Forever Blue Shirts · Jun 14, 2023
3 biggest challenges facing Peter Laviolette with Rangers
The New York Rangers apparently deliberated and perseverated for weeks before finally naming Peter Laviolette the 37th head coach in franchise history.
At 58 years of age and 21 NHL seasons behind the bench, Laviolette was the most logical choice to lead this group of Stanley Cup contenders after dismissing Gerard Gallant. His career coaching mark of 752-503-25-150 during the regular season and playoff record of 78-76 certainly factored in the decision. Plus, he’s taken three different teams to the Stanley Cup Finals. Most recently, the Nashville Predators in 2017, Philadelphia Flyers in 2010, and Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 winning his only title.