Latest Peter Laviolette News
Rangers forward Chris Kreider a healthy scratch against Devils
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider was a healthy scratch Monday against the New Jersey Devils for the first time this season. The Rangers lost their fourth straight home game 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, then fell 5-0 to the Devils in Newark....
Rangers' Matt Rempe is offered an in-person hearing, so the NHL could suspend him 6-plus games
Matt Rempe of the New York Rangers on Saturday was offered an in-person hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety to discuss his boarding and elbowing of Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen the previous night. The in-person hearing, which is scheduled to be held on Zoom...
Kaapo Kakko looking forward to fresh start with Seattle Kraken
CHICAGO (AP) — Kaapo Kakko wants to focus on his opportunity with the Seattle Kraken. That rough finish with the New York Rangers is over. The talented winger jumped right in on Thursday, joining Seattle for its morning skate ahead of his first game with the Kraken. He skated for...
Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken for Will Borgen and draft picks
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
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
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
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
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
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:...
