Todd McLellan Emerges as Serious Candidate For Next Head Coach Of the Ottawa Senators

The former head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, Todd McLellan, has emerged as a potential serious candidate to land the head coach position in the Ottawa Senators' organization.

The Senators, currently led by interim head coach Jacques Martin, are having yet another disappointing season, falling short to reaching their goal of making it to the playoffs. Steve Staios, president of hockey operations and general manager in Ottawa, opened up in a new interview about the process of hiring a new head coach.

Todd McLellan emerges as serious contender to become the next head coach of the Ottawa Senators

According to Bruce Garrioch from Toronto Sun, the Ottawa Senators could be interested in hiring Todd McLellan.


McLellan was fired earlier this season by the Los Angeles Kings, where he had a 23-15-10 record. In 1,144 career games as a coach in the NHL, for the San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, he has 598 wins.

Garrioch mentioned that Staios respects McLellan and his work. However, the reporter added that the team missed the playoffs six times in the last nine years.

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios opens up on the search for a new head coach

General manager and president of hockey operations Steve Staios talked about where they're at in the hiring process for a new head coach.

Here's what he said:


While Jacques Martin should keep his functions for the rest of the season, don't be surprised if the organization makes a move early in the summer.

A few teams will be looking for a new head coach after this season, and candidates will be taken quickly. The Sens will need to hurry if they want to get the best one available.

Stay tuned.

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