The New York Rangers’ bottom-six forwards group took a big hit when Filip Chytil missed all but 10 regular season games with a suspected concussion last season. Now that the young center is healthy and the team also has a lot of gritty forwards and some prospects who could contribute in the NHL next season,
Peter Laviolette
When the New York Rangers parted ways with former head coach Gerard Gallant and his staff in May, a clear message was sent that whoever was brought in to coach this group had one goal: to win the Stanley Cup. The man general manager Chris Drury chose to lead his squad was Peter Laviolette. Laviolette,
The New York Rangers have had the best start to the season of any team in the Metropolitan Division. They currently have a 12-3-1 record and are 8-1-1 over their past 10 games. With the rest of the Metro around them playing inconsistent hockey, the Rangers are primed to win it for the first time
The first two games of the Peter Laviolette era on Broadway have given us something we have not seen in quite some time. The New York Rangers have won the 5-on-5 play in their first two preseason games despite their 1-1-0 record. For years, the Rangers have been abysmal analytically at even strength. Since 2020,
It has become a time of the utmost uncertainty for the New York Rangers. Significant offseason changes have dramatically shifted the Blueshirts into a precarious position before the 2023-24 NHL campaign. The arrival of new head coach Peter Laviolette, the departure of superstar deadline acquisitions, and the bolstering of division rival rosters collectively contribute to
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, despite rumors they might wait to see what happens in Toronto and Pittsburgh, reports the New York Rangers might be leaning towards one particular coach that just split for his former team. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have said they’d be open to offers for goaltender Carter Hart. Might the Calgary
With Gerard Gallant’s tenure ending after just two seasons behind the New York Rangers bench, general manager Chris Drury has started interviewing candidates for the head coaching vacancy. Per Arthur Staple of The Athletic, Peter Laviolette and Mike Babcock were interviewed first (from “What we’re hearing about the Rangers’ coaching search as interviews have begun,’
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Former NHL coach Travis Green heading to Europe to keep sharp Sekeres and Price: Rick Dhaliwal on former Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Greeen. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “He’s going to go to Europe soon and work with some teams. Learn and
While the Washington Capitals have done an admirable job with all the injuries, COVID protocols and suspension absences they’ve faced this season, it appears the results lately are beginning to reflect the lineup that’s actually able to hit the ice. Washington’s loss to the Vegas Golden Knights left the Capitals with just a 3-5-2 record
Aug. 10 has been a hectic day in National Hockey League history. A relocated team got its new identity and logo. An expansion team made its first-ever trade. A coaching change was made, and two future successful head coaches found new homes during their playing days. Avalanche Get Their Identity On Aug. 10, 1995, the
The Washington Capitals came out of the gate strong, then hit a speed bump, and then got back on the wave they were riding at the start of the season and are now sitting in second place in the Mass Mutual East Division as of this writing. The team in first place? The New York
The New York Islanders are one of the NHL’s most storied franchises, making their mark on the league during their brisk ascension in the late 1970s and early 1980s. After their four straight Stanley Cups and 19 consecutive playoff series wins, the Islanders found themselves on a bumpy road as they fought to stay relevant
After a dismal showing during the 2019-20 season, the San Jose Sharks must use this offseason effectively. General manager Doug Wilson will look to use this time to improve his team. After a down year from players like Brent Burns, Erik Karlsson, and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, they will need to show that their play has truly
Rumor roundup involving the Sharks, Devils, Wild, Canadiens, Panthers, Senators, and the Rangers Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The San Jose Sharks season is a writeoff and the “For Sale” sign is up. Defenseman Brenden Dillon is expected to be traded and there will be teams keeping an eye on Joe Thornton. Thornton carries
Hurricanes have the salary cap space to add Cory Lavalette: Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell said that they have the salary cap space to acquire a player with a salary cap hit in the $5 to $6 million range. That is if they don’t have any injuries and need to call up player(s). They may
Notes on the Predators, Sabres, Penguins, Bruins, and Senators Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Nashville Predators GM David Poile has been trying to trade Kyle Turris for the past year. Coach Peter Laviolette could eventually take the fall but Poile said it doesn’t appear to be an option at this time. Former New Jersey
Nashville Predators in some serious trouble now. Adam Vingan of The Athletic (Mailbag): Again, it is getting more and more apparent that Peter Laviolette is wearing out his welcome in Nashville quickly. The first question focuses on line changes. Do coaches tend to shift lines more when things are not going well? That answer is yes in
Kyle Turris’ last-ditch effort to wing in Nashville? Adam Vingan of The Athletic: It was a year from hell for Kyle Turris. This September, Nashville tried to find the answer in training camp. That included playing Turris on the wing instead of the center position. This is his last chance at playing in the top-six