Joel Quenneville is back in the NHL, according to reports. The 3-time <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> winning head coach is expected to sign with one of the most exciting teams, coaching in the league for the first time since the 2021-22 season, when he resigned in October from his job with the Florida Panthers.



After being suspended by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> for over two years, Quenneville was reinstated in July 2024 to pursue a job in the league. However, he waited another year before finally returning behind the bench, reportedly signing with a rising organization featuring a promising pool of prospects and young talent.



Hockey-wise: Quenneville was one of the most exciting talents available in the coaching carousel. Yet, many organizations didn’t want to seek him due to the Kyle Beach case in the Blackhawks during the 2010 Stanley Cup run, in which Coach Q’s involvement arose much suspicion around the league.



Regardless, the NHL and its independent investigation has decided Quenneville is fit to coach again in the league, and one promising team has reportedly decided to sign the 3-time Stanley Cup champion ahead of the 2025-26 season.



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According to reports from TSN’s Darren Dreger, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a> are signing Joel Quenneville to their vacant head coaching job ahead of a pivotal campaign for the team led on the ice by Troy Terry, Mason McTavish, and Leo Carlsson.


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<h2>No longer mighty</h2>



The Anaheim Ducks might not feature the most physically-imposing, though they ranked 12th for most hits delivered in the past season, but they boast an aggresive, fast-paced lineup starring some of the most exciting young talents in the league.



With the likes of Carlsson, Trevor Zegras, McTavish, and Lukas Dostal, the Ducks have the fifth-youngest team in the NHL, with an average age of 26.65 years old, per Elite Prospects.



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<h2>Power move</h2>



Upon arrival, Quenneville will find himself in a young locker room, hoping to make use of his extensive knowledge and experience to mold a contending roster, which can stand its ground against some of the juggernauts in the NHL.


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It won’t be a smooth-sailing journey for the Ducks, and Quenneville’s arrival is bound to stir the pot among media and fans. Still, the Anaheim organization felt the need to return to its roots—pulling off a vintage, quintessential Mighty Ducks move to finally spark their rise in the NHL.

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3x Stanley Cup champion Joel Quenneville reportedly returns to the league with intriguing team

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After more than two years on suspension, Joel Quenneville is closing in on a return to coaching in the NHL. The three-time Stanley Cup-winning head coach, previously with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-blackhawks">Chicago Blackhawks</a>, is conducting interviews with several franchises, and a surprising frontrunner has emerged.



The Blackhawks are one of the handful of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> franchises in an active search for their next head coach. After David Carle stepped down from the race for the Hawks’ vacant job, the team in Chicago is still acephalous when it comes to their bench.



Quenneville, who hoisted three Stanley Cups during his ten-year stay in Windy City, could emerge as a strong candidate to succeed interim coach Anders Sorensen. However, there are some roadblocks impeding a smooth return.



On the one hand, fans and the organization might not be on board with Coach Q’s return, due to the allegations that have sidelined him from the NHL from 2021 until July 2024, when he was officially allowed to seek employment in the league.



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On the other hand, the Blackhawks may be looking for a different coaching style, one that’s more in line with their young, up-and-coming roster. However, another rebuilding team might be trending toward signing Quenneville.


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According to reports from insiders Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross, Quenneville interviewed with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a> for the head coaching job, and is considered a strong candidate. Though it’s still early in the process, and the Ducks will conduct interviews with other candidates. 



<h2>Former teammate</h2>



As noted by Seravalli, there is a strong link between the Ducks and Quenneville, which could signal the 66-year-old coach is trending towards the franchise in Anaheim. Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek and Quenneville were teammates with the Hartford Whalers during the 1989-90 season.



<h2>Carle is not headed to Chicago</h2>



Perhaps the biggest question mark in the NHL’s coaching market, surrounds David Carle, the University of Denver and Team USA U-20 head coach, who is in consideration by every franchise without an official head coach.



The Blackhawks heavily pursued Carle, but he has shut that door and is staying in Denver, at least for now, unless an offer from a different franchise comes his way.


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Along with the Blackhawks and Ducks, the Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Seattle Kraken are also actively searching for a new head coach for the 2025-26 season. It’s unclear whether Carle’s decision reflects a desire to stay in the NCAA, or if it was solely a lack of interest in joining Chicago.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a> missed a crucial opportunity to close the gap on second place in the Pacific Division with a 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. This defeat prevented the Oilers from gaining ground on the Los Angeles Kings, who also suffered a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on the same day. Both teams, the Oilers and Kings, have five games remaining in the NHL regular season.



Cutter Gauthier scored twice in the second period, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks">Ducks</a> goaltender Lukas Dostal delivered an impressive performance, making 45 saves. Mason McTavish also contributed to the Ducks’ offense, helping them snap a two-game losing streak. For the Oilers, Adam Henrique recorded a goal and an assist, while Jeff Skinner also found the net. Rookie goaltender Olivier Rodrigue made 18 saves in his first NHL start.



“If we finish a road trip like that with a 3-1 record, we’d be very happy. To finish 2-2 after starting 2-0 is disappointing,” said Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch, according to NHL.com. “Tonight’s game felt like one we probably should have won.” 



The Oilers, who were without their point leaders Leon Draisaitl and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">Connor McDavid</a> due to lower-body injuries, played with 11 forwards and six defensemen due to salary cap restrictions.



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<h2>Oilers pay for missed opportunities</h2>



“Sometimes, with fewer players, it’s easier for the remaining players to be more involved in the game,” Knoblauch said about the lineup situation. “There were moments where having an extra player on the bench could have helped, whether for matchups or for defense in outnumbered situations.” 


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Despite generating numerous offensive opportunities, the Oilers failed to capitalize, especially on the power play, where they missed six chances. Dostal’s stellar performance in goal for the Ducks proved to be a decisive factor in the final outcome.



<h2>Looking ahead for the Oilers</h2>



The loss to the Ducks marked the end of the Oilers’ four-game road trip, leaving them with a 2-2 record. Although the team was disappointed not to collect more points on the road, they will look to learn from this experience as they regroup for the remaining regular season games. The health of Draisaitl and McDavid will be crucial to the Oilers’ playoff aspirations as they head into the final stretch of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season.

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In a game full of emotions and unexpected twists, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a> pulled off an impressive comeback to beat the New York Rangers 5-4 in overtime. The night featured a stellar performance from Mason McTavish, who sealed the win with a decisive goal 59 seconds into extra time.



Leo Carlsson shone with a goal and three assists, while Olen Zellweger and Cutter Gauthier each contributed a goal and an assist. Lukas Dostal made 26 crucial saves for the Ducks (32-32-8), who showed remarkable tenacity by scoring twice in the final six minutes of regulation to force overtime.



On the other hand, J.T. Miller, Alexis Lafrenière, and Adam Fox each had a goal and an assist for the Rangers (34-32-7), with Artemi Panarin adding two assists and Igor Shesterkin making 28 saves. However, the Rangers suffered their fifth loss in six games, deepening their struggles.



Rangers coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Peter Laviolette</a> expressed his frustration after the game, stating, “We made mistakes, and the mistakes ended up in the back of our net,“ according to NHL.com.



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McTavish’s game-winning goal, a deflection of a pass from Jackson LaCombe, capped a comeback that began with a goal from Gauthier, who capitalized on a rebound from Carlsson to cut the deficit to 4-3. Shortly after, Zellweger tied the game with a precise shot from the right circle, just after the Ducks had killed a penalty. “We were in charge of the game going into the third period, twice,” Laviolette said. “We don’t execute and get it done, so that’s disappointing. As disappointing as it gets.“


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<h2>The ineffectiveness of the Rangers</h2>



The game was marked by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers’</a> struggles on the power play, as they failed to capitalize on a 5-on-3 advantage for 1:36 in the third period. “Our [power play] unit basically gave them the game tonight,“ Miller said. “They scored, basically, twice against us.” This proved to be a turning point in Anaheim’s comeback, as the Rangers’ inability to convert their opportunities ultimately cost them the game.



<h2>What’s next for the Rangers?</h2>



The loss leaves the Rangers in a precarious position in their playoff fight. A lack of consistency and defensive lapses continue to hurt them at a crucial time in the season. 


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The Ducks, on the other hand, showed impressive resilience, pulling off a comeback that could boost their morale for the remainder of the season. With the Eastern Conference playoff race tightening, every game becomes increasingly vital for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> teams involved.

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It may be time to let go. It won’t erase the pain, but it might be better than holding on to vague hope. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> continue their downward spiral into the abyss, headlined by the team’s seven-game losing slump. After the defeat against the Anaheim Ducks, interim head coach Joe Sacco needed only seven words to deliver a blunt, soul-crushing admission about the 2024-25 NHL season.



Few could have predicted such a dramatic, disheartening campaign after last season’s postseason exit in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the Bruins are looking unrecognizable compared to last year’s version. 



It’s been a farewell <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season in Beantown; head coach Jim Montgomery was just the first household name to be shown the door, with many others following suit throughout the campaign. Brad Marchand, the franchise’s captain, was the most impactful departure, marking the beginning of a true new era in Boston—though not necessarily a better one.



The Bruins are looking like a complete trainwreck night in and night out. During a tight, contested game in Anaheim, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks">Ducks</a> star Leo Carlsson scored shorthanded to break the ice—and seemingly Boston’s fight and grit as well. The Ducks would go on to steamroll the Bruins by a score of 6-2. 



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Following the backbreaking loss, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Sacco</a> issued a harsh seven-word confession. “It’s a frustrating time right now,” Boston coach Joe Sacco said, via NHL.com, perhaps waving the white flag on the Spoked B’s season.


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<h2>Recipe for disaster</h2>



Boston has struggled in almost every phase of the game lately and throughout the NHL season. Goaltending has been under scrutiny, as have the special teams, whose efficiency rates are alarming. However, one recurring issue in the Bruins’ outings is their lack of scoring and their tendency to concede the first goal in nearly every matchup.



“When you get down a few goals like we do, you start to try to play catch-up hockey and you open yourself up for more mistakes, and that’s the problem right now,” Sacco explained.


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Over the last ten games, in which Boston holds a 2-7-1 record, the Bruins have scored the first goal in only two of those matchups. Sixty minutes is a long time, and leads can appear and vanish in an instant, but constantly playing from behind is hardly a winning formula, and Sacco’s Bruins have experienced it firsthand.

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Sacco's disheartening 7-word message sums up Bruins' disastrous NHL season

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks">Anaheim Ducks</a> inflicted a tough 6-2 defeat on the Boston Bruins in the NHL, deepening the crisis for the Boston team. Leo Carlsson shone with two goals, while Jackson LaCombe and Alex Killorn contributed two points each. The win, which marks the Ducks’ second in three games, contrasts sharply with the Bruins’ seven-game losing streak—their worst stretch since 2010.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/david-pastrnak">David Pastrnak</a>, despite scoring a goal, expressed the team’s frustration and the urgent need to reconnect and build something positive in the remaining nine games of the season. The loss exposed the Bruins’ defensive weaknesses and their inability to maintain cohesion on the ice.



“It’s a frustrating time right now,“ Bruins coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joe-sacco">Joe Sacco</a> said, according to NHL.com. “When you get down a few goals like we do, you start to try to play catch-up hockey and you open yourself up for more mistakes, and that’s the problem right now.”



Visibly frustrated, David Pastrnak added: “A lot of disconnection, and every goal started in the O-zone,” he said. “Lost the puck or unforced mistake, and then we are defending.” Pastrnak emphasized the need for the team to reconnect and find a way to build something positive in the remaining games.



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<h2>A game dominated by the Ducks</h2>



The game began with a shorthanded goal by Leo Carlsson, giving the Ducks an early lead. Anaheim dominated the first period, outshooting Boston 15-5. In the second period, an own goal by Michael Callahan extended the Ducks’ lead to 2-0.


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Pastrnak pulled one back for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Bruins</a> with a 5-on-3 power-play goal, but the Ducks quickly responded with goals from Jackson LaCombe and Cutter Gauthier, making it 4-1. In the third period, Carlsson and Mason McTavish sealed the victory for Anaheim. A late goal by Morgan Geekie cut the deficit for Boston, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.



<h2>Bruins struggle to find cohesion at a critical time</h2>



The loss to the Ducks deepens the Bruins’ struggles, leaving them with a monumental task to salvage their season. Disconnection on the ice and costly defensive mistakes have plagued the team, which is struggling to regain the cohesion needed to compete at the highest level. 


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Pastrnak’s urgency to rebuild and reconnect reflects the gravity of the situation and the need for immediate change. The Bruins are desperately seeking a way to finish the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season on a positive note and regain lost confidence.

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NHL News: Bruins star David Pastrnak sends strong message on costly mistakes after tough loss to Ducks

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jim-harbaugh">Jim Harbaugh</a> gave a pregame speech to the Anaheim Ducks before their matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes at Honda Center, but it ultimately had little effect. The home team struggled, managing just two goals in a lopsided defeat.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks">Ducks</a> shared Harbaugh’s speech on their social media accounts, receiving positive reactions from fans. The NFL head coach referenced the Kentucky Derby and the intense moments leading up to one of the world’s most prestigious horse races.



Despite coming off a 4-1 road win against the Predators, the Ducks couldn’t carry that momentum back home. Even after hearing from the Chargers’ head coach, they fell short against a Hurricanes team fighting for position in the Eastern Conference’s Metro Division.



The Ducks remain hopeful for a playoff push, but after a 5-2 loss to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes">Hurricanes</a>, they now sit sixth in the Western Conference’s Wild Card race. Anaheim lost control in the third period, surrendering three goals that sealed their fate.



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<h2>A Game to Forget Against Carolina</h2>



The Hurricanes struck first, an early warning sign for Anaheim. Mark Jankowski opened the scoring at the 8-minute mark of the second period, but the Ducks responded with a tying goal from Alex Killorn at 13:04. After the game, Killorn admitted the team wasn’t strong enough. “Have to be a little stronger on our sticks and in front of the net,” he said.


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Anaheim defended well in the first period, but things unraveled as the game progressed. The third period was particularly brutal, as the Ducks conceded three goals while only managing one—scored by Trevor Zegras, marking his second straight <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> game with a goal.



<h2>Harbaugh No Stranger to Motivational Speeches</h2>



Harbaugh is well known for delivering fiery speeches in the NFL. As head coach of the Chargers, he frequently rallies his players in the locker room, with his postgame speeches often gaining traction online—especially after his impressive first season, which saw the team reach the playoffs.

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Harbaugh’s pregame speech fails to save Ducks from Hurricanes’ blowout

The Washington Capitals continue their unstoppable run in the 2024-25 NHL season, dominantly imposing their will over opponents both on the road and in D.C. Despite failing to score against the Anaheim Ducks during the Caps’ 7-4 triumph, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-ovechkin">Alex Ovechkin</a> recorded three assists, receiving a very powerful message from a young star on the roster.



While Ovechkin’s chase for Wayne Gretzky’s goals record has grabbed headlines all over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>, it wasn’t the Russian goal-machine who captured the spotlight during Washington’s away victory in Anaheim.



Alexei Protas was the man of the hour at Honda Center, scoring his first career hat trick and securing Washington’s fifth straight win as the red-hot <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Capitals</a> maintain their dominant form.



Protas netted his third goal of the evening on an empty net, primarily assisted by Ovi, who made a selfless play, passing to Protas instead of shooting to the unmanned crease, which could’ve put him even closer to Gretzky’s scoring record. After the game, Protas delivered a strong comment to his captain.



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“With an unreal accomplishment coming up and he makes that play, and how happy he is for me, that says everything about him as a teammate,” Alexei Protas stated postgame, per NHL.com. “I just saw the eye contact with ‘Ovi’.”


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<h2>Ovechkin met with Ducks legend Teemu Selanne</h2>



NHL Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne was in attendance during the Capitals game at Honda Center, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anaheim-ducks">Ducks</a>‘ idol wanted to attend Ovechkin’s visit to Ducktown. 



“You see the hype and everybody around the team and the League, they can’t wait for when this is going to happen because this is something really special,” Sellane admitted about Ovechkin’s chase for the NHL all-time goals record.



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“It was nice to see him,” Ovechkin said of Selanne. “Obviously, he’s legend and a great human being. I was lucky enough to play against those guys who were superstars back then.”


 

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After the win in Anaheim, the Capitals will continue their West Coast road trip with games against the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks on March 13 and 15, respectively.

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