While the Rangers had some interesting candidates, including former Rangers captain Mark Messier, the team decided to take the safe route and hire a coach that has had both plenty of experience and success in this league.

Rangers legend Mark Messier has the name, the Stanley Cup rings and the backing of fans everywhere. However, It would be best for the Hall of Famer to pass on New York's vacant head coaching position.

When hockey pundits and fans alike found out that Tim Thomas was taking the 2012-13 season off from the Boston Bruins, there was not much panic in Beantown because of Tuukka Rask.

With Jonathan Quick, Craig Anderson, Jimmy Howard, and Cory Schneider , the United States may find it difficult to choose their top three goaltenders for Sochi 2014.

There's no debate anymore. With his strong play during the post-season, Jimmy Howard has developing into a consistently top-flight goalie for the Detroit Red Wings,

There is a long list of what the next New York Rangers coach will need to do in order to turn things around for the Blueshirts next season.