Peter Laviolette reveals New York Rangers forward has received a significant promotion

   

Why Peter Laviolette Emphatically Is The Right Coach For The Rangers - The  Hockey News New York Rangers News, Analysis and MoreNew York Rangers forward receives a significant promotion within the organization after recent performances.

As Rangers forward Filip Chytil is sidelined with an upper-body injury, Will Cuylle has been promoted to take his spot on the second unit of the power play.

As the New York Rangers hit the ice for their morning practice, Cullye joined Kaapo Kakko, Reilly Smith, Alexis Lafreniere, and Zac Jones on the second power play until.

Will Cuylle taking reps on #NYR PP2 with Reilly Smith, Zac Jones, Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafrenière

 

 

Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette has also been impressed with how Cuylle has been playing and feels the 22-year old forward earned this opportunity.

#NYR coach Peter Laviolette on Will Cuylle playing PP2:

«He's had a really strong start to his year. I do see him as somebody who is probably eventually going to be a regular on a power-play unit, but we've got guys who have been there and those decisions are tough to make. He should get some time tonight out there."