Alan Bass: How to Not Get Fired From a Coaching Job One of the biggest reasons that an NHL coach gets fired is because his players are not playing to their fullest potential. Unfortunately, because it is much easier to fire one coach, rather than 20 players, coaches often get the majority of the blame, deserved or not. However, one thing that coaches can and do control, is their players’ motivation levels.

Don't take one.....that's the only way

They are hired to get fired

#7. In Buffalo only: be a former Sabre. You don't even have to be a very good one.

The easiest way to not get fired is to work for Poile. I'm not sure he's ever fired a coach before.

#7. In Buffalo only: be a former Sabre. You don't even have to be a very good one.
- buffalofan19

Or get a buddy who's a GM....

to get fired work for lou, you can make the playoffs and be fired a game or 2 before the playoffs start

Is this a serious question or comment? Because it really needs a one word answer or explanation.

Win.

absolutely impossible.

Unless you work for Regeir or Poille, getting fired is eventually inevitable