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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / October 26
Ex-Rangers coach Laviolette returns to MSG, recalls ‘tale of 2 years’ 
Peter Laviolette makes his return to Madison Square Garden on Monday night as coach of the Los Angeles Kings. It’s his first time behind the bench at MSG since he was fired by the new York Rangers on April 19, 2025, after two wildly different seasons as their coach.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 15
Thursday Practice Notes; plus Quotes from Doughty, Laferriere, and Laviolette
Thursday’s practice at Toyota Sports Performance Center brought a slightly reshuffled Kings lineup. After five games and plenty of blunt self-assessment from inside the room, coach Peter Laviolette shifted the top-six a bit.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 13
Change in structure causing problems for Kings
Things aren’t going to script in Hollywood, but sometimes that happens with a new screenplay. The Los Angeles Kings are in a year of transition. With new head coach Peter Laviolette, the team is hoping to be a little more competitive in a fairly wide-open Pacific Division, rather than barely sneaking into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 12
Monday Practice Notes; plus Quotes from Panarin, Laughton, Laviolette
Monday’s on-ice activity at Toyota Sports Performance Center actually began before the Kings scheduled practice even got started. Prior to the full group arriving, injured forwards Kevin Fiala and Mats Zuccarello were skating on their own, as shown in the videos below.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 9
Winless Kings head on the road to face Golden Knights
Still in search of their first win in the Peter Laviolette era, the Los Angeles Kings make the short trip to Las Vegas to face the defending Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.
Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / October 5
Fiala Returns to Skating: Brief Update from Laviolette and Video
Kevin Fiala has returned to skating, the first major step toward his eventual season debut with the Kings. Last month, the 30-year-old winger underwent a follow-up procedure on his injured leg, something designed to clean things up and aid in his ongoing recovery from an injury sustained at last February’s Winter Olympics.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 2
LA Kings Putting a Strong Focus on Defense This Season
Training camp has come and gone, but it gave us a good look at what the Los Angeles Kings will be prioritizing this season. One thing became clear throughout camp: defense will continue to be a major focus for the team.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / August 11
ECHL: Peter Laviolette III Hangs Up The Skates, Joins Nailers Coaching Staff
Peter Laviolette III has announced his retirement after four seasons after being named as an assistant coach with the Wheeling Nailers. Laviolette, 28, began last season with the Orlando Solar Bears, where he had a goal and an assist in 17 games before being traded to the Savannah Ghost Pirates.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 29
Report: Kings, Laviolette hire Ray Whitney as assistant coach
The Los Angeles Kings made a massive organizational shift this summer, moving on from interim head coach D.J. Smith to hire veteran head coach Peter Laviolette, who will guide the club away from a slower-paced, defense-first style that Jim Hiller had implemented in the prior seasons toward a more up-tempo game.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 17
Grading the NHL's recent head-coaching moves: Maple Leafs go off the board
The NHL's head-coaching carousel is spinning this offseason with four teams having already named new bosses for their bench. How did the teams do?
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 15
What Can Kings Fans Expect From Peter Laviolette?
On June 9, the Los Angeles Kings made an interesting decision by hiring former New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. With a reputation built over more than two decades behind NHL benches, few coaches can match his resume.
Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / June 9
Kings task veteran HC Peter Laviolette with leading a new era for franchise
Months after trading for a new top star to replace the retiring Anze Kopitar and then find a way into the playoffs, the Los Angeles Kings can officially embark on a new era.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / June 9
Thoughts on the LA Kings hiring Peter Laviolette as their next head coach
The LA Kings have reportedly found their new bench boss in long-time NHL head coach Peter Laviolette. Laviolette, 61, will be coaching his seventh franchise and his 24th season as a bench boss, most recently with the New York Rangers in 2024-25.
Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / June 8
Reports: Kings to hire Peter Laviolette as head coach
The Los Angeles Kings are set to hire Peter Laviolette to a three-year deal as their next head coach, Sportsnet and ESPN reported Monday. Laviolette had
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 8
Oilers' rumored connection to Mike Babcock signifies larger NHL problem
Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is out of ideas. He must be if he's seriously considering hiring Mike Babcock as the next head coach of the Oilers.
Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / June 8
Kings Hire Peter Laviolette as Next Head Coach
The Los Angeles Kings have found their next bench boss, with veteran coach Peter Laviolette set to become the franchise’s new head coach according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7
Peter Laviolette An Emerging Option In Kings Coaching Search
The Los Angeles Kings are sparring with the Toronto Maple Leafs on the coaching market and yet another candidate has popped up on both teams’ radar. Former
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1
Analyst Hints at Potential 'Mutiny' If Oilers Hire Former Cup-Winning Coach
Peter Laviolette is on the radar of the Edmonton Oilers as a candidate to be the next head coach. He’s got a strong resume and has won a Stanley Cup, meeting some of the criteria the Oilers are looking for.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 28
Making the case for Peter Laviolette as the next Oilers coach
Interest in long-time NHL head coach Peter Laviolette is growing across the league, including from the Edmonton Oilers. But there’s been so little reporting on who the Oilers have reached out to in this coaching search.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Peter Laviolette Reportedly Discussing NHL Comeback for 2026-27 Season
Between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, the New York Rangers posted a combined record of 94-59-11, making the Eastern Conference Finals in one of those two seasons and winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2024.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 15
Peter Laviolette discusses use of analytics in coaching, appeal of being head coach in Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ search for their next head coach has begun following Wednesday’s announcement that Craig Berube would not return for the 2026-27
Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / June 9, 2025
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19, 2025
Rangers make decision on HC Peter Laviolette
The Rangers are making some changes behind the bench.
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11, 2025
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 22, 2025
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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