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Rangers Roundup: Gerard Gallant receiving praise, top assistant coaching candidates, and more

The New York Rangers made the hiring of Gerard Gallant official this week. He will now be the 36th head coach in franchise history, and he’s been receiving plenty of praise since being getting the job.

Gerard Gallant receiving praise

Before he was hired, I spoke to Gallant’s agent, Neil Glasberg during the World Championships. He called Gallant a client whom he feels blessed to represent. “He’s got game in him, and he’s a fantastic coach,” he exclaimed. “Gallant would be great in multiple organizations. He’s the best of the unemployed experienced coaches out there.