The New York Rangers are hiring Gerard Gallant as their next head coach as first reported by Larry Brooks of the New York Post. Gallant is taking over after the organization cleaned house by letting go of team president John Davidson, GM Jeff Gorton, and head coach David Quinn.
Gallant was with the Vegas Golden Knights from 2017-2020, leading them to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2018. He has also been a head coach with the Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets. The Summerside native has a career head coaching record of 270-216-4-51.
The Rangers are looking for a complete change to the culture after missing out on the playoffs last season.