Peter Laviolette: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 9

ECHL: Peter Laviolette III Signs with Orlando

The Orlando Solar Bears have brought in a new physical presence, signing forward Peter Laviolette III for the 2025–26 season. The 6’4”, 220-pound winger from Wheeling, West Virginia, has spent the last three seasons with his hometown Nailers, where he became known for both his heavy game and his community involvement.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / June 9

Could Peter Laviolette be the right for the Stars’ coaching job?

The Dallas Stars desperately want to win the Stanley Cup, and are doing everything in their power to get over the hump for the first time since 1999. Despite

New York Rangers News / House of Hockey / May 9

Mike Sullivan Facing Criticism for New Press Conference With the New York Rangers

Rangers coach Mike Sullivan spoke to the media for the first time, and he is already being bashed for coming across too similar to former coach Peter Laviolette.

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New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / May 1

Rangers close to hiring two-time Stanley Cup champion as HC

Rangers close to hiring two-time Stanley Cup champion as Peter Laviolette replacement

His impressive resume includes two Stanley Cup championships.

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NHL News / Yardbarker

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Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

New York Rangers News / Athlon Sports / May 1

New York Rangers ‘Getting Close’ to Naming Stanley Cup Winner Next Head Coach

It’s been nearly two weeks since the New York Rangers fired head coach Peter Laviolette. In that time, the team has been linked to an impressive list of potential replacements including Joel Quenneville, Rich Tocchet, and John Tortorella, but there appears to be one name that is gaining recent momentum.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / May 1

Rick Tocchet Didn’t Want to be One of the Highest-Paid Coaches With Canucks

Rick Dhaliwal: Steve Moutain, Rick Tocchet’s agent on the Vancouver Canucks offer to Tocchet: “They stepped up, made the decision hard, you can not say the Canucks did not extend themselves.” Rick Dhaliwal: Have been told that the Canucks made Rick Tocchet a solid contract offer before he decided to move on.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Where do the Rangers go from here on the coaching front?

For the second consecutive time, the New York Rangers have fired their head coach after just two seasons, this time with Peter Laviolette. The team had a disappointing season with a 39-36-7 record that wasn’t good enough to make the playoffs, and Laviolette appears to be the scapegoat.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

The Sheet Blog: NHL coaching’s near-impossible feat

As the coaching carousel got wound up this weekend with the firings of Peter Laviolette in New York along with Anaheim Ducks bench boss Greg Cronin, I

New York Rangers News / House of Hockey / April 19

New York Rangers Fans Send a Clear Warning to the Front Office on Hiring Their Next Head Coach

A New York Rangers fan is sending his organization a clear warning if they were to hire former Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville as Peter Laviolette's replacement.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Rangers have big problems even after firing Peter Laviolette

The New York Rangers fired head coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday following a bitterly disappointing 2024-25 season.

Ducks dismiss HC Greg Cronin

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Sharks sign promising prospect

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Connor Bedard sends warning to the entire NHL about the Blackhawks

New York Rangers News / Field Level Media / April 19

Rangers fire head coach Peter Laviolette after missing playoffs

One season after the New York Rangers finished with the best record in the NHL, the team fired head coach Peter Laviolette and associate head coach Phil Housley on Saturday.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

New York Rangers Fire Head Coach Peter Laviolette

Peter Laviolette was relieved of his coaching duties by the New York Rangers on Saturday (April 19), after they failed to qualify for the playoffs in his second season at the helm.

New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

Rangers Fire Head Coach Peter Laviolette After Failed Season

The New York Rangers have fired head coach Peter Laviolette and associate head coach Phil Housley, the team announced Saturday. The decision, made by President and General Manager Chris Drury, follows a disappointing 2024-25 season in which the team fell well short of expectations.

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New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Rangers fire head coach Peter Laviolette, associate coach Phil Housley

On Saturday, New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury announced the team has fired head coach Peter Laviolette after just two seasons. The Rangers also relieved associate coach Phil Housley of his duties.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19

Rangers make decision on HC Peter Laviolette

The Rangers are making some changes behind the bench.

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New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / April 16

NHL Insider Reveals Favourite To Replace Peter Laviolette As New York Rangers Head Coach

The New York Rangers were the NHL's biggest disappointment in 2024/25, and with Peter Laviolette potentially on the way out, we know their ideal replacement.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Rangers expected to consider coaching change

One name on most radars is Rangers bench boss Peter Laviolette, who has one year left on his deal.

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New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

NHL Rumors Shootdown: Laviolette Gives Up on Rangers

After another disheartening loss, a 4–0 shutout at the hands of the New Jersey Devils, speculation is running wild that New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette may be checking out.

New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / March 20

MSG Erupts as Fans Call For Peter Laviolette's Job After Another New York Rangers Loss

The New York Rangers are falling in the East, and now, fans are voicing their opinion on Head Coach Peter Laviolette and his future with the team. Peter

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 22

Rangers have big questions to answer after loss to Sabres

Rangers have big questions to answer after embarrassing loss to Sabres

The New York Rangers entered Saturday's game at the Buffalo Sabres on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture and quickly running out of time to get themselves back in it.

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New York Rangers News / NY Rangers Insider / January 28

Peter Laviolette suggests two players who could be named New York Rangers' next captain

New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette shockingly reveals a few players who have emerged as leaders within the organization, and who could very well become the Rangers next captain.