FILE – Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes looks on in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. The Predators fired Hynes on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, moving on from him more than six weeks after missing the playoffs. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
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Sometimes being patient has its benefits. The New York Rangers have not named a new head coach yet, and several head coaches have recently become available to add to the growing pool of qualified candidates.
The latest example of this is John Hynes.
Hynes spent the last few years in Nashville but was unceremoniously fired by Barry Trotz to allow for Andrew Brunette to take the job. Several analysts have spoken out about the way the firing was handled, but it’s left a very strong coach on the market for teams to consider.
That is great news for Chris Drury and the Rangers. Drury and Hynes played together during their NHL careers and have a personal connection few have in this sport. Hynes’ dismissal means the team doesn’t have to make a decision as quickly as possible – they can afford to wait to see if other teams end up parting ways with their head coach.
And with any veteran coach like John Hynes, there is both a positive and negative side to his story.
Coaching Profile: John Hynes
Past Title: Nashville Predators head coach
Age: 48
NHL Experience: Nine years as head coach for the Devils and Predators
Pros to hiring Hynes
- A personal connection to Drury
- Defensive mindset
- Experience with younger players
Cons to hiring Hynes
- Has not won a playoff series in nine years of coaching
- Might not be the best fit for the current Rangers roster
- Struggled at times to connect to older players
Final Breakdown:
As head coaches with experience go, a team can do a lot worse than John Hynes. He may have nine years of coaching experience but his work in the developmental league, and with the Predators showed that…
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