Chris Drury should not waste any time and make it known early that the team will be going in a different direction. That decision could come as soon as today I am told. As to who the Rangers would get to replace Quinn, don’t expect another young or inexperienced coach. Don’t expect an up and comer either. That rules out Rick Tocchet who hasn’t won anywhere he’s been in his short career. Expect a proven winner with an NHL track record and likely a Stanley Cup on their resume. There’s plenty of names available and the list is growing. John Tortorella seems to have the inside track. Claude Julien is a name I hear more and more. Bruce Boudreau is being bandied about as well. If David Quinn is let go today, this is Drury’s starting point of candidates to interview. This offseason will be busy on a number of fronts. Major roster decisions need to be made, and the man behind the bench you want to make the playoffs needs input too.
I really have no interest in Boudreau. His teams underachieved in the playoffs year after year. I wouldn't mind Julien. And until it isn't Torts I think he has a shot due to the Dolan love, and Drury relationship.
This morning it was reported a decision on David Quinn was expected to come today. Early this afternoon, top hockey insider Elliotte Friedman said that a decision isn’t likely to come today but this week.
