EDMONTON – Well, what have we here?
Nearly 10 months after the Edmonton Oilers hired Stan Bowman to be their GM, another individual who did not respond adequately to sexual assault allegations will be given an NHL job.
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Several reports indicate that the Anaheim Ducks will name Joel Quenneville as the successor to Greg Cronin in the head coach position.
This move raises a significant volume of eyebrows – but it shouldn’t surprise anyone. The writing was on the wall once the Oilers offered the GM job to Bowman.
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The NHL is a league predominately ruled by executives who want a return on their investment. This leads to “safe” business choices.
In the eyes of an executive, hiring a head coach with a Stanley Cup-winning pedigree is a safe business decision. Does it make it right? On the surface, it doesn’t.
Does that stop them from making the decision? No.
That is part of the issue involving the hockey world. Innovation is often interpreted as risky, something penny-pinching executives typically avoid. However, innovation is how the game can expand, reaching new audiences and allowing new voices to be heard in hockey's inner circles.
See how the day unfolds, but indications are Joel Quenneville is going to be the next head coach in Anaheim. Suggestion of an announcement today.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) May 8, 2025
If an organization is going to hire someone who failed to respond to serious allegations, it’s imperative to ask that individual what they have done to avoid similar future scenarios. How will they avoid putting other players into challenging scenarios due to their inaction?
When Bowman was hired by the Oilers, he referenced his work with Sheldon Kennedy and the organizations with which he is involved. Kennedy was present at the press conference when Bowman’s hiring was announced, showing his support for the new GM.
While it's unfortunate to see an organization recycle the same people for the same positions instead of injecting new thought into the NHL, hopefully Quennville has done the work and has a higher regard for the safety of players in vulnerable situations.
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