NHL Rumors: After Rangers’ firing, Peter Laviolette draws interest from Original Six franchise

After a disappointing second season with the New York Rangers, Peter Laviolette was shown the exit in Manhattan and now finds himself in the NHL head coaching market as several franchises search for their next bench boss. Despite the struggles of the 2024-25 campaign, reports suggest an Original Six franchise has set its sights on Laviolette.

Laviolette’s tenure with the Rangers was a tale of two stories. After leading the team to a Presidents’ Trophy in the 2023-24 season and falling just short of the Stanley Cup Final, Laviolette struggled to guide the Blueshirts back to the playoffs the following year, with the season plagued by losing streaks.

Although Laviolette’s recent tenure with the Rangers may cause some franchises to hesitate, his 18-year NHL coaching career has been largely successful, highlighted by a Stanley Cup championship with the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2005-06 season and two additional Final appearances.

One team’s trash might become another franchises’ treasure, and after his exit from the Rangers, another Original Six organization might be knocking on Laviolette’s door.

Head coach Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers leaves the podium after speaking with the media prior to the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden on November 30, 2024 in New York City.

According to reports from NYRangers Insider, the Boston Bruins are one team interested in Peter Laviolette, the former head coach in New York City. The Bruins fired Jim Montgomery early in the season, appointing Joe Sacco as interim head coach for the rest of the season.

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Don Sweeney’s statement

On Wednesday morning, the Bruins’ front office held its end-of-season press conference, during which the vacant head coaching position was a recurring theme.

General Manager Don Sweeney confirmed that the team is actively searching for a new head coach this offseason. While interim coach Joe Sacco remains a candidate, he could trail behind if Laviolette’s car enters the track.