Darren Dreger: The Florida Panthers fired Bob Boughner on Sunday and could be naming a new coach as soon as Monday. Reports suggest that Joel Quenneville becomes the next boss. He still has one year and $6 million owed from the Chicago Blackhawks.
The expectation is that the hiring will happen Monday. Also, there is a press conference scheduled for Noon EDT. Now, that could be the standard exit conference but some are suggesting something bigger (Quenneville hiring). Florida had been given permission to talk to Quenneville in advance and the Panthers have moved quickly on this front.