Wanna blog? Start your own hockey blog with My HockeyBuzz. Register for free today!
 

Thoughts on the Blackhawks' decision to retain Joel Quenneville?

April 6, 2018, 12:46 PM ET [9 Comments]
HockeyBuzz Hotstove
RSSArchiveCONTACT
Follow me on Twitter @ToddCordell

In this edition of the hotstove, we share our thoughts on Chicago's decision to retain Joel Quenneville as head coach.

Todd Cordell

I think it was the right move.

People look at some of the big names on the roster and think the Blackhawks should be automatic contenders but that's just not reality. Their blue line wasn't good to begin with and Brent Seabrook's quick decline only made matters worse. They didn't have Corey Crawford to mask mistakes for a good portion of the year, either.

There are quite a few problems with the Blackhawks. They wouldn't have made the playoffs regardless of who was behind the bench.

It's long been said that teams would line up for Quenneville's services if he became available, which tells you all you need to know. He is an elite coach. You don't get rid of him because he had one tough year with a flawed roster.

Jared Crozier

I know the standards are pretty high in Chicago, but firing a coach with Quenneville's track record for having one down season would have been a ridiculous decision. He didn't hand out the top-heavy contracts that come with winning, and without a doubt he would have a lineup of suitors waving job offers before the press conference announcing his firing was over.

Anyways, even if they do come to the decision that they no longer wanted him as the head coach the Hawks shouldn't fire him, they should just trade him to Carolina like they do all of the other players they need to dump off (at least the ones that don't suddenly come down with a mysterious skin condition).

​​​​Recent posts

Should the Capitals start Grubauer or Holtby in the playoffs?

Would you rather face Boston or Tampa Bay in a playoff series?

Should playoffs be mandatory to be a Hart Trophy candidate?
Join the Discussion: » 9 Comments » Post New Comment
More from HockeyBuzz Hotstove
» Thoughts On The Matthews Extension
» Predicting Points For Connor Bedard
» Will McDavid and Draisaitl Stay in Edmonton?
» Thoughts On The Karlsson Trade
» Thoughts on the Tom Wilson Contract Extension