“Every season is a disappointment when you don't win, obviously, but just the way the season ended and the way we went out is obviously extremely disappointing. “We came into this season higher expectations than the previous year, and rightfully so,’’ Mika Zibanejad said. That change went pretty well, as Alain Vigneault coached the Rangers to the Final the next season. And it just felt like we had more hockey in us this year.’’ But Gallant, who led the Rangers to a 110-point regular season and into the Eastern Conference final in his first season, and followed that with a 107-point regular season this season, defended. Gallant's first season in 2021-22 was a smashing success, as he led the Rangers to their first playoff appearance in five years and guided them on an unexpected trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. a lot of injuries we really poured everything out. We were certainly on our last legs when we lost in Game 6 to Tampa. “I think we kind of went as far as we possibly could last year. “Yeah, I think it's a different level of disappointment,’’ he said. The 57-year-old will be the 36th head coach in franchise. Kreider said the disappointment is greater this year than it was last year when the Rangers lost in six games to the Lightning. Gerard Gallant was hired by Blueshirts president and general manager Chris Drury on Monday, The Post’s Larry Brooks first reported. “It stings,’’ forward Chris Kreider said. Most felt confident the Rangers had what they needed to go on a long playoff run, but to have it end so quickly seemed to catch everyone by surprise. Disappointing.’’ĭisappointing was a word that came up often when talking to the players in the locker room. But besides that, I can't believe I have to answer some of these questions about me getting let go, or getting fired, brought up by the media. So did I have a tough two weeks and we have a tough two weeks? Yeah. Gallant was open about needing those two to step up, but widened his criticism to include their linemates, as well. we lost to the defending Stanley Cup champions in the semifinals. The 31-year-old has generated a lowly 38.1 xGF. “I think we averaged 108 points in two years,’’ he said. But Gallant, who led the Rangers to a 110-point regular season and into the Eastern Conference final in his first season, and followed that with a 107-point regular season this season, defended his performance behind the bench.
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