Joel Quenneville breaks silence regarding the Blackhawks scandal

Joel Quenneville, the former NHL head coach and three time Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks made a surprising appearance on the Cam & Strick Podcast today, finally opening up about the troubling scandal involving him and the Blackhawks during their 2010 title run.

During the podcast, Quenneville got real about the difficult situation, even revealing that he's had a personal conversation with Kyle Beach, the player at the center of the controversy. He said,

Reflecting on his time since then, Quenneville shared,

. He's been doing some soul-searching during his time away from the spotlight.

Despite the controversy, Quenneville expressed a desire for redemption, saying,

. He seems determined to prove that he's grown and learned from the past.

One of the most revealing moments was when Quenneville addressed his lack of awareness back in 2010, saying,

He also took fault for not pushing the envelope further when he was informed of the incident in 2010, and said he assumed management would take care of it while he stayed in his lane. He admitted that was a mistake.

He also touched on the organizational divide within the Blackhawks, stating,

Quenneville's honesty and reflection on the podcast shed light on the situation's complexities and his willingness to take responsibility for his actions. As for Aldrich, his name was crossed off the Stanley Cup after the news came out.