We discussed at length last year that this is a coach who publicly calls out his players, not just once, but at every single opportunity. He holds grudges and permascratches some young, talented players. He affects the air that he doesn't need to play young players, teach them, or have them improve.
Honestly, I have been disenchanted almost immediately with him. I thought it was strange he didn't get rehired after having a good run as interim head coach prior to the Preds, but the Panthers are unquestionably better without him.
Look, he got them to lock in after pulling a mega stunt with canceling their Vegas plans. Otherwise, he has made a lot of very questionable decisions with numerous players.
I thought Hynes was bottom. I still think he might be. I don't know that Brunette is much better, unfortunately.