New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury had just revealed why he fired head coach Peter Laviolette.
Earlier on Saturday afternoon the New York Rangers have officially fired their head coach Peter Laviolette after a disastrous 2024-25 season with the organization.
Many fans expected this to happen, however after recent reports surfaced that the New York Rangers have relieved head coach Peter Laviolette from his position as head coach. Many were questioning why it was Laviolette and not GM Chris Drury who was fired.
Along with that it appears the New York Rangers have also fired assistant coach Phil Housley, leaving Assistant coaches Michael Peca and Dan Muse will get a chance to interview for the job.
Phil Housley has also been let go, while assistants Dan Muse and Michael Peca will have opportunities to interview for positions on the next coaching staff, per source #NYR
General Manager Chris Drury reveals why Peter Laviolette was fired
New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that he has relieved head coach Peter Laviolette and associate head coach Phil Housley of their duties.
Earlier today, Chris Drury made the official announcement on Peter Laviolette being fired from the New York Rangers organization, which stated a thank you to Lavy, along with a brief reason behind making his final decision.
«Today I informed Peter Laviolette and Phil Housley that we're making a coaching change,» said Drury. «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.
After finishing with the best regular season record in the NHL a year ago and making a trip to the Eastern Conference Final, we came into this season with high expectations for ourselves. Quite simply, we failed to meet those expectations. We must all do better - myself included. As we head into next season and beyond, I felt that a change was necessary in order to give us the best chance to achieve our goals as an organization. Our search for a new head coach will begin immediately.»
After finishing with the best regular season record in the NHL a year ago and making a trip to the Eastern Conference Final, we came into this season with high expectations for ourselves. Quite simply, we failed to meet those expectations. We must all do better - myself included. As we head into next season and beyond, I felt that a change was necessary in order to give us the best chance to achieve our goals as an organization. Our search for a new head coach will begin immediately.»
However, during Drurys interview with the media he stated that he fired Peter Laviolette because he failed to reach high expectations. Something that many can agree with and even saw coming, considering the Rangers just won the 2023-24 President Trophy.
