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Carolina Hurricanes: 5 best coaching candidates to replace Bill Peters

By Andrew Miller

VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 4: Head coach Darryl Sutter of the Los Angeles Kings looks on from the bench during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena April 4, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 4: Head coach Darryl Sutter of the Los Angeles Kings looks on from the bench during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena April 4, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Dave Tippett of the Arizona Coyotes points toward the ice during third period action against the Chicago Blackhawks at Gila River Arena on February 2, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images
GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Dave Tippett of the Arizona Coyotes points toward the ice during third period action against the Chicago Blackhawks at Gila River Arena on February 2, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images /

109. Pick Analysis. No Current Team. Record: 553-413-120. 5. Scouting Report. Dave Tippett. player

The good news for the Canes as it pertains to bringing over someone like former Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett is that he brings a long pedigree of success and experience along with him. Yet, it’s going to be tough to shake the reputation of missing the playoffs like he did his last few seasons in Arizona.

Tippett’s coaching career spans over the course of more than 1,000 games, dating back to 2002 with the Stars. In his first decade coaching in the NHL, Tippett found a good amount of success in making the playoffs pretty much every year.

However, his last few seasons with the Coyotes saw a rough end to his coaching career to date. Part of the blame for Tippett’s lack of postseason appearances in his final five years with the Coyotes could be considered a fault of the front office.

The Coyotes were still among the worst teams in the league in 2017-18. Tippett leaving the team didn’t do anything to help them out as they struggled mightily in the first half of the regular season. Tippett’s long track record of success in the league makes him a great option for the Canes.

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