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succeeding ex-Blueshirts head coach David Quinn. Quinn was fired following the 2020-21 season, after failing to qualify for the playoffs in the East Division. He left New York with a 96-87-25 record in his first-ever stint in the NHL. He never managed to qualify for the playoffs during his three years behind the bench.

Earlier in the offseason, it was reported that the Rangers were eyeing an experienced head coach, and Gallant certainly fits the description. He’s been a head coach for parts of nine seasons in the NHL, while also serving as an assistant for parts of eight campaigns.

Gallant has spent time with the Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers and Golden Knights. His career record is 270-217-4-50 and he won the Jack Adams Award in 2017-18 as the NHL’s best coach after taking Vegas to the Stanley Cup final in the franchise’s inaugural season.

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