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USA Hockey has added two coaches to its staff for next year's 4 Nations Face-Off.

Flyers place former first-round pick on unconditional waivers for contract termination

Penguins insider addresses 'worrisome' Sidney Crosby rumors

NHL head coaches with the most wins

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / August 21

John Tortorella, David Quinn added to Team USA 4-Nations Face-Off coaching staff

Team USA has rounded out their coaching staff on Wednesday, naming both John Tortorella and David Quinn assistant coaches for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / Pensburgh / July 15

David Quinn looking to boost weak areas on Penguins

New hire takes important position where the Penguins seek improvements A couple of weeks ago with the flurry of activity around the draft and free agency, some key thoughts and insight about the Penguins were noticed, but quickly cycled out of the spotlight given the rapid development of all the news back then.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Can Penguins David Quinn Fix the Power Play?

On June 12, the Pittsburgh Penguins hired David Quinn to replace associate coach Todd Reirden, who was fired at the beginning of May. Reirden ran the power play last season, finishing 30th in the NHL with a 15.3% conversion rate.

San Jose Sharks News / Dose.ca / July 4

Marc-Édouard Vlasic welcomes David Quinn’s departure

There seems to be a new breath of fresh air in San Jose with the arrival of Macklin Celebrini. The Sharks were abysmal last season, and management took the bull by the horns by firing David Quinn.

NHL News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / July 1

Penguins sign defenseman Grzelcyk, who has connections to Quinn

The Penguins added to their blue line on Monday, signing defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year contract worth $2.75 million when the free agency period opened.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / June 30

Inside the Penguins Hiring David Quinn; Already Challenging Sullivan

LAS VEGAS — It was a process. The Pittsburgh Penguins did not immediately fire associate head coach Todd Reirden after the season, which saw them miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year due in part to an abysmal power play that converted fewer leads than a door-to-door encyclopedia salesperson.

NHL News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 28

Sullivan: Quinn 'going to make us a better staff,' will coach power play

LAS VEGAS -- When the Penguins named David Quinn assistant coach earlier this month, the team only immediately specified that Quinn would coach the defensemen in his role, and made no mention of special teams.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / June 15

Penguins Blog: Possible Quinn Effect; Where Do Pens Go From Here?

Perhaps we were spoiled by former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford, who was a horsetrader with a black belt degree. Deals could come together in a week.

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / June 13

Sharks promote Ryan Warsofsky to head coach

The San Jose Sharks promoted Ryan Warsofsky to be their new head coach on Thursday. Warsofsky, 36, spent the past two seasons as an assistant under David Quinn, who was fired in April.

San Jose Sharks News / ESPN / June 13

Sharks make assistant Warsofsky new head coach

The San Jose Sharks have promoted Ryan Warsofsky to become the team's new head coach after two years as an assistant under the recently fired David Quinn.

NHL News / Pensburgh / June 13

David Quinn has received some big seasons from talented defenders

He has his work cut out for him here. The first major move of the Pittsburgh Penguins offseason happened on Wednesday when the team officially hired David Quinn as a new assistant coach to Mike Sullivan’s staff.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / June 13

Penguins Hire David Quinn as New Assistant Coach

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have hired David Quinn to join Mike Sullivan’s staff. Quinn, 57, is the former head coach of the New York Rangers (2018-2021) and the San Jose Sharks (2022-2024).

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 13

Why David Quinn was a perfect hire by the Pittsburgh Penguins

Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins announced officially that they have brought former San Jose Sharks head coach David Quinn to their coaching staff.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 12

Penguins hire David Quinn as assistant coach

The Pittsburgh Penguins hired former San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers head coach David Quinn as an assistant coach on Wednesday. Quinn, 57, joins assistants Mike Vellucci and Ty Hennes on head coach Mike Sullivan's staff.

NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / June 12

Penguins Make David Quinn Hire Official; Inside Scoop on Pens’ New Assistant

The Pittsburgh Penguins officially hired David Quinn to replace associate coach Todd Reirden Wednesday. As part of the announcement from Penguins president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas, Quinn will oversee the defensemen.

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / June 11

Report: Penguins Adding Quinn to Coaching Staff

It appears that David Quinn has found a new home. Arthur Staple of The Athletic reported today that Quinn would be joining Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan’s staff, taking over for Todd Reirden as associate coach.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11

Former Rangers, Sharks coach linked to Penguins staff

The Penguins are likely bringing in former Rangers and Sharks head coach David Quinn to join their staff, per a report.

Penguins GM discusses offseason plans

Free-agent focus for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Who is the greatest head coach in every NHL team's history?

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

Report: David Quinn to join Penguins coaching staff

A familiar face might be heading to the Steel City. According to Arthur Staple of The Athletic, former NHL head coach David Quinn will join Mike Sullivan and the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coaching staff.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27

3 candidates to replace David Quinn as Sharks head coach

The San Jose Sharks had a dreadful 2023-24 season. This was an expected development, at least to some extent. But the Sharks showed little progress under head coach David Quinn.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10

Sharks considering in-house head-coaching hire

Assistant coach Ryan Warsofsky will be considered for a promotion after the team fired bench boss David Quinn last month.

NHL head coaches with the most wins

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / April 27, 2024

Positive Takeaways From David Quinn’s Tenure as Sharks Head Coach

On Wednesday afternoon, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that David Quinn had been relieved of his duties as head coach of the organization.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 24, 2024

NHL Notebook: Utah files trademarks for new name as Sharks fire head coach David Quinn

The National Hockey League playoffs are underway, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t news from around the league. The newest NHL team has several trademarks for a name, some coaches are moving, and the IIHF World Championship will begin in several weeks.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24, 2024

Sharks fire head coach after two seasons

Sharks fire head coach David Quinn after two seasons

With a 19-54-9 record, the Sharks became the first team in the salary-cap era not to reach 20 wins in an 82-game season.

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 20, 2024

Sharks Locker Room: Quinn Says Team Needs More Size, Will

We might have got a glimpse of the San Jose Sharks’ immediate future this afternoon. But not on the ice, in a 4-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Instead, it was off the ice, where head coach David Quinn bemoaned both the Sharks’ lack of size and will.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 10, 2024

Quinn on Why Mukhamadullin Will Stay With Barracuda for Now

Everybody’s excited about Shakir Mukhamadullin’s potential. Head coach David Quinn. The San Jose Sharks. The rest of the NHL. “We all just have to be patient,” Quinn cautioned today, in the Sharks’ first practice back after a nine-day layoff.