Joel Quenneville, the former head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, is set to meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss his future in the league. This meeting comes after Quenneville was fired from his position with the Blackhawks in November of 2018.
Quenneville has a long and successful history in the NHL, having won three Stanley Cup championships with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He also coached the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche before joining the Blackhawks in 2008.
Despite his success, Quenneville’s firing from the Blackhawks came as a surprise to many in the hockey world. The team had struggled in the early part of the 2018-2019 season, but Quenneville was widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the league.
Since his firing, there has been speculation about where Quenneville might land next. Some have suggested that he could take over as head coach of the Seattle expansion team, which is set to begin play in the 2021-2022 season. Others have speculated that he could return to the St. Louis Blues, where he began his coaching career.
The meeting between Quenneville and Bettman is likely to shed some light on Quenneville’s future plans. It is unclear what specifically will be discussed at the meeting, but it is likely that Bettman will want to gauge Quenneville’s interest in coaching again and see if there are any potential opportunities for him in the league.
Regardless of what happens at the meeting, it is clear that Quenneville’s legacy in the NHL is secure. He is one of the most successful coaches in league history, and his impact on the Blackhawks cannot be overstated. It will be interesting to see where he ends up next and how he continues to shape the future of the NHL.
