Alain Vigneault, arguably the most sought-after available hockey coach on the market, has chosen his next home.
According to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, the New York Rangers have reached an agreement for Vigneault to be their next head coach:
No terms of Vigneault's agreement have been released to the press at this time, nor has there been an official announcement scheduled.
The 52-year-old Vigneault was fired by the Vancouver Canucks after the San Jose Sharks ousted the Northwest Division champs in Round 1 of the playoffs. Vigneault spent seven seasons in Vancouver, missing the playoffs only once. He previously spent parts of four seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, from 1997 to 2000.
Despite the Canucks' playoff disappointment, it became quite clear that Vigneault would not be without work for long. He was a favorite in the Dallas Stars' coaching search, but withdrew his name early Saturday as it became clear he was on the precipice of landing in New York, per the Dallas Morning News' Mike Heika.
Vigneault will take over for John Tortorella, who was fire ...
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Alain Vigneault Will Reportedly Become New York Rangers’ Next Head Coach
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