Which NHL General Managers (GMs) Will be on the Hot Seat for 2021-2022? Which NHL GM Will be Given the Pink Slip in 2021-2022? Who is Safe?
Hello Everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be going over the Top 10 NHL GMs on the Hot Seat for 2021-2022! In fact, we will be going over who could be safe from possible termination in 2021-2022. Without further adieu, let’s begin!
Top 10 NHL GMs on the Hot Seat for 2021-2022
Now that the 2021-2022 NHL Season is around the corner, now is the time to start speculating in terms of which General Managers (GM) will be on the hot seat. Even though the 2021-2022 NHL Campaign is underway, it’s never too early nor too late to evaluate each GM’s situation entering the new season. First, let’s reveal which NHL general managers appeared to be safe from the hot seat:
NHL GMs that are Safe from the Hot Seat in 2021-2022
Lou Lamoriello (Islanders)
- GM for New York Since 2018
- 1st Eastern Conference Finals Appearance Since 1993
- Also Reached the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals
- Won NHL GM of the Year in 2020
Julien BriseBois (Lightning)
- GM for Tampa Bay Since 2018
- Won two Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021
- Won President’s Trophy in 2019
Kelly McCrimmon (Golden Knights)
- GM for Vegas Since 2019
- Advanced to the 2020 Western Conference Finals
- Also Played in the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals
Now, let’s talk about the 2021-2022 NHL GMs who could be let go by their respective teams. The rankings from 10-6 are the GMs that have a warm seat for 2021-2022. Meanwhile, the rankings from 6-1 describe the general managers that have the hottest seat going into the 2021-2022 campaign. Without further adieu, let’s reveal the hot seat general managers for the upcoming season.
Top 10 NHL GMs Who Could be Fired During the 2021-2022 Season
Warm Seat (10-6)
10. Joe Sakic (Avalanche)
- GM for Colorado Since 2014
- 6-5-1 Record to Begin the 2021-2022 Campaign (3rd Worst in Central Division)
- Signed G Darcy Kuemper in the Off-Season
- Struggling Start to the Season Despite Being Favored to Win 2022 Stanley Cup
- Has Not Advanced Past the 2nd Round Since 2001
- If Avs Don’t Turn Things Around, Sakic Could be Let Go
9. Tom Fitzgerald (Devils)
- GM for New Jersey Since 2020
- 7-4-3 to Begin the 2021-2022 Season
- Has Only Made the Playoffs Once Since 2012 Stanley Cup Finals (2018)
- Signed G Corey Crawford, Who Eventually Retired
- If Devils Don’t Have Successful Season, Fitzgerald Could be Fired
8. Marc Bergevin (Canadiens)
- GM for Montreal Since 2012
- 4-12-2 Record to Begin the 2021-2022 Campaign (2nd Worst in Atlantic Division)
- G Carey Price Took a Leave of Absence at the Start of the Season
- Lost Corey Perry to Lightning in Free Agency
- Also Lost Tomas Tatar to Devils in Free Agency
- If Habs Don’t Make the Playoffs, Bergevin Could be Let Go
7. Jim Nill (Stars)
- GM for Dallas Since 2013
- 6-6-2 Record to Begin the 2021-2022 Season (4th Worst in Central Division)
- Signed G Braden Holtby in the Off-Season
- Missed the Playoffs Last Season
- If Stars Fail to Reach the 2021-2022 Postseason, Nill Could be Fired
6. Jarmo Kekalainen (Blue Jackets)
- GM for Columbus Since 2013
- 8-5-0 Record to Begin the 2021-2022 Campaign (3rd Worst in Metropolitan Division)
- Only Won a Playoff Series Once in Franchise History
- Fired Head Coach John Tortorela in the Off-Season
- Traded Cam Atkinson to Flyers for Jakub Voracek in the Off-Season
- If Columbus Fails to Advance in the 2021-2022 Playoffs…
- …Jarmo Kekalainen Could be Let Go
Hot Seat (5-3)
5. Doug Wilson (Sharks)
- GM for San Jose Since 2003
- 8-6-1 Record to Begin the 2021-2022 Season (3rd Worst in Pacific Division)
- No Playoff Appearances Since 2018-2019
- Has Not Won a Postseason Series Since 2018-2019
- If Sharks Don’t Make the Playoffs in 2021-2022, Wilson Could be Let Go
4. Rob Blake (Kings)
- GM for Los Angeles Since 2017
- 8-5-2 Record to Begin the 2021-2022 Campaign (4th Worst in Pacific Division)
- No Playoff Appearances Since 2017-2018
- Has Not Won a Postseason Series Since 2013-2014
3. Jim Benning (Canucks)
- Fired on Monday, December 6, 2021
- GM for Vancouver Since 2014
- 5-9-2 Record to begin the 2021-2022 Season (2nd Worst in Pacific Division)
- Only Won a Playoff Series Once in Benning’s Tenure with Vancouver (2020)
- Has Not Been to the Western Conference Finals Since 2011
Hottest Seat (2-1)
2. Bill Armstrong (Coyotes)
- GM for Arizona Since 2020
- 2-13-1 Record to Begin the 2021-2022 Campaign (Worst in the NHL)
- Has Only Won a Postseason Series Once Since 2011 West Finals (2020)
1. Pierre Dorion (Senators)
- GM for Ottawa Since 2016
- 4-10-1 Record to Begin the 2021-2022 Season (Worst in the East)
- No Playoff Appearances Since 2016-2017
- Has Not Won a Postseason Series Since 2016-2017
- Signed LW Brady Tkachuk to 7-Year Extension Recently
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