The New York Rangers have ended their relationship with head coach Peter Laviolette following a disappointing season that saw the team fail to make the playoffs. This came as a shock given their previous success in reaching the Eastern Conference finals the prior year. Alongside Laviolette's departure, assistant coach Phil Housley was also dismissed. General manager Chris Drury indicated plans to seek a new head coach and implement roster changes in the near future to revitalize the team's performance.
Today I informed Peter Laviolette and Phil Housley that we're making a coaching change. 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 New York Rangers have fired coach Peter Laviolette after missing the playoffs. The move comes after they massively underachieved preseason expectations following a trip to the Eastern Conference final last year.
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