Sep 16, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant talks to reporters following an exhibition game between the Golden Knights and the Arizona Coyotes at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Rangers have hired Gerard Gallant to be the next head coach. It is believed to be a four-year deal. As we noted last week, a deal was rumored in the works until Rod Brind’Amour became “available” after the Hurricanes were eliminated from the playoffs.
This likely caused some additional due diligence which Gerard Gallant alluded to on a Sunday interview.