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New York Rangers upper-management calls team meeting as struggles continue to escalate

Originally posted on NY Rangers Insider
By Hunter Bowman | Last updated Dec 4, 2024 12:25 PM ET

New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette reveals upper management called a meeting right after losing to 5-1 to the New Jersey Devils.

Following the New York Rangers game on Monday night, head coach Peter Laviolette took a while to arrive for his postgame press conference.

It has been reported that Laviolette always comes out right away and on time, but apparently on Monday night the media had to wait for about 15-20 minutes, before he showed up.

As the media had to wait, there was some confusion and questions that started to arise as this has never happened before, and with the Rangers recent struggles this wasn't a good sign.

However, Peter Laviolette ultimately addressed the media on why he was late, here's what he said according to Vince Z. Mercogliano:

On why he took longer than usual to come to the podium last night, Laviolette said "That was just some meetings in the room. That's all."
From what I've heard, those impromptu meetings involved both coaches and management.

As the postgame press conference was underway, Peter Laviolette held his composure and never revealed anything that took place during the meeting.

With Laviolette's track record with the New York Rangers and him being in the middle of season two of his three-year contract, it's unlikely that he will get fired mid-season.

But one thing is certain, changes are coming to the New York Rangers as they have lost they have lost six of their last seven games.

This article first appeared on NY Rangers Insider and was syndicated with permission.

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