Smith was the Rangers coach for 44 games before being replaced by Mike Keenan in April 1993 as the Rangers new head coach .
Smith replaced Roger Neilson in January 1993 as an interim head coach for the New York Rangers during the 1992 -- 93 NHL season .
Smith was the New York Rangers Smith for 44 games before being replaced by Mike Keenan in April 1993 as the New York Rangers new head coach .
Smith replaced Roger Neilson in January 1993 as an interim head coach for the New York Rangers during the 1992 -- 93 NHL season .