Including 36 coaches across their 96-year history, this New York Rangers coach history includes everyone, from bonafide legends on the ice to heroes behind the bench.
Lester Patrick, 1926-1939
- 13 seasons. 604 games, 281-216-107, 669 points (.554 PTS%)
The New York Rangers’ first coach was also their longest-tenured coach. Technically Conn Smythe was the first coach, but he was fired before the team ever played a game. Lester Patrick started coaching the Rangers as they entered the league, and lead the team to their first two Stanley Cups.