Is Jon Cooper on the hot seat?

[UrbanImpact]

If the Bolts lose tonight that would be 3 straight 1st round exits for Tampa, a team who has sold everything to be competitive now.

There were discussions/rumors floating around yesterday that Cooper is on the hot seat and both sides might part ways if this season ends with another early exit.

Cooper would probably be unemployed for 5minutes....especially when his home province Canucks have an open coaching spot.

There's also reports linking Cooper to Utah.

 

[kerrabria]

The coaching isn't the problem. The roster depth and injuries have been the problem.
They're more like the early 2010s Penguins than the early 2020s Penguins.

 

[zegrassyknoll]

Please be in the hot seat
Please Bolts lose today
Please fire him today to make a statement
Please Pat hire him instead of Quenneville

 

[Mirka the Turka]

No. The Bolts won multiple cups with him. Don't change what works.

 

[ExarKun80]

There are at least 20 teams that would fire their HC if he becomes available.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Would be a pretty massive blow to Tampa's operation if he left. So no he isn't on the hot seat lol

 

[viper0220]

If the Bolts lose tonight that would be 3 straight 1st round exits for Tampa, a team who has sold everything to be competitive now.

There were discussions/rumors floating around yesterday that Cooper is on the hot seat and both sides might part ways if this season ends with another early exit.

Cooper would probably be unemployed for 5minutes....especially when his home province Canucks have an open coaching spot.

There's also reports linking Cooper to Utah.

Interesting, he is looking at the head coaching job or something else?

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I think if they don't come back it would make sense he look elsewhere, Tampa would be transitioning to a post Cup Penguins like team, making the playoffs but not winning any rounds. I don't think Utah makes sense because IMO Armstrong and Tourigny have done a very good job so I can't see either getting axed. Also it's Larry Brooks.

 

[BurnabyJoe7]

Doubt he's going anywhere. On paper TB is very average and their core isn't young. Think he's doing well with what he has.

If he does end up moving on it will be his choice because I don't see TB firing him.

Series also ain't over. Bet it goes 7 if they win tonight.

 

[Summer Rose]

I think if they don't come back it would make sense he look elsewhere, Tampa would be transitioning to a post Cup Penguins like team, making the playoffs but not winning any rounds. I don't think Utah makes sense because IMO Armstrong and Tourigny have done a very good job so I can't see either getting axed. Also it's Larry Brooks.

Regarding Tourigny he’s definitely at least earned another year to see if he can coach a team looking to turn the corner on its rebuild and make the playoffs again. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s gone if Utah doesn’t make next year’s playoffs. Cooper would be great to bring in, but I don’t see it happening until after next season.

 

[HanSolo]

I doubt either Bednar or Cooper are gone despite all this discussion.

 

[creg]

Next year is probably our best chance at making a run given that we'll finally be in a position to add to the roster rather than subtracting. We probably have 2 years of actually being a somewhat competitive team before we'll need to start full on rebuilding, would make absolutely no sense to move on from Cooper at this point.

Our issue is a roster construction issue not a coaching issue, which is a reality of winning in the flat cap world.

It's so funny how Marek was speculating on this exact situation as a hypothetical on his show and a day later we have Brooks coming in with one of his "sources"

 

[MiscBrah]

Doubt he's going anywhere. On paper TB is very average and their core isn't young. Think he's doing well with what he has.

If he does end up moving on it will be his choice because I don't see TB firing him.

Series also ain't over. Bet it goes 7 if they win tonight.

TB was the top-scoring team in the league and had the second-highest point differential. Where is this whole thing coming from that they are an average team? They are in a playoff battle with another elite team and coming up a little short. That's just how it goes in the NHL playoffs. It's the hardest trophy to win for a reason.

 

[Huggy]

Please God let Cooper land here.

 

[Ace Card Bedard]

No chance Cooper is gone.

 

[Evilhomer]

There are at least 20 teams that would fire their HC if he becomes available.

Cooper would be out of work for a grand total of 11 seconds.

 

[SirPaste]

Seems like wishful thinking of a fan whose team needs a coach lol

 

[Gizmoskevich]

Cooper only goes if he wants a different challenge/change of scenery.

 

[FiveFourteenSixOne]

Firing Cooper would be the equivalent of going full Simple Jack.

 

[WarriorofTime]

He might leave for Utah but likely of his own accord

 

[Bear of Bad News]

Kraken would gladly take Jon Cooper.

Actually, the Kraken will hire a former player retread.

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

They stuck by him through way tougher times than this.

 

[Mr Nogatco]

Kick his ass to the curb and get torts in there. Get these guys playing real hockey again

 

[atlanticobserver]

I do not think he is on the hot seat for losing to arguably the best team in the league in the first round for the last two seasons.

If Cooper leaves, that would likely be his call. I don't see Brisebois getting rid of him.

If things don't go well next year, then maybe there is a conversation since his deal will be up. But I doubt he would touch a rebuilding team like Utah regardless of who he's friends with. He's really tight with Gretzky, I don't hear anyone saying he's going to Edmonton even though that would make way more sense for both sides.

 

[Mike C]

I doubt either Bednar or Cooper are gone despite all this discussion.

Speaking of gone, anyone find the Art Ross guy yet?