But the Rangers have hired past coaches who couldn't have thought of it.

When the Rangers hired an established coach from another National Hockey League team, compensation was understandable.

The following month, the Rangers hired Keenan, a coach known for defense and discipline, and Leetch had to make sure he had his act together.

The Rangers hired Mike Keenan for his edge, not his manners.

The Rangers hired Washington because, as a players' manager, he is the opposite of the controlling Showalter.

Second, the Rangers must hire a general manager and coach.

The Rangers hired Nadel in 1979, and he called games on television and radio in his first three seasons.

Ranger hires Stephanie to chauffeur him.

What with the rules interpretation shifting night by night, the Rangers just might hire a few percherons for Friday night.

But a proposed trade fell through and the Rangers hired Fleury, instead, as a free agent.