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NHL Wraparound podcast: Joel Quenneville on the red-hot Ducks and Cutter Gauthier's scoring run

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Joel Quenneville, head coach of the Ducks, joins episode 121 of the NHL Wraparound podcast. He talks about Anaheim's five-game winning run, eight straight games with five goals or more and Cutter Gauthier's spectacular season.

Joel Quenneville, head coach of the Ducks, joins episode 121 of the NHL Wraparound podcast. He talks about Anaheim's five-game winning run, eight straight games with five goals or more and Cutter Gauthier's spectacular season.

Episode 121 - Looking to Make Them "Mighty" Again - Joel Quenneville - Nov. 11, 2026Watch on YouTubeSource: NHL Wraparound

Listen to the episode on nhlwraparound.com

Released on November 11, 2026, episode 121 of the NHL Wraparound podcast (in English) welcomes Joel Quenneville, head coach of the Anaheim Ducks and the second-winningest coach in NHL history.

On the show

  • Quenneville talks about his club in the middle of a five-game winning run and an offense firing on all cylinders.
  • The Ducks scored at least five goals in eight straight games before Wednesday's game, and Neil Smith asks him whether this attack reminds him of his championship teams in Chicago.
  • With Cutter Gauthier piling up goals early in the season, Quenneville offers his comparable for his sniper, and it is quite a compliment.
  • The choice of a veteran as captain, the growth of the young defense group and the adjustments still needed so the team does not have to outscore its mistakes every night.
  • The return of Connor Hellebuyck to Winnipeg and the hometown reaction, the tribute to Carey Price joining the Canadiens Ring of Honor, and the question that keeps coming up: are the Canucks really this bad?
  • The general managers meetings and personnel notes, to finish.

Why it matters for poolers

Anaheim is the most exciting team to follow for poolers right now, with an offense scoring at will and a Cutter Gauthier who already has 16 goals this season. Quenneville explains how he manages this young and talented group, and that gives clues about who will keep producing. If you have a Duck in your lineup, this episode is worth your time.

Sources

The summary of this episode comes from the episode page on nhlwraparound.com.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Quenneville say about Cutter Gauthier?

He offers his comparable for his sniper, and it is quite a compliment, with Gauthier already at 16 goals this season.

How many straight games have the Ducks scored five goals or more?

Eight straight games before Wednesday's game, in the middle of a five-game winning run.

What other topics are covered in the episode?

The return of Connor Hellebuyck to Winnipeg, the tribute to Carey Price in Montreal, the Canucks struggles and the general managers meetings.

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