The Rangers will search for a new head coach.
The Rangers will search for a new head coach and there are some intriguing names out there who are either unemployed former NHL coaches, AHL coaches, NHL assistants and college coaches. Here are a some of those names:
Led the Penguins to a Stanley Cup win in 2008-09. Coached Pittsburgh for five more seasons and then Buffalo for two seasons.
Coach of University of Wisconsin and just coached Team USA at the 2018 Olympics. Was drafted by the Rangers in 1982. Has NHL head coaching experience with Colorado and has been an assistant with Colorado, Pittsburgh and Detroit.
Coach of the AHL Toronto Marlies, the affiliate of the Maple Leafs. At 37 years old, would be a young, fresh face. Has helped develop some of Toronto’s impressive young talents.
Head coach of the University of Denver, which he led to an NCAA national title last season and a Frozen Four appearance the season prior.
In his fourth season with the Capitals as an assistant coach, second as associate coach, handling the defense and power play. Was an assistant with Pittsburgh for four seasons prior.
Won two Stanley Cups during a six-year run with the Kings which ended after last season. Has coached parts of 18 NHL seasons with Chicago, San Jose, Calgary and L.A.
Has 14 years of NHL coaching experience with the Stars and Coyotes. Parted ways with Arizona last year.
