The New York Rangers joined the fray of teams looking for a new head coach next season after parting ways with Gerard Gallant last night after just two seasons. Speculation about Gallant’s firing and potential candidates began days before the announcement, though, with multiple reports drawing connections between the Rangers and storied coach Joel Quenneville.
Late last night, however, Larry Brooks of the New York Post relayed reports from sources that Quenneville will not be part of the Rangers’ search for their next bench boss. It means, for now, Quenneville remains unable to freely take any job in the NHL.
That’s because Quenneville is currently barred from league work by commissioner Gary Bettman after his involvement in the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks’ coverup of former coach Brad Aldrich’s alleged sexual abuse of then-Blackhawk Kyle Beach. For Quenneville to return to coaching, a team would need to initiate the process by requesting Bettman review Quenneville’s eligibility. The Rangers will not pursue this, Brooks said.
One name that could step into the role, Brooks says, is current AHL bench boss Kris Knoblauch. The 44-year-old has guided the Hartford Wolf Pack as their head coach for four seasons and earned himself an appearance at the 2020 AHL All-Star Game.
At least they get something right..Still boneheads…Quinnville is not the answer..Either is Sutter..
@Bucky76 – Or Babs. Maybe they should talk with Grönborg.
Gronborg signed 2 yr extension over in Europe
he’s got a clause to be released if an nhl opportunity comes
Good. F this guy.
Good.
Gordon Bombay
Tired of kicking the can at retreds so it’s time to give Knoblauch a shot. Otherwise someone else will in the next year or 2.
But it feels like folks are connecting the dots with Laviolette (who coached Drury).