The New York Rangers have fired Peter Laviolette as head coach. Laviolette had one season remaining on his contract. The Rangers are now searching for their fourth coach since 2021.
\"Today I informed Peter Laviolette and Phil Housley that we\'re making a coaching change,\" Rangers general manager Chris Drury said in a statement. \"I want to thank them both and wish them and their families all the best going forward. Peter is first class all the way, both professionally and personally, and I am truly grateful for his passion and dedication to the Rangers in his time as head coach.\"
The Rangers were expected to contend for a Stanley Cup, but they failed to even make the playoffs. In 23-24, Laviolette guided the Rangers to a 55-win season and led the NHL in points with 114.