With the Wild in the market for the third head coach in team history, staff writer Michael Russo takes a look at some possible candidates. Here's a sampling:
KEN HITCHCOCK
Guided the Stars to the Stanley Cup title in 1999 and also coached the Flyers and Blue Jackets.
CRAIG MACTAVISH
Known as an outstanding defensive player, he had Edmonton one victory from the Stanley Cup title in 2006.
ANDY MURRAY
Plenty of Minnesota ties as a former North Stars assistant and Shattuck- St. Mary's coach.
• If you want a more expanded look at possible Wild coaches-- and some names that just might surprise you -- turn to C8.