Peter Laviolette, now coaching the Kings, said his two-year run in Manhattan saw a dramatic shift: the first season delivered a Presidents Trophy and a loss in the conference final, while the following year the team failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Kings Coach Peter Laviolette Looks Back on Turbulent Rangers Stint
Peter Laviolette says his two years with the New York Rangers swung from a Presidents Trophy win and conference final loss to a season without a playoff spot.
Key takeaways
- Peter Laviolette served as head coach of the New York Rangers for two seasons.
- In his inaugural season, the Rangers captured the Presidents Trophy and reached the conference final.
- During his second year, the Rangers did not make the postseason.
- Laviolette is currently the head coach of the Kings.
Why it matters
Rangers fans and the franchise are impacted by the stark contrast between a championship-contending first year and a missed-playoff second year under Laviolette.
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