The Rangers are currently navigating a significant transition as they work on finalizing their roster while also focusing on filling coaching vacancies. With the recent departure of Mike Sullivan and the firings of Michael Peca in Chicago and Phil Housley, the team finds itself needing to replace these key positions. Dan Muse’s future remains in limbo, with suggestions that he may be heading to Pittsburgh to fill their head coaching position. This scenario would create a situation where all three assistant coaching roles would need to be filled.
Arthur Staple has reported that despite the uncertainty surrounding Muse, David Quinn is a potential candidate to return from Pittsburgh, although he is also in the running for their head coaching job, alongside Muse. Another name being considered is Joe Sacco from Boston.
While bringing Quinn back as an assistant raises questions, especially given his previous tenure with the Rangers during which many current players were part of the roster, the hope is that Quinn secures the Pittsburgh role and Muse remains with the Rangers. This would provide stability and continuity, as losing another promising coach like Kris Knoblauch could pose challenges for the team’s development.
In this pivotal time, the Rangers have the opportunity to reshape their coaching staff while building a successful foundation for the future. The outcome of these decisions could significantly influence the team’s performance in the upcoming season.