- Betting odds are now available for who will be the next head coach of the New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, and Columbus Blue Jackets.
- Gerard Gallant is the favorite to take over the Rangers (+250), Bruce Boudreau holds the shortest odds for the Coyotes (+250), and Rikard Gronberg is the top choice for the Blue Jackets (+325).
NEW YORK – The NHL regular season has ended which means that many teams will be preparing their search teams to find a new head coach.
Finding a new boss is never an easy process. This new manager is supposed to come into a negative situation and right the ship amid a whole host of possible issues.
In the NHL, there are a number of teams that are looking for a new head coach for the 2022 season. Out of those teams, betting odds are currently available for who will be the next head coach of the New York Rangers, the Arizona Coyotes, and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
All of the odds are available via the major online sportsbooks, with some familiar names high up in the running.
New York Rangers
The first team looking for a new boss is the New York Rangers who just fired coach David Quinn after three disappointing seasons.
The bookies have pegged former Vegas Golden Knights boss Gerard Gallant as the man most likely to take the job.
Next Full Time Head Coach Of The New York Rangers
- Gerard Gallant +250
- Bob Hartley +400
- Kris Knoblauch +500
- Bruce Boudreau +550
- John Tortorella +750
- Claude Julien +900
The Rangers had endured a tough begin to their self-proclaimed rebuild.
The team issued a letter to fans back in 2018 that they would be entering a rebuild under Quinn, signing him to a five year deal.
Three years into that deal, Quinn is looking for a new job as the Rangers find themselves in fifth place in the East Division on the outside of the playoff conversation.
There are many options for the next Rangers coach, including former boss John Tortorella, who just was fired by the Blue Jackets.
However, those looking to wager would be best to put their money on Gallant, who had a very successful run with Vegas before his untimely firing last season.
Arizona Coyotes
Next up on the job search is the Arizona Coyotes, who are parting ways with Rick Tocchet after four years on the job.
The Coyotes made the playoffs during the 2020 COVID-altered season, but failed to carry that momentum into 2021 where they sit in fifth place in the West Division.
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Now, those looking to bet on the NHL can wager on the next coach for the ‘Yotes, with journeyman manager Bruce Boudreau listed as the favorite.
Next Full Time Head Coach Of The Arizona Coyotes
- Bruce Boudreau +250
- Claude Julien +250
- Gerard Gallant +220
- John Tortorella +600
- Travis Green +1000
- Rod Brind’Amour +1100
Coyotes fans received the news this week that Tocchet would not be returning for the future via a release from general manager Bill Armstrong.
"After meeting with Rick, we have agreed that a coaching change is in the best interest of the club," said Armstrong. "This was a very difficult decision, but we believe that it is time for a new direction and new leadership. Rick is a very good coach and an incredible person, and we sincerely appreciate all his hard work and dedication to the Coyotes the past four years."
Now, Coyotes fans could be welcoming Bruce Boudreau in the box in 2021.
Boudreau is a former player and longtime coach who had solid stints with the Washington Capitals, Anaheim Ducks, and Minnesota Wild, where he was relieved of the job in 2020.
Bringing in Boudreau to an already talented Arizona team could be the right move for the future of the franchise.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Finally, the last set of odds comes from the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are looking for a new coach after the departure of John Tortorella.
Next Full Time Head Coach Of The Columbus Blue Jackets
- Rikard Gronborg +325
- Mike Velucci +325
- Bruce Boudreau +500
- Bob Hartley +500
- Kevin Dineen +500
- Jukka Jalonen +550
- Gerard Gallant +600
- Claude Julien +650
Tortorella will be ending his six-year stiny with the Blue Jackets after the team finished dead last in the Central Division, scoring 48 points with a record of 18-26.
The Blue Jackets are favored to take either Rikard Gronborg or Mike Velucci to be the next man in charge in Columbus.
Gronborg is currently the coach of the ZSC Lions located in Zurich, Switzerland. He would be the newest coach to make the transition from a foreign league to the NHL.
Mike Velucci is an assistant for the Pittsburgh Penguins and has been around the NHL for over twenty years.
Bettors looking to make a profit here can place bets on both Gronborg and Velucci and still come out profitable if either are hired.
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