Less than a week after completing a disastrous 2023-24 NHL season, the San Jose Sharks decided to part ways with their head coach David Quinn. The franchise made the move official on Wednesday.

Speaking about Quinn’s firing, Sharks’ general manager Mike Grier said that he felt a “new, different voice for the group” was needed.

“David is a good coach and an even better person. I would like to personally thank him for his hard work over these past two seasons,” said announcing the news. “He and his staff did an admirable job under some difficult circumstances, and I sincerely appreciate how they handled the situation.”

The Sharks finished the regular season with a 19-54-9 record, the worst in the league. Additionally, their 47 points are the second-fewest since the league introduced the salary cap era. But it wasn’t all Quinn’s doing, as he was coaching a rebuilding roster that lacked impactful players.

After missing the playoffs for three consecutive seasons under Bob Boughner, the Sharks hired Quinn in 2022 as his replacement while also starting to tear down their roster. During the process, they moved on from several veterans, including stars Timo Meier and Erik Karlsson, leaving Quinn with not much to work with.

Quinn leaves the Sharks after compiling a 41-98-25 record in his two seasons with the franchise.

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The New York Rangers parted ways with head coach David Quinn, the franchise announced on Wednesday. Quinn’s exit follows the team’s decision to move on from general manager Jeff Gorton and team president John Davidson last week.

According to the Rangers’ official announcement, the majority of assisting staff is also gone. Benoit Allaire, the goalkeeping assistant, is believed to be the only one who managed to keep his job. 

“I would like to thank David Quinn, David Oliver, Jacques Martin, and Greg Brown for all of their efforts and dedication to the Rangers,” said the team’s new general manager Chris Drury.

Several names have been mentioned as candidates for the position, including Kris Knoblauch, head coach of their AHL affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack, ex-Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant, and Rick Tocchet, who recently left the Arizona Coyotes.

In case the Rangers want someone with a Stanley Cup pedigree, John Tortorella is an intriguing candidate. Tortorella, whose contract with the Blue Jackets expired earlier this month, already coached the Rangers between 2009 and 2013 and led the franchise to four postseason appearances.

In 2018, the Rangers announced they are starting a full-on rebuild and hired David Quinn as their head coach shortly after. Quinn, who previously worked at Boston University, was tasked with developing a young roster and eventually elevating the franchise to a contention status once again.

Quinn arguably managed to do the first one but seemed far away from accomplishing the second task. The Rangers often looked unconvincing on the ice and struggled to have an identity and show progress as a unit.

Quinn leaves New York with a 96-87-25 record. 

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Less than a week after completing a disastrous 2023-24 NHL season, the San Jose Sharks decided to part ways with their head coach David Quinn. The franchise made the move official on Wednesday.

Speaking about Quinn’s firing, Sharks’ general manager Mike Grier said that he felt a “new, different voice for the group” was needed.

“David is a good coach and an even better person. I would like to personally thank him for his hard work over these past two seasons,” said announcing the news. “He and his staff did an admirable job under some difficult circumstances, and I sincerely appreciate how they handled the situation.”

The Sharks finished the regular season with a 19-54-9 record, the worst in the league. Additionally, their 47 points are the second-fewest since the league introduced the salary cap era. But it wasn’t all Quinn’s doing, as he was coaching a rebuilding roster that lacked impactful players.

After missing the playoffs for three consecutive seasons under Bob Boughner, the Sharks hired Quinn in 2022 as his replacement while also starting to tear down their roster. During the process, they moved on from several veterans, including stars Timo Meier and Erik Karlsson, leaving Quinn with not much to work with.

Quinn leaves the Sharks after compiling a 41-98-25 record in his two seasons with the franchise.

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The New York Rangers parted ways with head coach David Quinn, the franchise announced on Wednesday. Quinn’s exit follows the team’s decision to move on from general manager Jeff Gorton and team president John Davidson last week.

According to the Rangers’ official announcement, the majority of assisting staff is also gone. Benoit Allaire, the goalkeeping assistant, is believed to be the only one who managed to keep his job. 

“I would like to thank David Quinn, David Oliver, Jacques Martin, and Greg Brown for all of their efforts and dedication to the Rangers,” said the team’s new general manager Chris Drury.

Several names have been mentioned as candidates for the position, including Kris Knoblauch, head coach of their AHL affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack, ex-Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant, and Rick Tocchet, who recently left the Arizona Coyotes.

In case the Rangers want someone with a Stanley Cup pedigree, John Tortorella is an intriguing candidate. Tortorella, whose contract with the Blue Jackets expired earlier this month, already coached the Rangers between 2009 and 2013 and led the franchise to four postseason appearances.

In 2018, the Rangers announced they are starting a full-on rebuild and hired David Quinn as their head coach shortly after. Quinn, who previously worked at Boston University, was tasked with developing a young roster and eventually elevating the franchise to a contention status once again.

Quinn arguably managed to do the first one but seemed far away from accomplishing the second task. The Rangers often looked unconvincing on the ice and struggled to have an identity and show progress as a unit.

Quinn leaves New York with a 96-87-25 record. 

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