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Rangers Fire Laviolette and Housley following Dismal Season

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Derek

Following one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history, the New York Rangers fired coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday. Assistant coach Phil Housley also was dismissed. Considering how miserable the year was, it was expected. Following a terrific 2023-24 … Continue reading →

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Rangers’ Perfect Road Trip A Reason for Excitement

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Derek

Flashback to a disjointed 4-1 loss at home to the Predators on Oct. 19. The Rangers were booed off the ice by impatient fans. They were back to 2-2-0 with a big road trip on the horizon. Two weeks later, … Continue reading →

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Rangers Preview: Make or break for core players under Laviolette

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Derek

It took only two years for Gerard Gallant to go from the penthouse to the outhouse at 4 Penn Plaza in Manhattan. It happened that quickly. One minute, the core players were two wins within playing for the Stanley Cup. … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere and Othmann expected to get looks on the right wing in training camp, Drury talks to media

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Derek

Players are back for informal sessions at the Rangers practice facility in Greenburgh. With training camp a week away, preparations have begun for the 2023-24 season. It’ll be a new year under Peter Laviolette’s coaching staff, which includes Phil Housley, … Continue reading →

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Rangers name Housley, Muse and Peca as assistant coaches

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Derek

On Friday, the Rangers announced the rest of the coaching staff, who will join Peter Laviolette behind the bench in 2023-24. #NYR have named Phil Housley Associate Head Coach + Dan Muse and Michael Peca Assistant Coaches. pic.twitter.com/hZSIRlNSY3 — New … Continue reading →

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Laviolette all business at introductory press conference as new Rangers coach

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Derek

pic.twitter.com/PCXGCzIANl — Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) June 20, 2023 Yesterday, the Rangers introduced new coach Peter Laviolette at a press conference. The former Ranger became the 39th coach in franchise history. Although he didn’t play more than a dozen games in … Continue reading →

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Right Where They Belong: Islanders give fans an emotional 3-2 win over Blue Jackets in return to Nassau Coliseum

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Derek

Photo courtesy of New York Islanders via Twitter. They had waited and waited for this day. Ever since it was announced that the Islanders would play some of their home schedule back at the Nassau Coliseum, Saturday, December 1 was … Continue reading →

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