New York Rangers: Five reasons to be excited about the David Quinn hiring

David Quinn is officially the 35th head coach in New York Rangers history. What will he do differently to usher in the new era for the storied franchise?

The wait is over for the New York Rangers and their fans. David Quinn has officially been announced as the next head coach for the Original Six franchise. Now, the team can look towards the future and begin the long process of completing the rebuild that started last season.

Quinn’s role as head coach will be much different than that of coaches past for the Rangers. He is not being handed a team ready to win now. Quinn is being asked to develop and transform his roster into a contender.

Similarly, unlike other coaches, Quinn’s leash will be much longer. As long-term goals shift, so do short-term expectations. As a result, the new head coach will have an opportunity to adjust to his surroundings and constant roster reconstruction.

Still, the hope remains the same for any NHL franchise. GM Jeff Gorton and his team hope the David Quinn will be the man to bring the New York Rangers back to the Stanley Cup.

Quinn and the Rangers face an uphill battle but will be given every opportunity to make the most out of the next several years together.