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New York Rangers Fire Peter Laviolette After Missing Playoffs

General Manager Chris Drury begins search for a new head coach following a disappointing season marked by unmet expectations and organizational changes.

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Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette speaks with the media after a 5-3 win against the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The Rangers dismissed head coach Peter Laviolette and associate coach Phil Housley after finishing the 2024-25 season with a 39-36-7 record and missing the playoffs by six points.
  • This marks the fourth coaching change under GM Chris Drury since 2021, reflecting a pattern of short tenures following initial postseason success.
  • Laviolette, who led the Rangers to a Presidents’ Trophy and Eastern Conference Final in 2023-24, departs with a two-season record of 94-59-11.
  • Drury has launched an immediate search for a replacement, with potential candidates reportedly including Mike Sullivan and Rick Tocchet, contingent on their availability.
  • The Rangers face broader organizational challenges, including underperforming star players, defensive weaknesses, and limited salary cap flexibility heading into the offseason.