Ducks Hire Quenneville Amid Controversy

The Anaheim Ducks are set to hire Joel Quenneville as head coach, marking his return to the NHL after his 2021 suspension for mishandling the Chicago Blackhawks' 2010 sexual assault scandal involving Kyle Beach. Before deciding to hire him, the Ducks consulted advocacy programs and Beach himself, determining Quenneville had demonstrated sincere remorse and personal development. The NHL reinstated Quenneville, Stan Bowman, and Al MacIsaac in July 2024 after emphasizing their personal improvements. Quenneville, a three-time Stanley Cup winner with the second-most coaching victories in NHL history, replaces Greg Cronin, who was credited with developing Anaheim’s young core but could not end their seven-year playoff drought. The hiring has sparked significant backlash from fans and the hockey community due to Quenneville's role in the scandal. The Ducks hope he can guide their young roster back to the playoffs despite the controversy surrounding his return.