Gerard Gallant hires two assistant coaches

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Gerard Gallant (L) and assistant coach Mike Kelly of the Vegas Golden Knights arrive at the team's home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers at T-Mobile Arena on October 04, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant is putting his staff together, hiring Mike Kelly and Gord Murphy as his assistant coaches. The news was first reported by Larry Brooks of The New York Post. It has not been formally announced by the team yet.

Rangers have hired Gord Murphy, Mike Kelly as assistants to join Gallant’s staff, Post has learned. Both have prior experience with Gallant. Blueshirts still seeking third…