Fans React to Ducks Controversial Hire of Joel Quenneville
The Anaheim Ducks have found a new head coach. After a long search, Anaheim has landed on former Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville.
NHL insider Pierre LeBrun reported the news on social media.
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Quenneville is one of the best coaches in NHL history, having won three Stanley Cup titles. However, he also has a dark history due to being part of the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks scandal.
It has been reported that Quenneville was part of a group that kept a former sexual assault hidden until after the 2010 Stanley Cup Final was over. A former player accused a former Chicago video coach of assaulting him, but the Blackhawks didn't act on it right away.
Quenneville has been out of the league since 2021, but was reinstated last summer. Multiple teams have inquired about his services, but now the Ducks are the ones to take a chance on him.
Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville watches from behind the bench during the first period between the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins at FLA Live Arena. Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
Naturally, this has caused a lot of Ducks fans to take to social media. Many were angry that the team was even discussing the hiring of Quenneville in the first place.
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One fan wrote, "Thank you @AnaheimDucks. Scores of fans said, please, absolutely not do not hire this man and associate the organization with the blackest stain on the history books of the NHL, and the team's answer was a simple "f*** you".
Another admitted their betrayal, "Ngl I have never felt this betrayed by a franchise that I love. Don't really know how to process."
One shared the sentiment of many people, "This is f***ing disgusting. Q should never be allowed to work in/with the league in any capacity ever again."
Another was very open in their opinion, "you are an absolute disgrace."
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One admitted that they didn't know how to feel, "I honestly don't know how to feel"
All in all, it does seem that the response has been more negative than anything. Anaheim will have to deal with a lot of unnecessary noise going forward, and with a young team, that could be a massive distraction.
Related: Ducks Fans Slam Team Over Possible Next Head Coach
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