Rangers interviewed Kevin Dineen for Pack coaching vacancy

Anthony Scultore Updated: Jul 18, 2019

According to a local reporter in Hartford, the Rangers spoke with former NHL head coach, Kevin Dineen about the open position with the Wolf Pack.

According to Hartford’s Rich Coppola from Fox 61, the #NYR have looked at former Whaler Kevin Dineen for the vacant coach spot for the #HWP.

As for other potential candidates, it has been quiet. Hartford is the only #AHL team without a coaching staff in place. pic.twitter.com/Sfs9ZOqm1E
— Ricky Milliner (@Milliner06) July 18, 2019

The report is interesting on two fronts:

The Rangers are obviously interested in coaches with NHL experience. Dineen coached the Florida Panthers from 2011 to 2014 with a record of 56 wins, 62 losses, and 28 OT losses. It should also be noted that in his first season behind the bench the Panthers won the division.
While they spoke with him, they did not offer him the position and he moved on. This is consistent with our earlier reporting this week that the process continues.

Rangers add another piece to the Pack

OFFICIAL: Hartford has signed forward Ryan Dmowski to a #AHL deal.

The 22 year old forward played with Hartford in 10 games last season towards the end. He posted 1G, & 4 assists.

He spent the last 4 seasons with UMass-Lowell in Hockey East.#HWP | #NYR pic.twitter.com/O4UxdLEdfN
— Ricky Milliner (@Milliner06) July 18, 2019

By Anthony Scultore

Anthony Scultore has been covering the New York Rangers and the NHL since 2014. His work also appears at... More about Anthony Scultore

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