Sharks agree to a 3- year deal with David Quinn to be the new head coach

The Sharks decision didn't come as a surprise as the Sharks hired Mike Grier as general manager this month, and the two share a connection having played college hockey at Boston University.

The 55-year-old was hired as head coach of the New York Rangers in 2018 and served in the role through 2021, posting a 96-87-25 record and leading the Blueshirts to the postseason just once in 2020.

Quinn will replace Bob Boughner, who coached the Sharks from 2019-22. He was fired by San Jose after going 67-85-23 in his three seasons at the helm and failing to lead the team to a postseason appearance. He did not have much success coaching the Sharks, as you can see from his record.

Quinn was also a candidate for the Boston Bruins head coaching vacancy this summer, but the team hired Jim Montgomery instead.

Best of luck to Coach Quinn in San Jose.