New York is bringing back a familiar face in former head coach David Quinn as an assistant. Chris Drury and the Blueshirts took a chance on Quinn back in 2018-19 after his success at Boston University, but he was quickly let go after failing to make the postseason in two of his three seasons at the helm.

David Quinn is following Mike Sullivan back to New York. The former rookie Rangers coach, who stood behind the bench for three seasons from 2018 to 2021, is set to remain on Sullivan’s staff — after the two reunited in Pittsburgh last season — and return to his first NHL club as an assistant, per a league source.

The 38th head coach in New York Rangers history will be assisted by the 35th next season. David Quinn, who coached the Rangers from 2018-21, will join Sullivan’s staff along with Joe Sacco and Ty Hennes, the team announced Thursday.