Chicago won the Cup that season, the first of three titles the Blackhawks won under Quenneville. That was the day Chicago won the Western Conference title and moved into the Stanley Cup Final. The investigation determined that Quenneville was among those attending a meeting regarding Beach's claims.

Quenneville is the second-winningest coach in NHL history, his 969 victories trailing only the 1,244 amassed by Scotty Bowman - the father of now-former Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman, who resigned Tuesday when the investigation's findings were released.

'We praise his bravery and courage in coming forward.' 'Quite simply, he was failed,' Caldwell added. No one should ever have to endure what Kyle Beach experienced during, and long after, his time in Chicago. 'It stands in direct contrast to our values as an organization and what the Florida Panthers stand for. 'It should go without saying that the conduct described in that report is troubling and inexcusable,' Caldwell said. Players on Wednesday insisted their focus was solely on the ice some of the team's leaders like captain Aleksander Barkov and defenseman Aaron Ekblad even said they did not know much about the investigation or the massive fallout. If they get there, it'll be without him now. Bettman will meet Friday with Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, who also worked for the Blackhawks when Beach made his allegations. 'Joel made the decision to resign and the Florida Panthers accepted that resignation,' Panthers President Matthew Caldwell said. RELATED: Kyle Beach, former Blackhawks player, speaks on sex assault investigation findings If the 63-year-old Quenneville ever wants to return to the NHL, Bettman said the league would need to meet with him first and approve his hiring. 'I want to reflect on how all of this happened and take the time to educate myself on ensuring hockey spaces are safe for everyone.'īettman said he agreed with Quenneville's decision to resign. My former team, the Blackhawks, failed Kyle and I own my share of that,' Quenneville said. 'I want to express my sorrow for the pain this young man, Kyle Beach, has suffered.

In a statement released to TSN, Quenneville said he resigned 'with deep regret and contrition.' Quenneville resigned with about three years and $15 million remaining on his contract with the Panthers. 1KjdI2SKOL- NHL Public Relations October 29, 2021 Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the resignation of Joel Quenneville.

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