Tag Archives: Peter Laviolette

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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Off-season Begins: Golden Knights crowned new champs, Bratt re-signs with Devils, NHL Draft, July 1 ahead

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Derek

On Tuesday night in Vegas, the NHL crowned a new champion. In only their sixth year, the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup. They did it in convincing fashion by defeating the Panthers 9-3 in Game 5. The Knights defeated … Continue reading →

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Rangers make it official by hiring Laviolette as the new coach, pressure on Drury

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Derek

It’s official. The Rangers have hired Peter Laviolette as the new coach. He becomes the 37th coach in franchise history. He takes over for Gerard Gallant, who had success by posting a 99-46-19 record for the second best winning percentage … Continue reading →

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Puzzling coaching search continues for indecisive Rangers

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Derek

As we approach Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight in Vegas between the Golden Knights and Panthers, it appears that the Rangers are no closer to making a decision on a new coach. They continue to mystify the … Continue reading →

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Gallant, Rangers agree to part ways, organization deserves more blame for this mess

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Derek

In a move that isn’t surprising, the Rangers and Gerard Gallant have decided to part ways. Following the disappointing first round defeat to the Devils, there was uncertainty surrounding Gallant’s job status. Source says #NYR and Gerard Gallant have agreed … Continue reading →

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Gallant: “We Were Garbage”

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Derek

How to sum up tonight’s listless performance. “We Were Garbage.” Those were the accurate words of displeased coach Gerard Gallant on his team’s lackluster play in a 4-0 shutout loss to the red hot Capitals after the Rangers heard it … Continue reading →

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Blueshirts blow one in epic fashion to The Walking Dead, Ovechkin wills Caps to comeback win, Groundhog Day for Zibanejad and a wasted effort

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Derek

It takes a lot to get me angry. Last night’s game was one of those WTF just happened moments. For 53 minutes, the Rangers had complete control against a Walking Dead version of the Capitals. They so dominated at five-on-five … Continue reading →

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Lafreniere and Zibanejad score in key win for Rangers over Capitals, Strome goal and assist

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Derek

Getty Images Courtesy New York Rangers Earlier this afternoon, the Rangers made it two in a row in the win column. They went into DC and handled the Capitals 4-1. It’s a game I didn’t watch. Instead, I listened to … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist continues to be more visible at new home

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Derek

New surroundings 😎 pic.twitter.com/H5hv76bw5m — Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist) October 18, 2020 Henrik Lundqvist finally got to visit his new stall in the Capitals locker room. He posted the following photo above. He looks at ease in what will be his … Continue reading →

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Lundqvist moves on to division rival Capitals

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Derek

𝕭𝖞 𝕽𝖔𝖞𝖆𝖑 𝕯𝖊𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖊 📜 The Washington Capitals have agreed to terms with goaltender Henrik Lundqvist on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. Full Details: https://t.co/eAK3vBs8lq#ALLCAPS | @GEICO pic.twitter.com/OxLQD7tatw — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 9, 2020 When the October Madness officially … Continue reading →

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