Posts About "Joel Quenneville"
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 1
January 1st, 2021 New Year’s Day has meant outdoor hockey for National Hockey League fans over the past few years. That tradition began on this date along with many other great moments that took place outside in the elements. Also, Boston fans have had plenty to cheer about on Jan. 1. It is time for our first trip through the decades of the new...
Blues' 12 Days of Hockeymas: 4 Jack Adams Winning Coaches
December 21st, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas' is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. The...
St. Louis Blues' 2005-06 Season Was One to Forget
December 11th, 2020 This year has been downright miserable; no rational person could deny that. COVID-19 has affected everyone and everything, and the turmoil has not skipped over the hockey world. There have been financial difficulties at all levels of the game, disrupted schedules, a noticeable absence of fans, and a myriad of other ripple effects that...
Panthers Have Playoff Experience With Coach Q and Bobrovsky
July 10th, 2020 Before the NHL paused on March 12, the Florida Panthers were in a race to make their first playoff appearance in four years. Their last appearance was in 2015-16 when they finished first in the Atlantic Division but fell in six games to the New York Islanders in the opening round. Last season, the Panthers finished in fifth place in...
Today in Hockey History: July 7
July 7th, 2020 July 7 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it easier for players from Europe to come over, forever changing the game. There were also a handful of coaching moves and the birth of a Hall of Famer who is beloved in the Mile High City. Devils Pave the Way On July 7, 1989, the New...
Top 5 Coaches in Avalanche/Nordiques Franchise History
April 30th, 2020 Since they joined the NHL in 1979-80, the Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise has employed 15 head coaches, 9 in Quebec and 7 in Denver. Accomplishments, achievements and statistics were considered when choosing the top five. The team as a whole improved after it moved to Denver in the 1995-96 season, which is a reflection of...
Today in Hockey History: April 18
April 18th, 2020 April 18 is a very historic date as the greatest player in National Hockey League history laced up his skates for the final time. In addition to a legend saying goodbye, there was a whole slew of Stanley Cup playoff firsts that happened on this date. The Great One Says Goodbye When the New York Rangers took the ice for their...
Top 5 Coaches of the Decade
April 8th, 2020 As a new decade begins, it is important to take a step back and reflect on all the history that was made over the past 10 years. The NHL has seen many coaches come and go over the past 10 years, especially within the past month or two of the current season. In a time where the turnover rate among coaches is high and their leashes are...
Panthers' Playoff Chances in a Tough Atlantic Division
March 4th, 2020 The 2019 offseason saw the Florida Panthers make about as much noise as any team in the National Hockey League. Although they missed out on signing Artemi Panarin, Florida still made a huge splash by reeling in two-time Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky, as well as three-time Stanley Cup champion coach Joel Quenneville, who were...
Panthers Fall Into Post All-Star Break Slump
February 17th, 2020 Things are not looking good for the Florida Panthers with only 24 games remaining in the 2019-20 regular season. The club owns a record of 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and currently sits on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture looking, with 66 points. They're five points out of the last wild card spot, which is occupied...
Five NHL Records That Will Be Broken
January 26th, 2020 The NHL is notorious for having many of the most unbreakable records in sports. This is due somewhat to the evolving rules, speed, and athleticism of the game, and in no small part due to the outrageous career of "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. All told, Gretzky has 23 records that are considered "unbreakable," meaning that...
Quenneville Coaches Panthers to 4-3 Win Over Blackhawks
January 21st, 2020 CHICAGO — The Florida Panthers got Joel Quenneville a win in his return to Chicago, using a hat trick by Frank Vatrano to beat the Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive victory. The 61-year-old Quenneville coached Chicago to three...
Blues' Top 5 Coaches in Franchise History
January 21st, 2020 In 52 seasons of St. Louis Blues hockey, there have been twenty-six coaches. It took until the 26th coach for the club to reach the ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup. The coaching history for the Blues is one of the more interesting ones in the history of the NHL. This franchise has 180 playoff wins, yet just one Stanley Cup....
