2016
  • Bob Boughner in 2019
  • Joel Quenneville in 2021

Buffalo Sabres-5

  • Lindy Ruff in 2013
  • Ted Nolan in 2015
  • Dan Bylsma in 2017
  • Phil Housley in 2019
  • Ralph Krueger in 2021

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4 Head Coach Changes Since 2010 (8 NHL Teams)

New York Rangers-4

  • John Tortorella in 2013
  • Alain Vigneault in 2018
  • Dan Quinn in 2021
  • Gerard Gallant in 2023

Anaheim Ducks-4

  • Randy Carlyle in 2011
  • Bruce Boudreau in 2016
  • Randy Carlyle in 2019
  • Dallas Eakins in 2023

New York Islanders-4

  • Scott Gordon in 2010
  • Jack Capuano in 2017
  • Doug Weight in 2018
  • Barry Trotz in 2022

Montreal Canadiens-4

  • Jacques Martin in 2011
  • Michel Therrien in 2017
  • Claude Julien in 2021
  • Dominique Ducharme in 2022

Columbus Blue Jackets-4

  • Ken Hitchcock in 2010
  • Scott Arniel in 2012
  • Todd Richards in 2015
  • John Tortorella in 2021

Philadelphia Flyers-4

  • Peter Laviolette in 2013
  • Craig Berube in 2015
  • Dave Haksol in 2018
  • Alain Vigneault in 2021

Ottawa Senators-4

  • Cory Clouston in 2011
  • Paul MacLean in 2014
  • Dave Cameron in 2016
  • Guy Boucher in 2019

St. Louis Blues-4

  • Andy Murray in 2010
  • Davis Payne in 2011
  • Ken Hitchcock in 2017
  • Mike Yeo in 2018

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3 Head Coach Changes Since 2010 (5 NHL Teams)

Toronto Maple Leafs-3

  • Ron Wilson in 2012
  • Randy Carlyle in 2015
  • Mike Babcock in 2019

Los Angeles Kings-3

  • Terry Murray in 2011
  • Darryl Sutter in 2017
  • John Stevens in 2018

Carolina Hurricanes-3

  • Paul Maurice in 2011
  • Kirk Muller in 2014
  • Bill Peters in 2018

Minnesota Wild-3

  • Todd Richards in 2011
  • Mike Yeo in 2016
  • Bruce Boudreau in 2020

New Jersey Devils-3

  • John MacLean in 2010
  • Peter DeBoer in 2014
  • John Hynes in 2019

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2 Head Coach Changes Since 2010 (11 NHL Teams)

Boston Bruins-2

  • Claude Julien in 2017
  • Bruce Cassidy in 2022

Vegas Golden Knights-2

  • Gerard Gallant in 2020
  • Peter DeBoer in 2022

Detroit Red Wings-2

  • Mike Babcock in 2015
  • Jeff Blashill in 2022

Winnipeg Jets-2

  • Claude Noel in 2014
  • Paul Maurice in 2021

Chicago Blackhawks-2

  • Joel Quenneville in 2018
  • Jeremy Colliton in 2021

Arizona Coyotes-2

  • Dave Tippett in 2017
  • Rick Tocchet in 2021

Tampa Bay Lightning-2

  • Rick Tocchet in 2010
  • Guy Boucher in 2013

Pittsburgh Penguins-2

  • Dan Bylsma in 2014
  • Mike Johnston in 2015

Nashville Predators-2

  • Barry Trotz in 2014
  • Peter Laviolette in 2020

Colorado Avalanche-2

  • Joe Sacco in 2013
  • Patrick Roy in 2016

San Jose Sharks-2

  • Todd McLellan in 2015
  • Peter DeBoer in 2019
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