The Ottawa Senators are not alone in their quest for a new head coach. As the team continues their search for a replacement for former coach Guy Boucher, they are joined by several other NHL teams in the same pursuit.
The Senators fired Boucher on March 1st, after a disappointing season that saw the team sitting at the bottom of the league standings. General Manager Pierre Dorion has since been tasked with finding a new leader for the team.
However, the Senators are not the only team on the hunt for a new head coach. The Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings are also in the market for a new bench boss.
The Ducks parted ways with their head coach Randy Carlyle in February, while the Sabres fired Phil Housley in April. The Oilers and Kings both fired their coaches mid-season, with Ken Hitchcock and Willie Desjardins respectively, and are now looking for a permanent replacement.
This means that there is a limited pool of available coaches for these teams to choose from. The Senators, in particular, may face tough competition as they look for a coach who can turn their struggling team around.
Some potential candidates for the Senators include former NHL coaches such as Alain Vigneault, Joel Quenneville, and Dave Tippett. However, these coaches may also be in demand by other teams, making the search for a new coach even more challenging.
The Senators have stated that they are looking for a coach with experience and a proven track record of success. They also want someone who can work well with young players and help develop their talent.
As the search continues, the Senators are taking their time to ensure they find the right fit for their team. They have not set a specific timeline for hiring a new coach, but it is expected that they will make a decision before the start of the 2019-2020 season.
In the meantime, the Senators have appointed Marc Crawford as their interim head coach. Crawford has previous NHL coaching experience and will lead the team for the remainder of the season.
The search for a new head coach is a crucial decision for the Senators, as they look to rebuild and improve their team. With other teams also in the market for a new coach, the competition is fierce, and the Senators will need to make a wise choice to lead their team to success.
