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NHL leads North American sports in midseason coach firings
The 39 in-season firings of an NHL coach over the past 10 years:
Anaheim Ducks: Randy Carlyle, 2011
Boston Bruins: Claude Julien, 2017
Buffalo Sabres: Lindy Ruff, 2013
Buffalo Sabres: Ron Rolston, 2013
Carolina Hurricanes: Peter Laviolette, 2009
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
Montreal Canadiens: Michel Therrien, 2017
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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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(hash)
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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(hash)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
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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Manager won World Series with team before being fired
