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Carolina Hurricanes: 5 thoughts on how to shake things up

By Andrew Miller

RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 27: Justin Williams #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates his assist on a goal by teammate Jeff Skinner #53 during an NHL game against the St. Louis Blues on October 27, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 27: Justin Williams #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates his assist on a goal by teammate Jeff Skinner #53 during an NHL game against the St. Louis Blues on October 27, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Bill Peters of the Carolina Hurricanes getsures during third period action against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on November 4, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Bill Peters of the Carolina Hurricanes getsures during third period action against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on November 4, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images) /

5. Explore other options if Peters is let go

There’s some very intriguing options on the open market right now in terms of head coaching candidates. Early season coaching changes have become a popular move for struggling teams in recent years.

However, thinking about firing Peters is a premature reaction right now. Rough stretches happen and the management and fan base needs to give him a chance to respond well. Both Peters and Muller inherited rough situations after former head coach Paul Maurice departed.

Some of the more attractive options on the open market include former Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabers coach Dan Bylsma, veteran Bob Hartley, and current Montreal Canadiens scout Michel Therrien.

Carolina rarely goes after big names on the market for a head coaching position. Yet, few things would cause a bigger shake up more than bringing in a coach that is known across the entire league. It would be an interesting move for the Canes.

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