A timeline of Gerard Gallant’s NHL coaching career

By Ben Gotz

Las Vegas Review-Journal

5 years ago

Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant waves at fans during “Stick Salute to Vegas and Our ... — Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant waves at fans during “Stick Salute to Vegas and Our Fans” on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Fremont Street Experience, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto

Florida Panthers head coach Gerard Gallant talks to the players during a timeout during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Gerard Gallant, right, former Florida Panthers head coach, waits for a cab after being relieved of his duties following an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Gerard Gallant on Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Las Vegas. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley, from left, team head coach Gerard Gallant and general team manager George McPhee, during a press conference at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Las Vegas. Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-Journal @Erik_Verduzco

Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant at City National Arena on Thursday, September 14, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto

Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant signs autographs during the team’s first fan fest at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph

Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant, left, looks on as George McPhee, general manager of the team, speaks during NHL hockey media day for the Stanley Cup Final at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

George McPhee, general manager of the Golden Knights, center right, addresses the crowd alongside head coach Gerard Gallant during the "Stick Salute to Vegas and Our Fans" held by the Golden Knights at the 3rd Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant looks on during practice at City National Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Golden Knights Head Coach Gerard Gallant argues a point with a referee during the first period of Game 6 of an NHL Western Conference quarterfinal series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 21, 2019. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant argues a call versus the San Jose Sharks during the third period of their NHL season-opening hockey game at the T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant, left, and assistant coach Ryan Craig, right, talk with their players including Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) and Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves (75) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against Vancouver Canucks in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (Chitose Suzuki / Las Vegas Review-Journal) @chitosephoto

Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant, right, and assistant coach Mike Kelly, left, are seen during the third period of an NHL hockey game against Vancouver Canucks in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (Chitose Suzuki / Las Vegas Review-Journal) @chitosephoto

Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant is seen during the third period of an NHL hockey game against Vancouver Canucks in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (Chitose Suzuki / Las Vegas Review-Journal) @chitosephoto

Florida Panthers head coach Gerard Gallant arrives at the NHL hockey All-Star game skills competition Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Gerard Gallant’s NHL coaching career

— 2001 — Reaches NHL as assistant with Columbus Blue Jackets.

— Jan. 1, 2004 — Becomes Blue Jackets coach after Doug MacLean resigns.

Columbus Blue Jackets interim coach Gerard Gallant, center, gestures from behind the bench Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, against the Los Angeles Kings in Columbus, Ohio. Gallant said the week off for the All-Star break has given his team a little time to regroup. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

— Nov. 13, 2006 — Fired by Columbus after a 56-76-4 record with no playoff appearances.

— June 13, 2007 — Hired as assistant with New York Islanders. Stays for two seasons.

— June 15, 2012 — Returns to NHL as assistant with Montreal Canadiens.

— June 21, 2014 — Named coach of Florida Panthers.

— Jan. 31, 2016 — Coaches in first NHL All-Star Game after leading Panthers to 24-12-5 start.

— April 9, 2016 — Panthers finish regular season with franchise-record 103 points.

— Nov. 27, 2016 — Fired by Panthers after 11-10-1 start.

Gerard Gallant, former Florida Panthers head coach, gets into a cab after being relieved of his duties following an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

— April 13, 2017 — Becomes first coach in Golden Knights history.

— Jan. 28, 2018 — Coaches in second NHL All-Star Game and leads Pacific Division to victory.

— May 20, 2018 — Knights win Western Conference.

— June 20, 2018 — Wins Jack Adams Award for best coach.

Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant poses with the Jack Adams Award during the NHL Awards at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

— April 23, 2019 — Knights’ second season ends in controversial fashion with Game 7 overtime loss to Peter DeBoer’s San Jose Sharks.

— Jan. 3, 2020 — Named to coach third All-Star Game.

— Jan. 15, 2020 — Fired by Knights after 24-19-6 start and replaced by DeBoer.

Contact Ben Gotz at bgotz@reviewjournal.com. Follow @BenSGotz on Twitter.

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