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.