Speculation: The search for a new Head Coach - Rumors and Speculation

[Dr Johnny Fever]

In other words... most likely a nothingburger.

Wouldn’t surprise me at all. Especially if you factor in the Ducks expecting no one to ever find out about the interview, given how well they normally keep secrets.

 

[FiveTacos]

I will say that as vehemently against hiring Q as I am ... if they were to bring him on in some sort of advisor/assistant type capacity, I have absolutely zero problem with it. I think he should have a chance to earn another chance at a HC gig. But I do believe he has to earn that level of authority again, not instantly go to the front of the line for one of the more sought after coaching gigs of this offseason.

 

[Son of Gib]

I will say that as vehemently against hiring Q as I am ... if they were to bring him on in some sort of advisor/assistant type capacity, I have absolutely zero problem with it. I think he should have a chance to earn another chance at a HC gig. But I do believe he has to earn that level of authority again, not instantly go to the front of the line for one of the more sought after coaching gigs of this offseason.

I'd be fine with this too.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

So I'll try to put an end to it since I know how the board hates people who repeat themselves to beat dead horses and the mods are probably sick to death about pages of arguments on the issue. But let's see if I can recap this so far; the players in the "Q to Ducks movement" are:

• Buccigross, who tweeted out a picture of his old ass mustachioed mug next to a flock of ducklings, and then simply didn't elaborate and left (effectively performed the gigachad meme)
• Jimmy Murphy, the Boston-based podcaster and self-published blogger who ran with that tweet and extrapolated it out to "the job is Quenneville's if he wants it and they're 99.999% gonna hire him", who in some very coincidental timing had the Ducks' ex-coach on his podcast about 96 hours after that tweet and based on my readings of his replies to tweeters of his OP openly thinks Cronin got screwed (narrator: no matter who the Ducks hire, Q or not, Greg Cronin did not get screwed)
• Frank Seravalli, who has really not said anything beyond the fact that the Ducks interviewed him and that he was a serious candidate and didn't mention it at all during his daily rundown show yesterday
• Elliotte Friedman, who has basically said nothing beyond the Ducks have interviewed him and that he is a candidate, but that it's early.

I don't know man, call me a sucker or tell me I have naivete or that I'm reading the situation with rose-colored glasses. But the Samuelis are very image-conscious; I find it very hard to believe that they're gonna pour all this money into the building and the surrounding arena and amp up the fanbase like this when the team is finally ascending again with the most plum coaching vacancy in the league and puncture the balloon and deflate a not-insignificant portion of it with a controversial hire like this. I'm willing to stake my reputation (because boy am I going to get flamed if I am wrong) on this being nothing more than an exploratory due diligence interview performed by an ex-teammate GM. Please lord, let me be right.

Friedman said they met in person and that’s not typically a courtesy or due diligence. I think you’re also missing the forest for the trees when it comes to Murphy and Cronin. The biggest question around that is why this smaller time Boston blogger would get this scoop on Anaheim’s coaching search and the revelation that he is quite close with Anaheim’s former coach might offer an answer. There’s nothing really coincidental or weird about it, they’re old friends and it explains a lot.

 

[ohcomeonref]

I will say that as vehemently against hiring Q as I am ... if they were to bring him on in some sort of advisor/assistant type capacity, I have absolutely zero problem with it. I think he should have a chance to earn another chance at a HC gig. But I do believe he has to earn that level of authority again, not instantly go to the front of the line for one of the more sought after coaching gigs of this offseason.

This is a pretty level-headed look at it. I wonder if ownership/higher-ups in the Ducks org feel the same and have access to info we don't on what he's done to "earn it" back already? Just sign Cooper and put this all to rest though.

 

[Static]

Dreger reporting that quenneville is getting a second interview with us. It's time to face the music.

 

[Tecumseh]

Dreger reporting that quenneville is getting a second interview with us. It's time to face the music.

Quenneville is getting hired this offseason either by us or someone else. Bowman got back in and he was probably a worse offender. I’m sure he figures Anaheim is the perfect destination with all the young talent we have, and more importantly, the small media presence here

 

[JAHV]

Quenneville getting hired this offseason either by us or someone else. Bowman got back in and he was probably a worse offender. I’m sure he figures Anaheim is the perfect destination with all the young talent we have, and more importantly, the small media presence here

Assuming he hasn't lost too much touch with his coaching ability (and aside from the obvious), he's the perfect candidate coming off of Cronin. A guy with a ton of hockey credibility, will reinforce Cronin's work ethic without the tactical and communication deficiencies, is probably ok with being short-term, and doesn't require committing to someone without NHL head coaching experience.

If I wasn't opposed to it on other grounds, I'd be excited about the hire.

 

[shach1]

Dreger reporting that quenneville is getting a second interview with us. It's time to face the music.

where did you see this?

 

[Mr Rogers]

where did you see this?

I think it was on the Ray and Dregs podcast

 

[shach1]

I think it was on the Ray and Dregs podcast

timestamp?

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Dreger reporting that quenneville is getting a second interview with us. It's time to face the music.

 

[Mr Rogers]

timestamp?

I didn't watch it but my friend said it was around 20 minutes in

 

[NWWisconsinDuck]

Yeah this seems like it’s probably happening whether we like it or not.

Ill continue to cheer for the team but be damned sure I want to hear real life details about what Q did to look deep inside himself and be a better person for it.

As a hockey note, I would bet this makes Anaheim a pretty attractive and credible destination for players. Guys wanna win and be coached by winners. Like him or not, Q is a winner. But make no mistake, it’s gonna take some time before the sour taste wears off in my mouth

 

[NWWisconsinDuck]

17:30ish

I didn't watch it but my friend said it was around 20 minutes

 

[lwvs84]

I think we've gone over what most fans think, I hope Verbeek has talked to the players about this. Overall, the Ducks won't lose much money (will probably make more especially if they make playoffs). But if the players are going to quit on the team, then there's no reason to even consider him. If the players (especially the vets) have said this is a good move, then it makes sense from a business standpoint. Still don't want him though.

 

[Hey234]

timestamp?

 

[Mr Rogers]

I'm not seeing the connection (with the Avs at least) between Joel and Drury, Q came to Colorado after Drury left as far as i can remember.

 

[Hey234]

Assuming he hasn't lost too much touch with his coaching ability (and aside from the obvious), he's the perfect candidate coming off of Cronin. A guy with a ton of hockey credibility, will reinforce Cronin's work ethic without the tactical and communication deficiencies, is probably ok with being short-term, and doesn't require committing to someone without NHL head coaching experience.

If I wasn't opposed to it on other grounds, I'd be excited about the hire.

I don't disagree with the notion that he has hockey credibility. His history is well documented and proven successful. From a pure hockey standpoint, undeniable that he's a better coach in almost every way to Cronin.

That being said, with his age and the 4 year gap, it is hard to assess how it impacts his ability to coach now. If all the other stuff wasn't here, and he just took 4 years off to chill, I would still be very hesitant. Not to be ageist, but I don't think a 66 year old coach makes me excited; it makes me nervous.

On the other hand, there are a lot of exciting coaching options with no baggage, and the opportunity to be great. I just think this is so risky when everything seems to be pointing in the right direction. I hope they will just make a safe choice and leave all this drama behind.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

I will say that as vehemently against hiring Q as I am ... if they were to bring him on in some sort of advisor/assistant type capacity, I have absolutely zero problem with it. I think he should have a chance to earn another chance at a HC gig. But I do believe he has to earn that level of authority again, not instantly go to the front of the line for one of the more sought after coaching gigs of this offseason.

So hire Carle and have Q be Power Play coach ?
If i had to guess Zegras is on board with Q, the guy who coached his idol Kane. Might help Zegras alot but if it alienate the rest of the team who doesn't want Q idk. If he's hired i hope it doesn't cause players opposed to him to request a trade.

I'm hoping the Samuel's step in and axe the hiring before he's hired.

 

[70sSanO]

Just sign Cooper and put this all to rest though.

Jon Cooper is not leaving Tampa Bay. If he ever decides on a change of scenery it probably won’t be Anaheim.

He is considered the best coach in the NHL. He will get more dollars than we can pay and have his choice of venues.

John

 

[Big Fat Rebound]

Dreger reporting that quenneville is getting a second interview with us. It's time to face the music.

Well shit, I might have to concede to @The Mighty Duck Man. I have impeccable timing (or am simply not plugged in enough to hockey media).

 

[70sSanO]

So hire Carle and have Q be Power Play coach ?
If i had to guess Zegras is on board with Q, the guy who coached his idol Kane. Might help Zegras alot but if it alienate the rest of the team who doesn't want Q idk. If he's hired i hope it doesn't cause players opposed to him to request a trade.

I'm hoping the Samuel's step in and axe the hiring before he's hired.

Carle is probably not going anywhere. I think he made it clear with his opinion of the NHL coaching culture.

If there is going to be a second interview, the Samuelis are not going to step in.

John

 

[Unholy]

A second one does seem pretty quick, considering we don’t know who else PV has talked to even once and it’s still the first round

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Dreger reporting that quenneville is getting a second interview with us. It's time to face the music.

It is just a ruse. The job was always Q's as initially reported. Similar to two years ago, Cronin got in his first interview long before Carbery. That first interview went from two hours to five hours, or something like that between Cronin and Verbeek. Carbery never stood a chance. This summer, Q was the first interview. We just had news that the Ducks were starting to conduct their interviews the other day. Today, we're hearing Q is on his second interview. What happened to all of the "other scheduled interviews"?