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When an NHL team fires a head coach, it usually marks the end the relationship between the two parties. There are cases where a team will re-hire a head coach later down the line, but those are few and far between.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 5

Former Rangers coach David Quinn among 3 joining Mike Sullivan’s staff in New York

The 38th head coach in New York Rangers history will be assisted by the 35th next season. David Quinn, who coached the Rangers from 2018-21, will join Sullivan’s staff along with Joe Sacco and Ty Hennes, the team announced Thursday.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Rangers News & Rumors: K’Andre Miller, Quinn, Sacco, Kreider & More

The New York Rangers are going to be extremely active this summer as they look to get back into the playoff picture after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / June 5

Unsurprisingly, it’s going to be a full clean out of the Pens’ coaching staff

Quinn, Hennes moving on from Pittsburgh The news isn’t unexpected, but is falling into place that the Penguins will have a completely different coaching staff next season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Rangers expected to hire David Quinn, Joe Sacco as assistant coaches

The Rangers are nearing a deal to bring David Quinn back to the organization as an assistant coach under new bench boss Mike Sullivan, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 4

Former Rangers coach rumored to be among candidates to join Mike Sullivan’s staff

Is there really a chance that David Quinn could return to the New York Rangers coaching staff? According to Arthur Staple of The Athletic, the Rangers are considering a reunion with Quinn, who coached them from 2018-21.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21

Kraken linked to trio of names for head-coaching vacancy

Outside of Rick Tocchet, who landed with the Flyers, there haven’t been many names firmly connected to the Kraken’s head-coach vacancy.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16

Penguins have interviewed three candidates for HC vacancy

The Penguins have obtained permission to and completed an interview with Bruins assistant Jay Leach for their vacant head coaching job, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Friday’s 32 Thoughts podcast.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 1

Anaheim Ducks begin interviewing head coaches

Patrick Present of The Hockey News: Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek back on April 19th on their vacant head coaching position. “Timeline, we’re going to start the search and start to make a list immediately.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21

USA Hockey adds two notable names to 4 Nations coaching staff

USA Hockey adds Flyers head coach, Penguins assistant to 4 Nations coaching staff

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

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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.

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.

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.

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The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

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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.

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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 / Daily Faceoff / June 11, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / April 24, 2024

Sharks fire head coach David Quinn after two seasons

Mike Grier is on the hunt for a new guy to run his team. On Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks fired David Quinn as the team’s head coach. “After going through our end of the season process of internal meetings,” General manager Mike Grier said in a release.

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.