Rangers, Red Wings eye Joel Quenneville as potential coaching replacement amid Laviolette's struggles (Source: Imagn)
The New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings are reportedly interested in former Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville. The Rangers have struggled this season under Peter Laviolette, with their record sitting at 13-9-1. Laviolette has not delivered the same success he achieved during the 2023-24 season, raising questions about his future.
General manager Chris Drury is rumored to be considering replacing Laviolette. Joel Quenneville, a three-time Stanley Cup-winning coach, has emerged as a potential candidate.
Quenneville resigned in 2021 following the Kyle Beach incident during his time in Chicago. He and former GM Stan Bowman lost their jobs but were reinstated by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman earlier this year. Bettman said Quenneville has done the work needed to return to the NHL. Stan Bowman works as the Edmonton Oilers’ GM, and Quenneville may follow him back to the league.
