In addition to today’s news about Peter Laviolette, the Rangers have had two additional coaching moves. First, Gord Murphy is out as assistant coach. Murphy had been with the Rangers for the start of the Gerard Gallant era, and was likely one of the key coaches behind a low-event third pair and not wanting to try kids like Zac Jones on the blue line. He may also have been the guy behind the much maligned Rangers glass-and-out defensive zone exit strategy. This is a much needed change to address a major Rangers weakness.
Gord Murphy out; Kris Knoblauch to remain in Hartford
