San Jose Sharks Dismiss Head Coach David Quinn After Disastrous Season
The San Jose Sharks have terminated David Quinn following a historically poor performance, marking the team's fifth consecutive playoff miss.
- David Quinn was dismissed after leading the Sharks to the worst record in the NHL with a 19-54-9 finish for the 2023-24 season.
- The Sharks' decision follows a season with a -150 goal differential, the lowest in the salary cap era.
- San Jose has the highest odds (25.5%) of securing the first overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NHL draft.
- No immediate replacement for Quinn has been announced; the search for a new head coach is underway.
- The team's performance under Quinn included a record-setting losing streak and the fewest goals scored per 60 in the league.