In case you missed it, Lindy Ruff –despite his documented issues as a defense coach— is a front runner for the head coaching job with the New Jersey Devils. Believe it or not, he has a legitimate shot at the job, per Elliotte Friedman.
Ruff came to the Rangers at the end of the Alain Vigneault era, and has had terrible results as the coach in charge of the defense. He deserves a lot of blame for the defense issues that have plagued the Rangers. Or does he?