After his historic decade-long run with the Blackhawks, head coach Joel Quenneville joins the FlaPanthers hoping to bring some stability to the bench and pull the club back to the playoffs. He spoke to RoryBoylen about why he chose Florida:
You haven’t been out of the game long, but I read you’ve been watching a lot of teams other than Chicago this season, so I’m curious in stepping away and watching from afar if there are any takeaways you had that will make you return a different coach in any way?
“When I’m watching the games now it’s not like technically I’m looking so much for structure. I’m watching individuals play. And you got an appreciation just watching a couple nights of playoff hockey how much fun it is and I think that’s what we’re up against in Florida — not playing some meaningful games.
There are lots of rumours and speculation that bringing you in is just the tip of the iceberg and that Dale wants to maybe make some other changes through free agency or trade. Is it important for you to have input on next year’s roster and any changes made? Was it part of the negotiation between you and Dale?
“I think going into free agency Vinnie is willing to do everything he can as well so it’s…we’re optimistic that hopefully between now and the beginning of the season we can look to better our club any way possible.
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