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Rangers Fire Peter Laviolette After Missing Playoffs

The New York Rangers have dismissed head coach Peter Laviolette and associate coach Phil Housley, beginning a search for new leadership following a disappointing season.

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Overview

  • Peter Laviolette was relieved of his duties as head coach on April 19, 2025, after the Rangers failed to qualify for the playoffs in his second season.
  • Associate coach Phil Housley was also dismissed as part of the coaching staff shakeup announced by general manager Chris Drury.
  • The Rangers experienced a sharp decline in performance following a record-setting 2023-24 season, missing the playoffs for the first time in four years.
  • General manager Chris Drury, supported by owner James Dolan, has begun the search for a new head coach, with potential candidates like Mike Sullivan and Rick Tocchet under consideration.
  • This marks the second consecutive Rangers coach to be fired after two seasons, highlighting ongoing instability in the team’s leadership under Drury.