Alain Vigneault is the next head coach of the New York Rangers, according to Bob McKenzie of TSN, and fans can expect big changes. The 52-year-old coach previously stood behind the bench for the Montreal Canadiens and the Vancouver Canucks, and in New York, Vigneault will look to lead the Rangers to a Stanley Cup.
Beat writer Andrew Gross tweeted that the Rangers haven't confirmed it yet, but there is a deal in principle for Vigneault to join the team.
The 2013-14 season will be the 20th anniversary of the Rangers' 1994 Stanley Cup season, and fans hope that this will be the year that the Stanley Cup returns to Madison Square Garden. With Vigneault behind the bench, there are bound to be some changes, and here are the biggest ones that will take effect very soon.
1. Power-Play Philosophy
John Tortorella was upfront about not coaching the power play, and that will change under Vigneault. Whether it is run by Vigneault directly or through an assistant he hires, the Rangers' power-play philosophy will change.
During Vigneault's time with the Canucks, the team had ...
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Alain Vigneault to Rangers: Biggest Changes New Coach Will Make in New York
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