Confirmed with Link: Alain Vigneault fired

[will1066]

Don't think we need Torts II. Need a teacher, not a hard-liner.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I still don't like Torts. I'm glad his teams played defense but at times it was unbearable to watch. I hope he changed.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

Can’t find AV’s post game anywhere. Can some one PM me a link? Pretty please.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

No, I don't. My point is that the organization chose to handle it in an atypical manner, which speaks to their displeasure.

I have had my teams fire coaches after poor seasons many times over my 40 years of watching sports, and they almost always do it during the week following the last game, during business hours, frequently even giving notice as to when they would inform the press/fans of their decision.

Letting him go at the earliest possible opportunity, mere hours after the last game, likely the moment he returned to the City, on a Saturday, late at night, isn't "not letting him twist in the wind", it's sending a message.

(I added the corporate bit just to draw a parallel in the different ways a person can be let go; obviously, sports are a different animal.)



EDIT: I don't mean to make this overly contentious, so my bad if I have. It just seems pretty clear to me that there was more to this than the typical "it was time to move on, we wish him the best". If you don't see it, that's fine.

Didn’t Willie Randolph get fired in an unprofessional manner?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Yeah, not interested in a Torts reunion.

Like the guy, good coach, but the organization needs to take a step forward, not backtrack.

 

[McRanger]

I think that t-shirt is so stupid. We survived it? We were extremely successful during it, it wasn't exactly hard to survive. They act like he was ****ing Ron Low or Bryan Trottier...

I don’t know, are you saying if you saw Hank walking down the street wearing that shirt it wouldn’t make perfect sense?

 

[Ghost of jas]

Yeah, not interested in a Torts reunion.

Like the guy, good coach, but the organization needs to take a step forward, not backtrack.

He also suggested Barry Trotz...just no.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Torts isn't happening, not after the way things ended for him here.

I don't see Trotz as an option either, maybe if they whiff on everyone else.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

I think that t-shirt is so stupid. We survived it? We were extremely successful during it, it wasn't exactly hard to survive. They act like he was ****ing Ron Low or Bryan Trottier...

Imagine being like an Oilers fan or an Isles fan and seeing that thing

 

[TheTakedown]

He’s clearly a narcissist IMO.

Has to be. I have never seen such arrogance put of anyone in a professional environment. Other than maybe Andrew Wilson of Electronic Arts

 

[TheTakedown]

They're paying him $8M to not coach. So he's getting a pretty sweet severance.

The fact that they did it when they did is applause worthy imo. There had to be more going on behind the scenes that lead to it. Sometimes it's a matter of sending a message... and the fact that they canned him after he said he's the best candidate for the job is a big **** you.

I'm not sure if that's a Gorts or Slats move... It's more a JD move. It took years for JD to get rid of the cultural problems the Rangers had, and AV let it all back in.

JD as in John Davidson?

 

[TheTakedown]

Snow and Weight are having a press conference tomorrow together. So Weight is staying.

So confirmed the Islanders will still suck next year

 

[Synergy27]

Give me a modern coach with zero connections to terrible fringe players that does a reasonable job of managing ice time but isn't afraid to ride his horses once the playoffs start. That's all.

 

[JayMan82]

JD as in John Davidson?

I think he's referencing James Dolan...

 

[Embryo]

I'm pretty bummed about AV leaving, idk if anyone else feels the same. I'll miss him....unless we come out and start winning right out of the gate...

 

[PuckLuck3043]

So so happy the clown is gone and right after the game was done. Warms my heart. Great job Gorton.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Its been almost 24 hours and I still can't believe it. This was something I've been waiting on now for literal years, and its finally happened. So surreal, and amazing

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I'm pretty bummed about AV leaving, idk if anyone else feels the same. I'll miss him....unless we come out and start winning right out of the gate...

You, Reijo29, BRB and ReggieDunlop.

 

[JayMan82]

I'm pretty bummed about AV leaving, idk if anyone else feels the same. I'll miss him....unless we come out and start winning right out of the gate...

Like many, you're nervous about the Rangers next search for a head coach. We see recent examples of failures (i.e. Buffalo, Arizona, Carolina, Vancouver) where the wrong hires lead to perpetual suckage. If we mess up this next hire, it can lead to a significant step back for our beloved team. This is gonna be a HUGE summer ahead.

 

[JayMan82]

Ignore

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I feel like Torts getting fired didn't get this reaction. I honestly wanted Torts gone more than I did AV now.

 

[Mike in Houston]

From Alain Vigneault - "
I would like to thank the New York Rangers management - Mr. James Dolan, Glen Sather and Jeff Gorton - for allowing me the privilege to coach the Rangers. I spent five wonderful years in New York and I want to express my gratitude to all the coaches, players and staff that I worked with during that period of my life. The Rangers have an incredible fan base and I will cherish many special moments, especially our trip to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Rangers are going in a different direction, I respect that and I wish them all the best. Thus far in my coaching career I am very grateful that I have had the privilege to work with three great organizations - Vancouver, and two Original Six teams with New York and Montreal. I have great respect for everyone in the media but for now please understand that I don't intend to comment any further, as I will regroup with my family. Thank you everyone for a great ride and life-lasting memories."
--AV

Statement From Alain Vigneault

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Imagine being like an Oilers fan or an Isles fan and seeing that thing

Just had a hearty laugh at the thought

It feels weird not having an HC

 

[Ghost of jas]

You, Reijo29, BRB and ReggieDunlop.

Someone hasn’t read much through this thread if they aren’t aware of how everyone else feels.

 

[GregSirico]

I wouldn't mind Torts coming back. I loved Torts, and I know that ownership did as well.

It's doubtful that CLB let's him go.

I'd run from that so fast .... just as fast as AV. Torts has no creativity whatsoever.