Earlier this week rumors surfaced that the New York Rangers wanted to hire Peter Laviolette as their next Head Coach, however it now seems that ship has sailed. It now appears the Rangers are leaning to hiring General Manager, Chris Drury's former college teammate John Hynes.
It now appears Hynes won't be unemployed for long after being let go by the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, May 30th. On May 31st, after being granted permission to speak with Hynes, the New York Rangers and Hynes are making progress in their discussions for him to be the next head coach of the New York Rangers.