As a hockey move it could be great, but credit GM Pat Verbeek and Quenneville for addressing why the coach was banned from the NHL and the steps he’s taken.

Joel Quenneville returned to hockey Thursday with contrition. He acknowledged mistakes and said he accepted full responsibility for his role in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal as he became the new coach of the Ducks.

The four-time Stanley Cup winner arrives after being barred by the NHL for providing insufficient response to sexual assault allegations in Chicago involving a video coach and a prospect.