Current NHL head coaches played NCAA hockey1 and two coaches college hockey before joining the league.
1 – Flyers coach Dave Hakstol (North Dakota), Red Wings’ Jeff Blashill (Ferris State), Penguins’ Mike Sullivan (Boston Univ.), Devils’ John Hynes (Boston Univ.), Blue Jackets’ John Tortorella (Maine), Islanders’ Doug Weight (Lake Superior State),...