If consistency is key, year three is too soon for changes
We must also be mindful that the organization is still in a rebuild, they are still forming the foundation that will be the core for a contending team for years to come. There is no right or wrong playbook regarding coaching changes during a rebuild, but there does seem to be one common theme during the cap era. The Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks and L.A.Kings all had revolving doors of coaches that had little impact on their teams records.
The Penguins used four coaches while finishing in fifth place for four straight seasons. The Blackhawks used seven coaches while missing the playoffs in nine out of 10 seasons. The L.A. Kings used four coaches while missing the playoffs for six straight years. Though, as @4everblueshirts recently pointed out, coaches often take both blame and praise that does not belong to them.
Another common theme with all of these successful rebuilds is that the coach who began the rebuild, did not see the team to glory. This is in part because the teams showed no level of improvement towards making the playoff’s for years. It is also in part due to impatience and changes among the management and ownership groups. None of which are an issue with the New York Rangers.
If not for the woeful power play David Quinn would hardly be the topic of discussion. While not everyone will be happy with the how, this New York Rangers team is making progress and progress is progress, no matter how small. Perhaps as soon as next year the team will look towards progress in terms of results. But until wins and making the playoffs are the determination of continued progress, changes are unnecessary.