John Scott to coach the All-Star Game?

In case you missed the news yesterday, the Vegas Golden Knights announced, somewhat out of the blue, that they’ve fired head coach Gerard Gallant and assistant coach Mike Kelly. 

Taking Gallant’s place behind the Vegas bench will be former San Jose Sharks head coach Peter DeBoer. Seriously? The former coach of the team’s biggest rival? Seriously.

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Suffice it to say, this news sent shockwaves through the entire NHL. 

Not only is Gallant one of the most respected and well-liked coaches in the entire NHL, the Golden Knights are just three points back of the Pacific Division lead. There’s no denying the fact that the team can be better, but… this isn’t a team in peril like other teams who have made coaching changes this season. DeBoer’s firing in San Jose made perfect sense. Ditto for Peter Laviolette with the Nashville Predators and Mike Babcock with the Toronto Maple Leafs. But… Gallant? Odd.

In any case, with Gallant out in Vegas, we’re left with a pressing question: “Who will coach the Pacific Division in the 2020 NHL All-Star Game?” With Gallant now on the unemployment line, the job likely falls to Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet or Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Green. But… how about this for an option: From rNHL All-Star Game MVP John Scott?

Yes! Let’s make this happen! Where’s the petition?