The Panthers have announced that coach Queenville has resigned following the results of the Jenner & Block report.
The Florida Panthers announced today that Head Coach Joel Quenneville has resigned from his role with the club.
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) October 29, 2021
An interim head coach announcement will be forthcoming.https://t.co/h6Bv3OVdFk
Statement from Joel Quenneville: pic.twitter.com/4FB4CZ2gyw
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 29, 2021
The announcement from the Panthers’ site:
“The Florida Panthers announced today that Head Coach Joel Quenneville has resigned from his role with the club. An interim head coach announcement will be forthcoming. Following a meeting this afternoon including Commissioner Gary Bettman, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, General Manager Bill Zito, and President and CEO Matthew Caldwell, Joel Quenneville tendered his resignation.
Statement from President and CEO Matt Caldwell:
After the release of the Jenner & Block investigative report on Tuesday afternoon, we have continued to diligently review the information within that report, in addition to new information that has recently become available. It should go without saying that the conduct described in that report is troubling and inexcusable. It stands in direct contrast to our values as an organization and what the Florida Panthers stand for. No one should ever have to endure what Kyle Beach experienced during, and long after, his time in Chicago. Quite simply, he was failed. We praise his bravery and courage in coming forward.
Following a meeting today with Commissioner Bettman at National Hockey League offices, which was part of the league's process to decide how to move forward, Joel made the decision to resign and the Florida Panthers accepted that resignation.…
Elliotte Friedman speculates that Andrew Brunnette will step in as interim coach:
Awaiting official wording on Joel Quenneville, but sounds like Andrew Brunette as interim coach in Florida.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 29, 2021