BEST OF THE NHL 2013

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville, bottom left, speaks to his team during NHL hockey practice, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Chicago. The Blackhawks are scheduled to begin their lockout-shortened, 48-game regular season against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) AP

Coaches on hot seat

1. Joel Quenneville, Chicago — Too much talent for there not to be results. Mediocre goaltending can be a coach killer.

2. Todd McLellan, San Jose — Perennial playoff disappointments might see regular-season shakeup if things start poorly.

3. Joe Sacco, Colorado — Young assistants (Tim Army, David Quinn) waiting in the wings if Avalanche can’t find traction.