Confirmed with Link: Head Coach Vacancy Pt IV — Rangers get permission to speak to Ruff

[PlamsUnlimited]

Yep, and yep.

Which is hilarious, considering how many, you know, actually good NHL'ers don't have one / how long it takes some of them (Richie).

Stepan had one his first game... remember going crazy at the sports bar I was at during that game.

 

[eco's bones]

Don't worry, Brooks gave no reason as to why he would become to top choice. In fact he mentioned more obstacles to him being hired (will he even be fired? Will Shero give Sather permission to talk to him?)

Sure--they'll hire Torts and we'll hire Bylsma. Works for everybody.

 

[Thirty One]

I don't think I've ever heard of a fired coach not granted permission for a head coaching job.

 

[Block More Shots]

This thread needs more Steve McKenna. Anybody remember his short stint here? I believe he's coaching in Australia and no that's not a joke

I remember him. Imagine Steve McKenna, Brian Boyle, and John Scott on a line together?

 

[Blueshirt Special]

Is there a thread about the Head Coach Vacancy?

 

[silverfish]

Stepan had one his first game... remember going crazy at the sports bar I was at during that game.

I was at that game! Could hear the Stepan women screaming from like five sections over

 

[Clown Fiesta]

I completely derailed this thread with the mention of former Ranger great Erik Reitz. Sorry.

I now nominate him for head coach to bring it back on topic.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

I was at that game! Could hear the Stepan women screaming from like five sections over

I was a Junior in high school I think. It was 2011 he was on the big club right? I think so

On the 2012 opening night at MSG I met Stepan's mom

 

[bobbop]

Jeff Toms? Didn't he record a hat trick for us?

In LA...I was there

 

[Brooklyn Ranger]

In LA...I was there

No doubt, it's a memory you will cherish for a life-time!

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Puddy! The Tominator!

IIRC, wasn't Tominator Larry Melnyk's least favorite player ever? Not that he was ever a positive poster

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

Best Ranger of all time:

big and soft... he was horrible

 

[Hunter Gathers]

big and soft... he was horrible

Haha, were you posting on here when Toms was on the team, Jorts? I dont remember when you started posting.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

IIRC, wasn't Tominator Larry Melnyk's least favorite player ever? Not that he was ever a positive poster

It seemed that his least favorite player was a pretty pliable title.

 

[*Bob Richards*]

Alright, alright you damn kids. I got some lolz out of some of these former slobs but we have a HC vacancy to discuss.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

www.snyrangersblog.com

Buzz: Alain Vigneault Is The Top Candidate For The Rangers
June 7th, 2013 12:13 pm
Alain Vigneault

1:57PM: In the NY Post, Larry Brooks writes that Vigneault is believed to have the inside track to become the next head coach of the Rangers as they look for someone to maximize the talent level over the next year or two. The Rangers are not looking for someone to grow with the job.

12:13PM: On Hockey Central at Noon, Doug MacLean said that he was told Alain Vigneault is the top candidate for the Rangers head coaching job and that it could happen sooner rather than later.

The Rangers have not yet interviewed Vigneault.

Darren Millard joked that Vigneault should have on his business card that he got the job over Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

It seemed that his least favorite player was a pretty pliable title.

 

[haveandare]

www.snyrangersblog.com

Buzz: Alain Vigneault Is The Top Candidate For The Rangers
June 7th, 2013 12:13 pm
Alain Vigneault

1:57PM: In the NY Post, Larry Brooks writes that Vigneault is believed to have the inside track to become the next head coach of the Rangers as they look for someone to maximize the talent level over the next year or two. The Rangers are not looking for someone to grow with the job.

12:13PM: On Hockey Central at Noon, Doug MacLean said that he was told Alain Vigneault is the top candidate for the Rangers head coaching job and that it could happen sooner rather than later.

The Rangers have not yet interviewed Vigneault.

Darren Millard joked that Vigneault should have on his business card that he got the job over Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky.

Haven't talked to him - going to hire him.

He's going to be Torts 2.0, without imparting the same work ethic. Hooray.

 

[NikC]

Haven't talked to him - going to hire him.

He's going to be Torts 2.0, without imparting the same work ethic. Hooray.

sheesh, thanks alot man! you spoiled next season for me and it's only june. well no point in watching now..

 

[Machinehead]

Vigneault does play a good defensive system. It's the offense I'm worried about.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Haven't talked to him - going to hire him.

He's going to be Torts 2.0, without imparting the same work ethic. Hooray.

They employ different systems. I don't get the Tortorella comparisons at all.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Vigneault does play a good defensive system. It's the offense I'm worried about.

I'm worried about the treatment of our players, youngins especially

 

[Machinehead]

I'm worried about the treatment of our players, youngins especially

It's pretty much the same as Torts: shameless favorite-playing. Kassian got crapped on last year while Shroeder got chance after chance after chance.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

See I don't want that. I want a coach with philosophy that isn't grudge holding and favorite playing madness

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

I'm worried about the treatment of our players, youngins especially

Kesler, Edler, Raymond, Bieksa and Burrows developed under AV.

Terrible coach with young players

RE: Kassian, the guy lacks motivation and is inconsistent as hell. He didn't really earn his ice time most of the year. Schroeder was decent, but he put in a much more consistent effort.