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Gerard Gallant Accepts Coaching Role in Russia’s KHL

He ends a two-year NHL hiatus by returning to coaching overseas with the specific KHL club set to be unveiled soon.

Jan 1, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant looks on during the game against the Florida Panthers in the second period at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Gallant, 61, has agreed to a head-coaching position in the Kontinental Hockey League after departing the New York Rangers in 2023.
  • Neither the name of the Russian club nor official terms have been released, though an announcement is expected shortly.
  • Over 11 NHL seasons with Columbus, Florida, Vegas and New York, he amassed a 369-262-4-70 record in 705 regular-season games.
  • He led the inaugural Vegas Golden Knights to the 2018 Stanley Cup Final and earned the Jack Adams Award as the league’s coach of the year.
  • His move reflects a growing trend of veteran NHL bench bosses pursuing top roles overseas in response to a competitive North American coaching market.