With Gerard Gallant out as head coach of the New York Rangers, we’re going to spend some time looking at some candidates to replace him, starting today with Peter Laviolette and Mark Messier! Several reasons why Laviolette could be the odds-on favorite to get the job, despite and underwhelming three-year tenure with the Washington Capitals. Messier seems to be the ultimate dark horse candidate, but would the Rangers consider going with the former captain in an out-of-the-box move??? Episode 824.
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There is only one man who can lead this group to a Cup and that is Mark Messier. He is the greatest motivational captain to have ever played the game. With Mess behind the bench the core players will rise to their greatest potential. They will thrive with Mark Messier standing behind them…
Of the available NHL coaches, I like Laviolette the best, but maybe the Hartford coach deserves a shot too. Whoever it is, they HAVE to be able to manage the veterans and the rookies well together. That's key. Obviously They have to have good in game strategies, push the right buttons and be able to motivate, but managing the rookie talent in with the vets is going to be paramount.
Knoblach is the safest and smartest option
If the Rangers go from Gallant to Laviolette, they'll only be going from one Isles retread to another… Why change horses like that. Laviolette was already fired in NY because he lost the locker room. Good coach, but I don't see his style fitting with Rangers any better than Washington.
I'd prefer Rick Tocchet or Jim Schoenfeld.
I'm Hoping For Kris Knablouch
If it's not burnette or Knoblauch it's the wrong decision. Idgaf if it's messier jagr gretzky. It'll be the wrong choice.