Peter Laviolette: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Knee-jerk reactions to first two weeks of NHL season

Let's take a look at some knee-jerk reactions to the beginning of the season.

Golden Knights star is out week to week with an undisclosed injury

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

Toronto should keep trade target that's linked to Penguins, Blue Jackets

How Sidney Crosby could actually leave Pittsburgh for Canadiens

Flyers in tough spot with ex-first-round pick Matvei Michkov

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.

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

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 / Athlon Sports / April 20

Rangers GM Breaks Silence on Unexpected Franchise Decision

New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury addressed the media Saturday following the firing of head coach Peter Laviolette. During an impromptu Zoom call after releasing an unexpected statement announcing Laviolette's firing, Drury called the Rangers' 2024–25 season a failure and placed responsibility on all levels of the organization.

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

Oilers defenseman gets pay raise after successful first season in Edmonton

Sharks sign promising prospect

Penguins should keep Evgeni Malkin beyond next season

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.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

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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.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

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.

Brad Treliving, Maple Leafs urged to make a push for star defenseman

Nikolaj Ehlers chance of re-signing will fuel trade rumors

Jets sign center Vladislav Namestnikov to two-year contract extension

Blackhawks lose veteran center to IR as NHL play resumes

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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.