Confirmed with Link: Rangers name Jacques Martin as an Assistant Coach

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[Levitate]

Unsure if this is good or bad? Pens relied heavily on crappy ass defenseman Jack Johnson but that seems like it wasn't all Martin

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

If this guy can help deploy an even semi competent defensive system, we're in business

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

He'll run the defense, but it'll certainly help Laf and Gauthier to have a French-speaking coach on the team.

The guy has a wealth of experience and is an excellent soundboard for Quinn. Can't knock this move at all.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I get it, get some French speakers on the staff for Lafreniere. Nice.

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

Unsure if this is good or bad? Pens relied heavily on crappy ass defenseman Jack Johnson but that seems like it wasn't all Martin

I believe he shared the defensive responsibilities with Gonchar

 

[RangersFan]

Our new scapegoat!

 

[bobbop]

Absolutely love this. Very sound defensive coach. History of success.

 

[nsvoyageurs]

This means the Rangers are drafting only QMJHL players in this upcoming draft.

 

[NYRKING30]

Over/under number of games calling for him to be fired?

 

[Trxjw]

I like it. Fridge had this in 31 Thoughts right? Nice scoop by him.

 

[Miamipuck]

I can't stand this move, it's terrible.

 

[JT Kreider]

Didnt someone on our board just post about this last night? Reveal yourself!

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

This means the Rangers are drafting only QMJHL players in this upcoming draft.

Well, we know we'll be drafting one!

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Great move on paper, hope it works out that way in practice

 

[Miamipuck]

I think it's a pretty good move, Martin seems to have a lot of respect as an "X" and "O" guy in most circles.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Didnt someone on our board just post about this last night? Reveal yourself!

Friedman mentioned it in his column

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Over/under number of games calling for him to be fired?

This guy gets some leash cause he's new

Quinn is next on the chopping block in terms of "fans calling for people to be fired"

 

[bobbop]

I get it, get some French speakers on the staff for Lafreniere. Nice.

Lafreniere speaks perfect English.

 

[BBKers]

As I understand it, a good move

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

Lafreniere speaks perfect English.

For sure

 

[Miamipuck]

Lafreniere speaks perfect English.

You say that but wait until he meets a person from Staten Island or Brooklyn. Martin is crucial to bridge that gap.

 

[Shesterkybomb]

Awesome.....i can't say how much of a good job Gorton has done since he got here.

 

[Raspewtin]

I like it. He's coached at least good defense most of his NHL career since the lockout.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

let's hope he can improve this just a tad...watching them play 4v5 was the biggest reminder of far they have to go to get back to contention.