SPECULATION: If Grier Becomes Sharks GM, Will David Quinn Be Head Coach?

The San Jose Sharks are now without both a general manager and a head coach, but the GM finalists have emerged. Likely among them is former Sharks forward Mike Grier. Per Pierre LeBrun, there is a chance that David Quinn could fill the coaching vacancy in San Jose if Grier lands the GM spot. The possible future Sharks head coach was recently rumored to be one of the top candidates for the head coach position with the Boston Bruins and shares a Boston University connection with Grier.

Quinn has most recently been the head coach for the New York Rangers, spending three seasons leading the team from 2018-21. In his 208 regular season games, the Rangers put up a 96-87-25 record.

From 2013-2018, Quinn was the bench boss for Boston University, guiding the team to a much stronger 100-59-20 record in his five seasons.

Grier played at BU from 1993-96, while Quinn played there from 1984-88.

Mike Grier also believed to be among the GM finalists for the Sharks job and there are some who wonder if he gets the job whether David Quinn would be hired as coach?
Going to be interesting to see what the Sharks end up doing. https://t.co/Deu6AI0n7O

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2022

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— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) July 1, 2022

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AROUND THE NHL…

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis is okay and back skating following a scary hit from Jacob Trouba in the playoffs. (Global News)

The Dallas Stars reunite ex-San Jose Sharks coaches Pete DeBoer and Steve Spott, hire Alain Nasreddine as well. (Dallas Morning News)

Scott Wedgewood signs a two-year deal to stay in Dallas. (NHL)

The Nashville Predators have traded Mathieu Olivier to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft. (Sportsnet)

More businesses pull funding for Hockey Canada and the upcoming World Junior Championships. (Area 51 Sports Network)

The Boston Bruins find their next head coach in Jim Montgomery:

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It’s now or never time for Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Penguins:

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Yes, it’s true. Bowen Byram was almost kicked out of the Colorado Avalanche‘s Stanley Cup parade because security didn’t know he was a player:

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A look at Florida Panthers defender Markus Nutivaara’s season:

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Is it time for the Vegas Golden Knights to part ways with William Karlsson?

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The New York Islanders are unphased by the start of the buyout period:

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The Washington Capitals have released their pre-season schedule:

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov has been arrested in Russia, suspected of avoiding the military draft:

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The Detroit Red Wings announced their latest head coach and it’s Derek Lalonde:

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Brock Boeser signs a three-year deal, sticks with the Vancouver Canucks:

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The Montreal Canadiens have options in net, even if they aren’t with the team yet:

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