2013-14 New York Rangers Preview

Although the Rangers entertained the idea of replacing Tortorella with former Ranger captain Mark Messier, general manager Glen Sather opted for the more prudent hire by bringing the experienced Alain Vigneault into the fold. Messier, who has never coached at the junior or AHL levels, let alone in the NHL, responded by leaving the organization after spending four years as a special assistant to Sather.