Tag Archives: Peter Laviolette

Rangers Have No Cause For Excitement

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Derek

For the Rangers, excitement went out the window a long time ago. It’s hard to believe that only two years ago, they were on their way to earning the NHL’s best record for a Presidents’ Trophy. The run that followed … Continue reading →

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The Letter Part II: Drury Hides Behind Statement on Rangers Retool, The Dismantling Of A Good Roster

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Derek

The Rangers released a statement signaling a change in the roster coming up due to how dismal they’ve been. Chris Drury is responsible for this mess. Here’s a closer look at how he turned a good roster into one of the league’s worst. Continue reading →

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Othmann Buried On Fourth Line by Directionless Rangers Before Holiday Break

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Derek

Two days after being forced to play 11 forwards and seven defensemen due to illnesses preventing Gabe Perreault and Matt Rempe from playing at Nashville, the Rangers will have both players back in the lineup for tonight’s final game before … Continue reading →

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Is It Time to Give Up On Lafreniere

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Derek

During training camp, Alexis Lafreniere said he wanted to have a big season. Coming off last year’s disappointment that paled in comparison to his 2023-24 breakout when he set career bests in goals (28), assists (29), and points (57), the … Continue reading →

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Rangers Land Gavrikov, Sign Cuylle, and trade K’Andre Miller to Hurricanes

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Derek

It was an eventful Canada Day in the hockey world. While the Golden Knights made the biggest splash by trading and signing former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner, the area locals were quieter by comparison. Even as the Rangers landed their … Continue reading →

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Rangers Re-Sign Rempe and Robertson

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Derek

On the summer solstice, the Rangers were in the news for the second time in three days. They agreed to terms on a two-year contract with restricted free agent Matthew Robertson earlier today. The first year of the deal is … Continue reading →

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Rangers Name Sullivan 38th Coach in Franchise History

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Derek

A day after ESPN’s Emily Kaplan broke the story, the Rangers made it official by naming Mike Sullivan the new head coach. He becomes the 38th coach in franchise history. A former assistant who served under John Tortorella, Sullivan returns … Continue reading →

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Pressure is on Drury following contract extension

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Derek

Can the NHL go a couple of days without the Rangers making headlines? At this rate, I wouldn’t bet on it. Two days after breakup day following a disappointing season without making the playoffs, they’re in the news again. Earlier … Continue reading →

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Rangers reveal a lot on breakup day

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Derek

Breakup day was today for the Rangers. There’s a lot to digest. Following a disappointing season that saw them fail to qualify for the postseason for the first time in four years, the players revealed a lot to reporters in … Continue reading →

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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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