Gerard Gallant and Mike Kelly are poised to be reunited behind a National Hockey League bench for a third time.
Gallant was named head coach of the Florida Panthers before the 2014-15 season and hired Kelly as one of his assistants. Kelly joined Gallant again with the Vegas Golden Knights and the duo will make a third stop together with the Rangers.
The New York Post reported Monday that Kelly has been hired by the New York Rangers to work alongside Gallant, who was named the team's new head coach last month.
Rangers have hired Gord Murphy, Mike Kelly as assistants to join Gallant's staff, Post has learned. Both have prior experience with Gallant. Blueshirts still seeking third assistant.
— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) July 12, 2021
Gallant and Kelly began working together in 2009 when they were both hired by the Saint John Sea Dogs. After three seasons together, Gallant took an assistant coaching job with the Montreal Canadiens while Kelly stayed in Saint John for a couple more seasons.
Gallant was named head coach of the Florida Panthers before the 2014-15 season and hired Kelly as one of his assistants. Kelly joined Gallant again with the Vegas Golden Knights and the duo will make a third stop together with the Rangers.
The two Prince Edward Island natives recently guided Canada to a gold medal at the IIHF World Championship.
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