The world according to Jim: • Boy, this spring got awfully silent awfully fast around here, didn’t it? … • We’ve already discussed the failures of the Lakers and Clippers in their first-round playoff series (and if you haven’t yet checked out The Audible online this week, where Mirjam Swanson and I discussed those series, it’s worth your time). As for the Kings? Rob Blake’s … [Read more...] about Alexander: After another early exit, Kings need fresh ideas
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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Bruins, Devils, Canadiens
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins are reportedly pursuing Rick Tocchet for their head coaching position, while it appears the Anaheim Ducks have decided to hire Joel Quenneville.… … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Ducks, Bruins, Devils, Canadiens
Joel Quenneville hired by Anaheim Ducks for his 1st head coaching job since Blackhawks abuse scandal
The 66-year-old Joel Quenneville was hired by Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek on Thursday for his first coaching job since his resignation from the Florida Panthers 3 1/2 years ago. … [Read more...] about Joel Quenneville hired by Anaheim Ducks for his 1st head coaching job since Blackhawks abuse scandal
Mikko Rantanen and other trade deadline additions are having big impacts on the NHL playoffs
Mikko Rantanen is showing exactly why Dallas was willing to pay such a hefty price to put him the roster. … [Read more...] about Mikko Rantanen and other trade deadline additions are having big impacts on the NHL playoffs
Ducks Name Joel Quenneville Head Coach
12:30 PM: The Ducks have made the hiring of Joel Quenneville official. He will man an NHL bench for the first time since 2021 next season. 10:00 AM: The Anaheim Ducks are expected to name veteran NHL head coach Joel Quenneville as the 12th head coach in franchise history, per TSN’s Darren Dreger. This will be Quenneville’s first coaching job since resigning form the Florida … [Read more...] about Ducks Name Joel Quenneville Head Coach