For the first time since 2004, Benoît Allaire won’t be serving as the Rangers’ goaltending coach. He’s transitioning away from day-to-day duties. Jeff Malcolm, previously the goaltending coach of their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, has been promoted to the NHL bench, per Arthur Staple of The Athletic. The news ends Allaire’s 20-year run as the Rags’ goalie coach, … [Read more...] about Rangers Promote Jeff Malcolm To Goaltending Coach
East Notes: Suzuki, Falk, Pulkkinen
The Canadiens essentially picked up two new top-six forwards, which should give them the offense they need to challenge for a playoff spot this season, captain Nick Suzuki told Arpon Basu of The Athletic. “I think we can beat anybody,” Suzuki said. “I thought last year we competed against really good teams all the time. We’re still a young group, but with the addition of … [Read more...] about East Notes: Suzuki, Falk, Pulkkinen
Hartford Wolf Pack Hire Brendan Burke, Paul Mara
The AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, the Hartford Wolf Pack, rounded out their coaching staff today as they announced the hire of Brendan Burke as the team’s goaltending coach and Paul Mara as one of the team’s assistant coaches. Burke is replacing Jeff Malcolm as the team’s full-time goaltending coach who was promoted to the Rangers’ goaltending coach yesterday.[SOURCE … [Read more...] about Hartford Wolf Pack Hire Brendan Burke, Paul Mara
Igor Shesterkin, Rangers In Extension Talks
The 2024-25 goalie free-agent class may take a major hit in the coming weeks as the New York Rangers continue engaging Igor Shesterkin in extension negotiations. Shesterkin was recently asked about the prospect of a new deal with the Rangers in an interview with RG.org where he said, “My agent, Maxim Moliver, is talking to the general manager. I can’t say anything else. For me, … [Read more...] about Igor Shesterkin, Rangers In Extension Talks
East Notes: Laine, Makiniemi, Sutter
Patrik Laine has no reservations about his ability to return to being an impact player following yesterday’s trade to the Canadiens. “I don’t want to come back as a 30-goal-scorer. I want to come back as a 40, 50- (goal-scorer). I’ve done that previously and it’s not by accident,” he told reporters (including NHL.com’s Tracey Myers). “But it’s not just all about that,” Laine … [Read more...] about East Notes: Laine, Makiniemi, Sutter