It appears as if the New York Rangers have found their next head coach.
Hockey Central insider John Shannon is reporting that the Rangers and the former Vancouver Canucks bench boss Alain Vigneault are on the verge of reaching an agreement.
While some details have yet to be finalized, its accurate to say Alain Vigneault is the new coach of the New York Rangers. #donedeal
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) June 15, 2013
It was first reported by TVA Sports reporter Louis Jean.
No official confirmation but one source says Vigneault to become #Rangers head coach. Working on final details of the deal. To be continued.
— Louis Jean (@LouisJean_TVA) June 15, 2013
Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill confirmed Friday that Vigneault had removed his name from the Dallas Stars coaching search.
The longtime Canucks’ coach was fired after the team was swept by the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. In seven seasons with the club, Vigneault became the all-time winningest coach in franchise history and led Vancouver to two Presidents’ Trophies and a Stanley Cup final appearance in 2011.
