NHL Leads North American Sports In Midseason Coach Firings

The 38 in-season firings of an NHL coach over the past 10 years:

Anaheim Ducks: Randy Carlyle, 2011(asterisk)

Boston Bruins: Claude Julien, 2017(asterisk)

Buffalo Sabres: Lindy Ruff, 2013

Buffalo Sabres: Ron Rolston, 2013

Carolina Hurricanes: Peter Laviolette, 2009(asterisk)

Carolina Hurricanes: Paul Maurice, 2011

Chicago Blackhawks: Denis Savard, 2008+

Columbus Blue Jackets: Ken Hitchcock, 2010

Columbus Blue Jackets: Todd Richards, 2015

Edmonton Oilers: Dallas Eakins, 2014

Florida Panthers: Kevin Dineen, 2013

Florida Panthers: Gerard Gallant, 2016

Los Angeles Kings: Terry Murray, 2012+

Minnesota Wild: Mike Yeo, 2016

Montreal Canadiens: Guy Carbonneau, 2009

Montreal Canadiens: Jacques Martin, 2011

New Jersey Devils: John MacLean, 2010

New Jersey Devils: Peter DeBoer, 2014

New York Islanders: Scott Gordon, 2010

New York Islanders: Jack Capuano, 2017

New York Rangers: Tom Renney, 2009

Ottawa Senators: Craig Hartsburg, 2009

Ottawa Senators: Paul MacLean, 2014

Philadelphia Flyers: John Stevens, 2009

Philadelphia Flyers: Peter Laviolette, 2013

Pittsburgh Penguins: Michel Therrien, 2009+

Pittsburgh Penguins: Mike Johnston, 2015+

St. Louis Blues: Andy Murray, 2010

St. Louis Blues: Davis Payne, 2011

St. Louis Blues: Ken Hitchcock, 2017

Tampa Bay Lightning: Barry Melrose, 2008

Tampa Bay Lightning: Guy Boucher, 2013

Toronto Maple Leafs: Ron Wilson, 2012

Toronto Maple Leafs: Randy Carlyle, 2015

Washington Capitals: Glen Hanlon, 2007

Washington Capitals: Bruce Boudreau, 2011

Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers: Bob Hartley, 2007

Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers: Claude Noel, 2014

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(asterisk)Coach won the Stanley Cup with team before being fired

+Fired coach's replacement won the Stanley Cup that season

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The 30 in-season firings of an NBA coach over the last 10 years:

Brooklyn/New Jersey Nets: Lawrence Frank, 2009

Brooklyn/New Jersey Nets: Avery Johnson, 2012

Brooklyn New Jersey Nets: Lionel Hollins, 2016

Charlotte Bobcats: Larry Brown, 2010

Chicago Bulls: Scott Skiles, 2007

Cleveland Cavaliers: David Blatt, 2016+

Denver Nuggets: Brian Shaw, 2015

Detroit Pistons: Maurice Cheeks, 2014

Houston Rockets: Kevin McHale, 2015

Indiana Pacers: Jim O'Brien, 2011

Los Angeles Clippers: Mike Dunleavy, 2010

Los Angeles Lakers: Mike Brown, 2012

Memphis Grizzlies: Marc Iavaroni, 2009

Milwaukee Bucks: Scott Skiles, 2013

Minnesota Timberwolves: Randy Wittman, 2008

New Orleans Hornets: Byron Scott, 2009

New York Knicks: Derek Fisher, 2016

Oklahoma City Thunder: P.J. Carlesimo, 2008

Orlando Magic: Jacque Vaughn, 2015

Philadelphia 76ers: Maurice Cheeks, 2008

Phoenix Suns: Nate McMillan, 2009

Phoenix Suns: Alvin Gentry, 2013#

Phoenix Suns: Jeff Hornacek, 2016

Portland Trail Blazers: Nate McMillan, 2012

Sacramento Kings: Reggie Theus, 2008

Sacramento Kings: Paul Westphal, 2011

Sacramento Kings: Mike Malone, 2014

Toronto Raptors: Sam Mitchell, 2008

Washington Wizards: Eddie Jordan, 2008

Washington Wizards: Flip Saunders, 2011

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#Announced as mutual decision

+Fired coach's replacement won NBA title that season

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The 19 in-season firings of a head coach in the NFL over the last 10 years:

Buffalo Bills: Dick Jauron, 2009

Buffalo Bills: Rex Ryan, 2016

Dallas Cowboys: Wade Phillips, 2010

Denver Broncos: Josh McDaniels, 2010

Houston Texans: Gary Kubiak, 2013

Jacksonville Jaguars: Gus Bradley, 2016

Jacksonville Jaguars: Jack Del Rio, 2011

Kansas City Chiefs: Todd Haley, 2011

Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams: Jeff Fisher, 2016

Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams: Scott Linehan, 2008

Miami Dolphins: Tony Sparano, 2011

Miami Dolphins: Joe Philbin, 2015

Minnesota Vikings: Brad Childress, 2010

Oakland Raiders: Lane Kiffin, 2008

Oakland Raiders: Dennis Allen, 2014

Philadelphia Eagles: Chip Kelly, 2015

Tennessee Titans: Ken Whisenhunt, 2015

San Francisco 49ers: Mike Nolan, 2008

San Francisco 49ers: Mike Singletary, 2010

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The 25 in-season firings of an MLB manager over the last 10 years:

Arizona Diamondbacks: A.J. Hinch, 2010

Arizona Diamondbacks: Kirk Gibson, 2014

Atlanta Braves: Fredi Gonzalez, 2016

Baltimore Orioles: Sam Perlozzo, 2007

Baltimore Orioles: Dave Trembley, 2010

Cincinnati Reds: Jerry Narron, 2007

Cleveland Indians: Manny Acta, 2012

Colorado Rockies: Clint Hurdle, 2009

Houston Astros: Phil Garner, 2007

Houston Astros: Cecil Cooper, 2009

Houston Astros: Brad Mills, 2012

Houston Astros: Bo Porter, 2014

Kansas City Royals: Trey Hillman, 2010

Miami/Florida Marlins: Fredi Gonzalez, 2010

Miami/Florida Marlins: Mike Redmond, 2015

Milwaukee Brewers: Ned Yost, 2008

Milwaukee Brewers: Ron Roenicke, 2015

New York Mets: Willie Randolph, 2008

Oakland Athletics: Bob Geren, 2011

Philadelphia Phillies: Charlie Manuel, 2013(asterisk)

San Diego Padres: Bud Black, 2015

Seattle Mariners: John McLaren, 2008

Seattle Mariners: Don Wakamatsu, 2010

Toronto Blue Jays: John Gibbons, 2008

Washington Nationals: Manny Acta, 2009

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(asterisk)Manager won World Series with team before being fired

 

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