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New York Rangers: 5 Bold Predictions that will be true next Thanksgiving

By Michael Delasandro

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 6: Rangers logo at center ice prior to the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers NHL game on November 6, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by John Crouch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 6: Rangers logo at center ice prior to the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers NHL game on November 6, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by John Crouch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 31: Head coach Alain Vigneault and associate coach Scott Arniel of the New York Rangers look on from the bench against the Vegas Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden on October 31, 2017 in New York City. The New York Rangers won 6-4. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 31: Head coach Alain Vigneault and associate coach Scott Arniel of the New York Rangers look on from the bench against the Vegas Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden on October 31, 2017 in New York City. The New York Rangers won 6-4. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Coaching Change

A very common conversation among supporters of the Rangers is the presented idea of a coaching change. Rumor had it, that prior to the Rangers winning streak, Alain Vigneault’s job was on the line. It is still possible for Vigneault to be canned during the season or over the summer. Vigneault will not be at the helm by Thanksgiving next season, as his constant mismanagement of the defense and prospects does not change.

It is not quite clear who the new coach will be. Options such as Daryl Sutter, Paul Maclean, and unfortunately Lindy Ruff, and Scott Arniel as well. Sutter had mixed success in LA, and it seems his departure seemed to be a result of the players, as there was some discourse in the locker room. Maclean, has had some positive seasons, but also has had some rather disappointing results, particularly as an assistant coach of Ducks and head coach of the Ottawa Senators.

Arniel and Ruff are both current Rangers assistant coaches, and both are viable options. Ruff known for his head coaching in Dallas, and Arniel who had previously coached the Blue Jackets.

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