James Dolan’s Coaching Management
James Dolan exhibits a consistent approach in managing head coaches for both the New York Rangers and Knicks, demonstrating impatience and a willingness to fire coaches underperforming to expectations. Since 2021, the Rangers have dismissed three coaches, including Gerard Gallant and Peter Laviolette, both after reaching the Eastern Conference Final just a year prior, while the Knicks recently fired Tom Thibodeau after a successful season. Dolan’s reliance on coaches as scapegoats for team failures raises questions about whether his strategies will ultimately benefit or hinder the organizations.
