Ducks Offer Joel Quenneville Head Coaching Position

Joel Quenneville, a three-time Stanley Cup-winning coach and the second-winningest coach in NHL history, has recently interviewed for the Anaheim Ducks' head coaching vacancy following his official reinstatement by the NHL on July 1, 2024. Reports indicate that Quenneville has been offered the position and is considered a strong favorite to accept, though the Ducks are still conducting interviews as part of their process. Quenneville's return to coaching comes after a three-year absence due to his resignation from the Florida Panthers in 2021, which followed an investigation into his inadequate response to sexual assault allegations involving the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010. The NHL stated that Quenneville has demonstrated sincere remorse and greater awareness of leadership responsibilities during his time away from the league. The Ducks, who are in the midst of a rebuild and have missed the playoffs for seven consecutive seasons, hope Quenneville's experience and success will help guide their promising young roster. The final decision now rests with Quenneville as Anaheim positions itself as the frontrunner for his return to the NHL.