Confirmed with Link: Rangers Name Alain Vigneault Head Coach

[King of Anarchy]

Congrats on the apparent hiring, guys. You'll come to love AV very quickly. (if you don't already)

 

[Boruto]

Conclusion: AV is a richman's Torts.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

But not the sedins lol.. but we will see what he can do

Imagine that. The Sedins on the Rangers roster with Lundqvist in goal...

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

Imagine that. The Sedins on the Rangers roster with Lundqvist in goal...

Unless Either could pull off some magic where the Rangers are exempt from the salary cap that will never happen, aside from the Olympics next year.

 

[Gardner McKay]

I was getting my hopes up for John Stevens...

 

[Blueshirt Believer]

AV is certainly the safest of choices. But I'm not sure if he would be the right one. Still, he has the pedigree and has had success in the modern NHL.

It just seems to me that he has some of the decisional flaws of Torts. With that said, he may have better tactical/system knowledge for the modern game.

I'm tentative about this choice.

 

[LORDE]

Will he fix the PP?

Will he get the most out of his flawed roster?

 

[Blueshirt Believer]

Will he fix the PP?

Will he get the most out of his flawed roster?

I think he certainly has the potential to coach a successful one. But, the Rangers still need a PP triggerman if they even want to approach middling on the PP.

 

[Boruto]

I think he certainly has the potential to coach a successful one. But, the Rangers still need a PP triggerman if they even want to approach middling on the PP.

we have a PP triggerman

 

[JKDR1]

Unless Either could pull off some magic where the Rangers are exempt from the salary cap that will never happen, aside from the Olympics next year.

You mean exempt like the Penguins?

 

[silverfish]

Not happy about this at all really. Better than Stevens and Messier, but I really think it's a mistake not to go with Ruff.

As usual when I don't like decisions the Rangers make, I hope I'm proven wrong.

 

[beastly115]

Well, could have been worse.

 

[JohnC]

I'm just gonna sit back and wait for the first bad game they play for the army of people who'll inevitably spam PGT's with "**** this we should've hired Messier"

 

[Rangers ftw]

Will he fix the PP?

Will he get the most out of his flawed roster?

It's Vigneault we're hiring, not God!

 

[Kershaw]

But the Canucks brahdude was much better than the Rangers manbro.

wut.

 

[The Gloaming]

Was hoping for Tippett, but I guess AV wasn't a bad option. Also wanted them to interview Guy Boucher.

 

[Kershaw]

I know AV don't have a cup, but when ur goalies give up 23!!! Goals in a playoff series (21 by your #1 goalie) what can u expect other than a loss?

How can you expect to win a playoff series with only 8 goals scored in 7 games? That to me is even worse then 7uongo's meltdowns.

 

[Jabroni]

I was getting my hopes up for John Stevens...

I think we should be happy Slats didn't go for Messier as HC.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

How can you expect to win a playoff series with only 8 goals scored in 7 games? That to me is even worse then 7uongo's meltdowns.

You only have to score 4 goals in theory to win a 7-game series.

 

[Kershaw]

You only have to score 4 goals in theory to win a 7-game series.

But you're guaranteed to lose if you score 0 goals in game 7.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

AV is a solid choice. He'll do alright.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

How can you expect to win a playoff series with only 8 goals scored in 7 games? That to me is even worse then 7uongo's meltdowns.

In game 3, luongo gave up 4 goals before van scored. Same with game 4, van was down 3-0 in the 2nd. In game 6 he gave up 4 goals in the 1st period. and in the deciding game they we're once again down 3-0 before the 3rd. Thomas also played great that playoffs.. why would van think they can win when their goalie can't stop anything?

 

[JayMan82]

In game 3, luongo gave up 4 goals before van scored. Same with game 4, van was down 3-0 in the 2nd. In game 6 he gave up 4 goals in the 1st period. and in the deciding game they we're once again down 3-0 before the 3rd. Thomas also played great that playoffs.. why would van think they can win when their goalie can't stop anything?

I mean, they did get to Game 7 because of his goaltending (for good and bad reasons)... I don't know if we really need to over analyze that run. All in all, the consensus is that Vigneault excelled in Vancouver. I'm actually surprised so many Canucks fans have endorsed him! Btw guys, thanks for swinging over and providing some valuable insight for what has been a very bumpy ride for us Rangers fans this last little while...

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

I think we should be happy Slats didn't go for Messier as HC.

Yeah. I think that Is something to rejoice about

 

[NYRKING30]

Thank God no Messier!! I originally wanted Boucher at the start but then realized AV would probably best suited for this job. I am very happy Sather didn't make a stupid decision with this one.