Joel Quenneville lands new role with Anaheim Ducks following long suspension

Joel Quenneville is back in the world of hockey. The Anaheim Ducks have brought on Joel Quenneville as their next head coach. He may be the most successful head coach in NHL history. This is his first job in almost four years. He resigned from the NHL in 2021 following a report that he had not acted appropriately when handling a serious incident in Chicago.He says he has learned from that incident and wants to move forward and start again.Joel Quenneville was at one time the best NHL coach. He won three Stanley Cups as Blackhawks coach. But in 2021, he resigned from the Florida Panthers after a report indicated that the Blackhawks handled an allegation of sexual abuse by a player poorly. Joel Quenneville asserted that he had no idea how serious the situation was at the time but confessed that he ought to have asked more questions.The Ducks report they looked hard at what transpired. They also interviewed individuals Joel Quenneville worked with while he was away. They feel he is genuinely remorseful and has done a good job of reforming. Ducks GM Pat Verbeek, a former teammate of Joel Quenneville’s, indicated he feels Joel should get another chance. Joel Quenneville edged out other candidates to be hired and indicated he is thrilled to be back in the profession.The Ducks are a young team. They did a lot better last season but still missed the playoffs. They are hoping that Joel Quenneville will be able to help them improve even more. He has 969 wins as a coach, the second most in NHL history. He has coached young teams before, such as the Blackhawks before they were champions.The fans are eagerly waiting for his comeback, but some are concerned due to his history. The Ducks indicate they hear and are taking it seriously. They want to win games but also want to do the right thing.Joel Quenneville indicated he has learned a great deal over the past four years. He has worked with organizations that prevent abuse and make hockey safer for all. He indicates he knows he made errors, but he is prepared to be a better coach and leader now.Also Read: Offseason Buzz: Bowen Byram’s Future, Joel Quenneville’s Coaching Return, And Calgary Flames’ Strategy