New York Rangers fans were skeptical when it was announced that Scott Arniel was named an associate coach, but thus far the hiring has paid huge dividends. For those who don't know, Arniel was previously the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and he had some problems with center Derick Brassard while he was there.
The two buried the hatchet before the start of the season, and since then Arniel has focused on transforming the Rangers' forwards and power play.
Power plays have induced terror and loathing in Rangers fans over the past few years, but that hasn't been the case thus far during the 2013-14 campaign. There is something different this year, and alternate captain Brad Richards talked about the power play to reporters.
Via Katie Strang of ESPN NY:
Similar to Richards' turnaround this season, the team's previously-maligned power-play has appeared to maneuver an about-face. The unit came through at 6:16 of the third with a vital 5-on-3 power-play that was crisp and well-executed, capped by Mats Zuccarello's second marker of the season.
"It feels like a power-play," Richard ...
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How Hiring of Scott Arniel Is Paying Dividends for New York Rangers in 2013-14
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