Brewin Flames Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Rangers, Gallant mutually agree to part ways TSN.ca Staff Published May 06, 2023 at 05:21 PM ET More options The New York Rangers and head coach Gerard Gallant have mutually agreed to part ways after their first-round loss to the New Jersey Devils, Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced on Saturday. Gallant exits the Big Apple after two seasons, leading the Rangers to back-to-back 100-plus point seasons and a combined record of 99-46-19. “I would like to thank Mr. Dolan, Chris and the Rangers organization for giving me the opportunity to be their head coach these last two seasons," Gallant said in a statement. "The experience of coaching an Original Six franchise with such rich history and an incredibly passionate fanbase is something I will never forget. After conversations with my family and Chris, it became clear that this was the right decision for both myself and [the Rangers] at this time.” The Rangers brought in wingers Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane ahead of the trade deadline, hoping to build on a 2021-22 season that saw them reach the conference final. New York jumped out to a 2-0 series lead but dropped three straight to sink into a 3-2 hole, ultimately falling in Game 7 last Monday night. “I want to first thank Gerard for his work and commitment to the Rangers during his time as head coach,” said general manager Chris Drury. “I have a ton of respect for Gerard as both a coach and person and truly appreciate everything he did for us on and off the ice these last two seasons. After my evaluation of the season and discussions with Gerard, we mutually came to the conclusion that a change would be beneficial for both parties. I wish he and his family all the best in the future. Our search for a new head coach will begin right away.” The 59-year-old took over as Rangers head coach in June of 2021, replacing David Quinn, who served as bench boss from 2018 to 2021. Prior to his time with the Rangers, Gallant coached the Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, and Vegas Golden Knights for three seasons apiece. Gallant took the expansion Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final in their first season in 2017-18. A head coach for 705 NHL regular-season games over parts of 11 seasons, Gallant owns a career record of 369-262-4-70. As a player, the Summerside, P.E.I., native was a veteran of 11 NHL seasons for the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning, tallying 211 goals and 480 points in 615 regular-season games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomdog Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Well I would guess Gallant just became the top contender for 4 other teams looking for a coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 I don't like it at all. You cannot fire 23 players so the coach gets whacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomdog Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 45 minutes ago, yave1964 said: I don't like it at all. You cannot fire 23 players so the coach gets whacked. Yea. Pretty stupid. They shouldn’t have been surprised that bringing in older super stars didn’t work out. That kind of influx seldom does, but it must be the coach. Maybe my Wild can pick him up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Drury explaining that he's not ready to be a GM yet. "Mutually agreed" is such nonsense. You didn't want him around so he didn't want to stay. Go hire Joel Quenneville and we'll know we have the better of the two from Buffalo on the ice and in the GM office. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 (edited) Surprising move. The pundits were talking about it on “NHL Tonight”. He has a pretty good win percentage and probably didn’t deserve to be fired. All 3 finalists for the 2022 Jack Adams are now unemployed, (as head coaches). That’s just crazy! Edited May 7 by AlaskaFlyerFan 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, AlaskaFlyerFan said: Surprising move. The pundits were talking about it on “NHL Tonight”. He has a pretty good win percentage and probably didn’t deserve to be fired. All 3 finalists for the 2022 Jack Adams are now unemployed, (as head coaches). That’s just crazy! The weird thing about Gallant is that this seems to keep happening. The end was stunning in both Florida and Vegas. I don't know but what is it about him that keeps making front offices jettison an otherwise seemingly successful coach in each of the last three stops. It seems in Florida and New York it is the infatuation with the molester enabler. But it was Vegas, too, so I don't get it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 4 hours ago, ruxpin said: this seems to keep happening. I don't know but what is it about him that keeps making front offices jettison an otherwise seemingly successful coach Would it surprise you to learn that perhaps front offices don't like it when he starts replacing all the vending machine items with granola bars and all the coffee machines with veggie smoothie makers?? I know LOTS of offices where that would get one drawn and quartered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 But what a nice, polite, politically correct society we live in now, eh? Remember when it used to be "Coach X was fired (no, not OUR @CoachX )......or "Coach Z canned"...I mean, these would be the headlines. Even just "FIRED" in huge front sports page letters! Now everyone seems to be "mutually parting ways", or "agreeing to pursue other avenues". Good grief....how DO comedians make a living nowadays?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 "The grass is always greener" And if they beat the Devil's this doesn't happen. One game made the decision. That's not the mark of a seasoned professional. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Junkie Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 (edited) FIRED ! No mutual crap! Stupid move. If JR reads this, maybe he can verify this? Wasn’t Gallant the 2nd puck behind Gilbert Perrault? 1970? Edited May 11 by Hockey Junkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Ewing Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 -I don't think he was the problem with the Rangers, but when your PP goes 1 for 13 and you made zero adjustments, this is the sort of thing that can happen. I get the move, but I don't really think it was necessary. @Hockey Junkie - I also doubt it was mutual, but was announced that way out of respect for Gallant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 34 minutes ago, JR Ewing said: I don't think he was the problem with the Rangers, but when your PP goes 1 for 13 and you made zero adjustments, Or when the players are deliberately not adjusting... The players apparently got their wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 One Name Keeps Coming Up As "Safe Choice" For Rangers Head Coaching Vacancy James Wilson Sunday, May 14, 2023 New York Rangers SHARE THIS Share it Tweet Share it Pin it The New York Rangers are currently in the market for a new head coach, and there is one name that continues to surface as a "safe choice": Peter Laviolette. According to Rangers' reporter Vince Mercogliano, Laviolette is being widely considered for the position. Despite his recent departure from the Washington Capitals, where they missed the playoffs after a long streak of postseason appearances, Laviolette's track record as an NHL coach speaks for itself. With an impressive coaching career spanning over 19 years, including a Stanley Cup championship with the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes and appearances in the Cup final with the 2010 Philadelphia Flyers and 2017 Nashville Predators, Laviolette brings a wealth of experience and success to the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The New York Rangers are currently in the market for a new head coach, and there is one name that continues to surface as a "safe choice": Peter Laviolette. According to Rangers' reporter Vince Mercogliano, Laviolette is being widely considered for the position. Despite his recent departure from the Washington Capitals, where they missed the playoffs after a long streak of postseason appearances, Laviolette's track record as an NHL coach speaks for itself. With an impressive coaching career spanning over 19 years, including a Stanley Cup championship with the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes and appearances in the Cup final with the 2010 Philadelphia Flyers and 2017 Nashville Predators, Laviolette brings a wealth of experience and success to the table.
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