When Alain Vigneault was introduced as the New York Rangers newest head coach back in June, he talked about wanting to play an offensive style of hockey. At that point there was a sense of optimism because of Vigneault's track record, and because the Rangers were a very defensive-minded team under John Tortorella. Or at least it appeared that way.
The Rangers have played 33 games this season, and they have the league's second-worst offense. After a horrendous loss 4-1 on Tuesday Dec. 10 against the Nashville Predators, Vigneault addressed the media about his concerns with the current roster:
The 2013-14 NHL season is almost at the midpoint, and Vigneault is justified in complaining about the Rangers' roster because he has not been given a chance to do his job.
Vigneault was successful in Vancouver because he had skilled offensive players on his roster. Alex Edler, Ryan Kesler and the Sedin twins all are quality dynamic offensive players. The Canucks also had a solid secondary cast that helped carry the weight when the top stars had an off night.
In New York, the marquee is rather empty. Rick N ...
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Why Alain Vigneault Is Justified in Complaining About New York Rangers’ Roster
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