First impressions are extremely important. This is no different when it comes to being the New York Rangers head coach.
In the Lundqvist Era the Rangers have had three head coaches. Tom Renney, John Tortorella, and Alain Vigneault. The hiring of David Quinn makes the total four.
Past Rangers head coaches found success in their first seasons behind the bench. This includes 100-point seasons in the standings and trips to the finals.
Let’s take a look at the past three Rangers head coaches and their first seasons with the Blueshirts.