Throughout Jeff Gorton’s tenure as general manager of the New York Rangers, he’s always shown a willingness to make moves. Whether it be desperate moves at the trade deadline to sure up a contender or this past year in which he sold off expiring assets to start a rebuild. At the very least, everyone knows Gorton is aware of where his team is at in the grand scheme of things.
The hiring of David Quinn as head coach is a clear example of this effort. With a five year contract, Quinn is being given great leeway in decisions as his lineup choices prove.