Jumping the gun juuuuust a little... He's the head coach of the AHL Charlotte Checkers and they have the best record in the AHL. If Velucci becomes a Calder Cup-winning coach, he'll join a list that includes Jon Cooper, Barry Trotz, Bruce Boudreau, Peter Laviolette, John Tortorella and others who went on to have success in the NHL. https://theahl.com/championship-teams Is there a better indicator of coaching success in the NHL? How are former Cup winners and "hot" assistants working out for