What NHL team does Gerard Gallant coach? Why do they call Gallant Turk?

Gerard Gallant is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former player. He is the current head coach of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League.

He has previously served as the head coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, and Vegas Golden Knights.

What NHL team does Gerard Gallant coach?

On June 16, 2021, Gallant was announced as the head coach of the New York Rangers, replacing David Quinn.

In the next installment of New York Rangers: The Good, the Bad, and the Uncertain, we spotlight head coach Gerard Gallant.

On June 16, 2021, the Blueshirts hired the 58-year veteran bench boss with nine NHL seasons of coaching experience to take them to the next level.

Why do they call Gallant Turk?

Gallant was born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. He grew up near a local ice rink and was often found sweeping the stands with his buddies in exchange for extra ice time.

Since he was three or four years old, Gallant has had the nickname “Turk”.