Five huge questions for the New York Rangers this off-season

Five huge questions for the Rangers this off-season

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 04: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal on James Reimer #47 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 04, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images) /

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New York Rangers head coach David Quinn (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images) /

#3: Is this the right coaching staff?

Is David Quinn the right coach for this team? John Davidson has been effusive in his praise for Quinn, but Quinn has to bear some responsibility for the team’s quick exit. He’s had two years and the team has shown improvement, but he has also been given the tools to work with. The jury is out.

Speaking of coaching, they have a glaring vacancy on the bench with the departure of Lindy Ruff. Is Gord Murphy the answer? Molding this young defense is the most important task facing the Rangers coaching staff and the results so far have been mixed.

Brady Skjei regressed in New York. If he excels in Carolina, they will have some explaining to do. Tony DeAngelo has been a resounding success story while Libor Hajek has been a disappointment. How do they make sure that Adam Fox, Ryan Lindgren, DeAngelo, Hajek and K’Andre Miller take the next step?

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