Latest Peter Laviolette News

Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken for Will Borgen and draft picks

Dec. 18, 2024 19:37 PM EST

The New York Rangers traded Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, ending the winger's tumultuous time in the organization. The Rangers received defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick from Seattle in the deal, which came less than 36...

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin pulled after allowing five goals to Kings

Dec. 14, 2024 16:39 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was pulled early in the second period against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon after giving up five even-strength goals on 21 shots. Shesterkin, who entered the contest with a 10-10-1 record and a 2.90 goals-against average,...

Rangers search for answers after losing to struggling Blackhawks

Dec. 09, 2024 23:33 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers had the NHL's best record last year. Now, 27 games into this season, they are mired in the middle of the pack with eight losses in their last 10 games. Three days after trading captain Jacob Trouba to Anaheim, the Rangers lost for the second...

Jacob Trouba isn't pleased with the Rangers' handling of his departure in a trade with Anaheim

Dec. 06, 2024 23:00 PM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Trouba is finally out of New York after months of public trade rumors and private threats from the Rangers, who were determined to get rid of their captain and his massive contract. Trouba was not pleased with the way he was run out of town, but he says...

Rust helps Penguins beat Canucks 5-4 to snap three-game skid

Nov. 27, 2024 22:46 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust had two goals and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Wednesday night. Blake Lizotte scored after missing five games with a concussion, while Kevin Hayes had a power-play goal and Rickard Rakell also scored for...

New York Rangers carry championship aspirations into second year under Peter Laviolette

Sep. 30, 2024 13:47 PM EDT

New York Rangers Last season: 55-23-4, lost to Florida in six games in Eastern Conference final. COACH: Peter Laviolette (807-526-25-154 over 22 seasons with six teams, 1 Stanley Cup title). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES:...