The New York Rangers officially introduced Peter Laviolette as the 37th head coach of the franchise on Tuesday.
“When I started this process, I wanted to have a detailed and thorough search, and I’m happy to report that search led to Peter Laviolette,” President and General Manager Chris Drury said. “I truly believe his resume speaks for itself and commands respect on many different levels.”
Laviolette, 58, was the best available choice for the Rangers that according to MSG Analyst Steve Valiquette had at least eight candidates. For his NHL coaching career that spans 21 years, he’s amassed a record of 752-503-25-150 with a 78-76 mark in the playoffs.