This offseason, the New York Rangers have already made a major behind-the-scenes change to their staff.

Their director of player development, Jed Ortmeyer , was relieved of his duties in a surprising move. He was in that position for nine years. Taking his place is Tanner Glass , who has been a player development assistant since being hired by the Rangers in 2019.

There was some writing on the wall based on comments President and General Manager Chris Drury had made in the weeks prior, during a Zoom meeting. Alas, the player development changes aren’t the only ones the organization is making this offseason.

The team announced that long-time goalie coach Benoit Allaire will be heading off into retirement.…