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The Senators fired head coach Guy Boucher Friday and in the press release they outlined the attributes they want in a head coach:

From the release:

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– A teacher who will focus on the development and growth of each player on the team;

– A listener who encourages feedback from players and the coaching staff;

– A communicator who lets every team member know where they stand and what is expected;

– A tactician who brings structure and game planning that will enhance our rebuild.

Here’s some people Postmedia feels could fit the bill:

Alain Vigneault: Fired by the New York Rangers at the end of last season, he’s been sitting in Florida waiting for a new job. The 57-year-old Vigneault has a year left on a contract that is scheduled to pay him $4.25 million next season.

The Rangers are willing to pick up some of that ticket to get the contract off the books. He has been to the Stanley Cup final twice: In 2011 with the Vancouver Canucks and in 2013 with the Rangers.