The IIHF World Junior Championship got underway on Boxing Day and the New York Rangers are among some of the biggest winners. While most NHL teams watch the action unfold in Ottawa, many are looking at their prospects or future draft selections. On that note, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Peter Laviolette</a> and the Rangers witnessed a huge performance from Team USA forward Gabe Perreault, whose rights belong to the Big Apple’s organization.



Gabe Perreault was drafted by the Rangers with the 23rd overall selection in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> entry Draft. However, the 19-year-old hasn’t signed with the franchise, yet. Perreault is currently playing at the NCAA level with the Boston College Eagles.



While the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a>‘ season is looking grim, and seems to be spiraling out of control, the Broadway Blueshirts can find hope in the performance from their prospect during Day One of the World Juniors.



Perreault and Team USA started the tournament off against Germany and went on to dominate the game, securing a whopping 10-4 triumph. Perreault scored twice and registered an assist, as the American side crushed its German counterparts. Team USA holds a very favorable 24- 4 record against Germany. 



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Team USA is the defending champion and has started off their quest for a repeat in dominant fashion. However, the only team more content with this outing than Team USA itself may be the Rangers back in Manhattan, as they’ve seen lots of potential from their 2023 first round selection.


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Perreault and Team USA will be back in action on Saturday December 28 when they will take on Latvia at 3:30p.m. ET.



<h2>Putting pen to paper</h2>



It will be up to the Rangers’ front office to reach an agreement with Perreault and get him in the system, but most signs point towards it happening and the Rangers won’t let this gem slip away. If they are able to develop him into a star in the NHL is a different story and one New York has struggled with.



Just days ago, New York moved on from their 2019 second overall selection, Kaapo Kakko. Moreover, the 2020 first oveall pick, Alexis Lafrenière hasn’t panned out to be the generational talent most expected. Although he has been in a rise in past years and had a stellar run during last season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.



After Perreault’s masterclass against Germany, fans in the Big Apple are left wondering when they will get to see the star winger at Madison Square Garden. More importantly, they can’t help but worry that the teenager’s development could be hindered by the organization’s shortcomings.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241226_BUS_301140_Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-1024x576_3d0df852.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Head coach Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers speaks with the media at Madison Square Garden in New York City." class="wp-image-281801" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers speaks with the media at Madison Square Garden in New York City.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>The bigger picture</h2>



While Perreault’s performance offered a much-needed sigh of relief for the Blueshirts, their true focus remains on the current season. They must get back on track, as they now sit in last place in the Metro Division, tied with their longtime rivals, the New York Islanders. 


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The Rangers return to the ice on Dec. 28 with a road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. New York faces a critical stretch of pivotal matchups, and their performance in these games could ultimately define their expectations for the season.



<h3>Defining stretch</h3>



<ul><li>Dec. 28 at Tampa Bay Lightning</li><li>Dec. 30 at Florida Panthers</li><li>Jan. 2 vs Boston Bruins</li><li>Jan. 4 at Washington Capitals</li><li>Jan. 5 at Chicago Blackhawks</li><li>Jan. 7 vs Dallas Stars</li><li>Jan. 9 vs New Jersey Devils</li></ul>

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The New York Rangers are watching their 2024-25 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season go off the rails. Once seen as top contenders in the East, the Rangers have become the league’s laughing stock. Peter Laviolette is running out of options, but he might want to stay tuned to the ongoing drama within the Vancouver Canucks.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> under GM Chris Drury are not afraid to make moves. Everybody in Manhattan has a price tag for the team’s General Manager, and he has made that clear to the players. As the Blueshirts struggle, a trade could be the missing piece for New York’s haphazard puzzle.



While Vancouver is not in such a needy position as New York, they could use some blueline help, and the Rangers may have a player for the Canucks. K’Andre Miller is a big defenseman who is pivotal for the Rangers’ PK, but his offensive production woes may drive him out of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Laviolette’s</a> team in NYC. Miller is a pending RFA after this season.



In exchange, the Rangers could work out a trade for Vancouver center J.T. Miller. Miller is a gutsy player who could provide a spark for the crestfallen locker room in New York. J.T. Miller could be headed for the exit in Vancouver after a statement from former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vancouver-canucks">Canucks</a> coach Bruce Boudreau. 



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Boudreau stated Miller was estranged with fellow center Elias Pettersson. With the Canucks’ season on the line, the front office could decide to ship one of the dueling stars if the situation continues to escalate. It would be a risky move for both sides, but with the Rangers desperate for solutions, they might just be willing to take the chance.


 

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Though both J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson denied the reported rift between them, drama is starting to bubble up within the Canucks’ organization. Vancouver got off to a strong start this season, but has since slowed down before the Christmas break, with many pointing to a suspected division in the locker room as the cause.



<h2>Boudreau’s comments on Miller and Pettersson</h2>



Boudreau joined the Canucks midway through the 21-22 season and was fired after 46 games in the 22-23 campaign. Boudreau failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs during his stay in British Columbia. During a radio interview, the former Canucks’ coach opened up on the relationship between Miller and Pettersson.



“It is a problem, and I knew they had a little bit of a problem between them before I got there,” Boudreau stated, via OverDrive. “But I thought that was all straightened out and everything. So, I’m hoping it was a coincidence.



“If there’s a rift in the locker room, it’s up to the coach in all of these situations. I know the coach is the easy one to move but it’s up to him to read the room, and if something is wrong, to fix it and to fix the room and bring the guys in and talk to them about it.”



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<h2>Miller and Pettersson shut down the rumors</h2>



Although the rumors about Miller and Pettersson’s conflicted relationship have been loud in Vancouver for quite some time, both players set the record straight recently.


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“You guys, in a sense, out of the outer world, have created this thing. This isn’t a thing,” J.T. Miller told reporters during a media session on Sunday. “I can bring out Petey and we can do the interview together if that’ll make you guys happy.”



“I don’t know why people are still trying to make s— up,” Pettersson stated. “Oh my God, next question.”



Although both stars have made it clear there’s no divide in the locker room, the New York Rangers, along with other NHL teams, will be watching closely as the situation in Vancouver unfolds. If the Canucks hit a slump, it could be go-time for Chris Drury and the Rangers to pull the trigger on a trade in hopes of salvaging their season.

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There’s no way out for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a>—they’re shoulders-deep in a hole with no exit in sight. No matter how the lineup looks, the adjustments to the special teams, or any change coach Peter Laviolette makes, the end result remains the same. Chris Kreider was a healthy scratch for the Tri-State Challenge against the New Jersey Devils, yet the Rangers left The Rock with an even worse image than when they arrived—and that’s saying a lot.



The Rangers are extremely grateful for the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>‘s three-day break over Christmas. Not because they earned it, but because they desperately need it. New York was expected to be a contender for a Presidents’ Trophy repeat, yet they are at risk of finishing the day dead-last in the Metro Division.



The tables have turned dramatically in the Big Apple. What used to work no longer does, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Laviolette’s</a> attempts to fix the broken pieces are only creating bigger fissures. Against the Devils, Chris Kreider served as a healthy scratch in hopes of changing the tune in the locker room and show no big name is exempt from being sidelined.



Regardless, the move backfired. The Rangers shot themselves on the foot once again. The Devils ragdolled their neighbors, handing them a humiliating 5-0 defeat and pushing them even further into their hole. Fans in NYC hope this was the team’s rock bottom—at The Rock, ironically—but this season has shown they can always sink to new lows. After the game, Laviolette addressed the decision to sideline Kreider, sending a straightforward statement to the team.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241223_BUS_299270_New-York-Rangers-left-wing-Chris-Kreider-20-celebrates-after-scoring-during-the-National-Hockey-Le-1024x576_7e311178.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates after scoring during the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on March 4, 2021 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ." class="wp-image-285558" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/New-York-Rangers-left-wing-Chris-Kreider-20-celebrates-after-scoring-during-the-National-Hockey-Le-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/New-York-Rangers-left-wing-Chris-Kreider-20-celebrates-after-scoring-during-the-National-Hockey-Le-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/New-York-Rangers-left-wing-Chris-Kreider-20-celebrates-after-scoring-during-the-National-Hockey-Le-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/New-York-Rangers-left-wing-Chris-Kreider-20-celebrates-after-scoring-during-the-National-Hockey-Le-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/New-York-Rangers-left-wing-Chris-Kreider-20-celebrates-after-scoring-during-the-National-Hockey-Le-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/New-York-Rangers-left-wing-Chris-Kreider-20-celebrates-after-scoring-during-the-National-Hockey-Le-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/New-York-Rangers-left-wing-Chris-Kreider-20-celebrates-after-scoring-during-the-National-Hockey-Le-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/New-York-Rangers-left-wing-Chris-Kreider-20-celebrates-after-scoring-during-the-National-Hockey-Le.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates after scoring during the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on March 4, 2021 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.</figcaption></figure>



“If I have messages for the rest of the room, I’ll tell them myself,” Laviolette discarded his decision being a means of sending his players a message, via Vince Z. Mercogliano. “At the end of the day, we’re not playing a brand that we need to play in order to be successful. [Chris Kreider’s] a guy that we count on to help deliver that. For me, those conversations aren’t easy, but that’s the decision that I made today.”


 

 

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<h2>Players voice frustration on yet another pathetic loss</h2>



Morale is at an all-time low in Manhattan. The last outing against New Jersey was embarrassing in every sense of the word. The Rangers were shutout for the second time in four games, and handed their 13th loss in the last 17 outings. 



The locker room at Madison Square Garden has been through a lot this season, yet to no avail. Former captain Jacob Trouba was shipped away as if he was a Regular Joe, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/nhl-news-peter-laviolettes-rangers-make-final-decision-about-the-future-of-kaapo-kakko">Kaapo Kakko was traded shortly after speaking up</a>, and the players have been put on sale by GM Chris Drury who stated “the Rangers are open for business.” If the puck had bounced the Rangers’ way, all these issues might have been overlooked. But it didn’t, and they are taking their toll on the players.



“We’ve got to look at ourselves in the mirror here and come back really hungry, because this is just not winning hockey we’re playing right now,” Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren stated. “It’s miserable for us. It’s miserable for the fans. It’s time to figure it out.”



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“Every game it feels like it has to happen that night,” Vincent Trocheck commented. “Just seems like we get down early or we get down at any point in the game and we just fold. That can’t happen.”


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“Enjoy” might not be the most fitting word, but at least the Rangers won’t endure the holiday break as miserably as they did in their last few games. They will get back on the ice on December 28 when they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road. Fans in the Big Apple hope a trip to sunny Florida is just what the team needs to snap their slump.

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It was a wild holiday weekend for the New York <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a>. While the Blueshirts suffered a home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, Matt Rempe faced a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. The result? A hefty eight-game suspension for elbowing and boarding Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen. Coach Peter Laviolette didn’t hold back in reacting to Rempe’s extended hiatus.



Needless to say, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Laviolette</a> wasn’t exactly enthused to learn the crestfallen Rangers would be one man-short for their intense matchup with the neighboring Devils. After Sunday’s loss to the Hurricanes, the Rangers had to flip the script quickly as they’d be playing the following night at The Rock.



Matt Rempe has made a name for himself in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> as one of the league’s rare enforcers. However, this reputation has come at a cost for the 22-year-old. Despite playing in only 22 games, he has accumulated nine major penalties and four game misconducts—a staggering number in such a small sample size. 



Following a brutal hit on Heiskanen, league officials labeled Rempe a “repeat offender” and sent a strong message by suspending him for eight games. While opinions differ on whether the severity of the sanction is appropriate, Laviolette expressed a strong reaction to the news of Rempe’s prolonged absence.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241223_BUS_298905_Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-1024x576_3203b875.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Head coach Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers speaks with the media prior to the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 13, 2024 in New York City." class="wp-image-281801" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-740x416.jpg 740w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-490x275.jpg 490w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against-250x140.jpg 250w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Head-coach-Peter-Laviolette-of-the-New-York-Rangers-speaks-with-the-media-prior-to-the-game-against.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers speaks with the media prior to the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 13, 2024 in New York City.</figcaption></figure>



“It’s tough. It’s a big number for a suspension,” Laviolette stated, via Newsday Sports. “I think you constantly learn, especially him in the way he plays the game. We’ll keep working with him as well. He’s an important part of our team, and he brings a lot to the table.”


 

 

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<h2>Laviolette’s stance on the hit</h2>



After learning the extension of Rempe’s suspension, Laviolette’s comments seemed to be in line with his postgame statement in which he seemed to underestimate the magnitude of the penalty.



“I thought he had a big impact in the game,” Laviolette said postgame in Dallas, via Vince Z. Mercogliano on X. “I would like to stay away from the five-minute major, but he’s doing his best to hit bodies and make a difference in the game. Our guys really rallied around that, as well. I thought he led off a little bit at the end. He’s just such a big guy.“



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241223_BUS_298905_New-York-center-Matt-Rempe-73-is-taken-to-the-penalty-box-after-elbowing-Dallas-defender-Miro-Heis-1024x576_054465a5.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="New York center Matt Rempe (73) is taken to the penalty box after elbowing Dallas defender Miro Heiskanen (4) during the National Hockey League game between the Dallas Stars and the New York Rangers played at the American Airlines Center on Friday December 20, 2024." class="wp-image-298612" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/22172123/New-York-center-Matt-Rempe-73-is-taken-to-the-penalty-box-after-elbowing-Dallas-defender-Miro-Heis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/22172123/New-York-center-Matt-Rempe-73-is-taken-to-the-penalty-box-after-elbowing-Dallas-defender-Miro-Heis-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/22172123/New-York-center-Matt-Rempe-73-is-taken-to-the-penalty-box-after-elbowing-Dallas-defender-Miro-Heis-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/22172123/New-York-center-Matt-Rempe-73-is-taken-to-the-penalty-box-after-elbowing-Dallas-defender-Miro-Heis-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/22172123/New-York-center-Matt-Rempe-73-is-taken-to-the-penalty-box-after-elbowing-Dallas-defender-Miro-Heis-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/22172123/New-York-center-Matt-Rempe-73-is-taken-to-the-penalty-box-after-elbowing-Dallas-defender-Miro-Heis-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/22172123/New-York-center-Matt-Rempe-73-is-taken-to-the-penalty-box-after-elbowing-Dallas-defender-Miro-Heis-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/22172123/New-York-center-Matt-Rempe-73-is-taken-to-the-penalty-box-after-elbowing-Dallas-defender-Miro-Heis.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>New York center Matt Rempe (73) is taken to the penalty box after elbowing Dallas defender Miro Heiskanen (4) during the National Hockey League game between the Dallas Stars and the New York Rangers played at the American Airlines Center on Friday December 20, 2024.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>When it rains, it pours</h2>



The Rangers keep shooting themselves on the foot. After a strong start against Carolina, New York fizzled out and was dominated by the visiting team for a 3-1 loss. Igor Shesterkin was crucial to keep the Rangers on the game, as Laviolette’s team struggles to put on consistent performances throughout the full 60 minutes.


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To add insult to injury, New York would later watch as Kaapo Kakko netted his first goal with the Seattle Kraken, though he couldn’t help Seattle drop their fifth game in a row. As the Rangers are spiraling out of control, they are desperate for a win over their rivals prior to the Holidays break.

Disappointed Peter Laviolette drops blunt response to Matt Rempe's harsh suspension

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Peter Laviolette drops blunt response on Matt Rempe's suspension

NHL News: Rangers coach Peter Laviolette drops blunt respone to Matt Rempe's suspension

After Matt Rempe’s hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Peter Laviolette</a> and the New York Rangers found out how long the team will be without their enforcer. Rempe was sanctioned because of his brutal hit on Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen.



The Rangers cannot catch a break these days. While the Blueshirts lost 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden, fourth liner Rempe was taking part in a hearing via Zoom with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>‘s officials.



In a city as star-studded as New York City, the biggest headlines-maker in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> organization is apparently a bottom-liner with only two points in his NHL career. Rempe is the stormbringer in the Big Apple. Whenever he’s called up, trouble is sure to follow.



The 22-year-old was called up for the clash against the Stars and wasted no time leaving his mark. He delivered a brutal hit to Heiskanen’s head, crashing him against the boards, which earned him a five-minute major and a game misconduct. 



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Following the game, the league summoned Rempe for a hearing. Shortly after the Rangers’ loss to the Hurricanes, Laviolette’s concerns deepened upon learning the severity of Rempe’s suspension. Matt Rempe was assessed an eight-game hiatus.


 

 

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“New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been suspended for eight games, without pay, for boarding and elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen during NHL Game No. 525 in Dallas on Friday, Dec. 20,” the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today



<h2>Statement suspension for a repeat offender</h2>



While many believe the verdict was far-fetched, the league made a statement by imposing such a severe sanction on a player that’s earned a reputation for being a modern-day enforcer. Rempe has only played 22 games in the NHL, yet he registers nine major penalties and four misconducts over that span.



As the league moves toward a less aggressive playstyle—aiming to reduce unnecessary violence in the sport—players like Rempe find their spots at risk. However, whenever he’s on the ice, Rempe doesn’t shy away from his maverick style. 



“Rempe is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, will forfeit $80,000.00,” the league stated, via NHL.com.



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<h2>Laviolette comments on Rempe</h2>



While the role of the enforcer in the NHL is widely endangered, there are still a handful of them in the league. Rempe has become the new face of this group and is used as the scapegoat for those who intend to wipe the enforcers off the rink. Regardless, Laviolette doesn’t seem to mind Rempe’s aggressiveness.


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“I would like to stay away from the five-minute major, but he’s doing his best to hit bodies and make a difference in the game,” Laviolette stated, via Vince Z. Mercogliano on X. “Our guys really rallied around that, as well. I thought he led off a little bit at the end. He’s just such a big guy.“



Rempe will be cleared to return to the ice on January 9 when the New York Rangers take on the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden.

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Nature is healing in the Big Apple: Peter Laviolette and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> got back in the win column in the 2024-25 NHL season and Matt Rempe delivered a nasty hit that led to a game-misconduct, everything is back in place. 



The Rangers desperately needed a win to snap their three-game losing streak and get back on the hunt for a spot in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>‘s Stanley Cup Playoffs. They secured the victory over the Dallas Stars, but they couldn’t avoid their havoc-breaker fourth liner Matt Rempe to make waves around the league with a brutal hit to Miro Heiskanen’s head.



It’s been a common story in Rempe’s career. The Rangers seem to be on board with his playstyle, rolling the dice every time they let their Tasmanian Devil loose on the ice. After the illegal hit to a defenseless Heiskanen that led to a game misconduct and a hearing with the NHL Departement of Player Safety, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Laviolette</a> issued a controversial comment about Rempe.



“I thought he had a big impact in the game,” Laviolette stated on Rempe’s outing in Dallas, via Vince Z. Mercogliano on X. “I would like to stay away from the five-minute major, but he’s doing his best to hit bodies and make a difference in the game. Our guys really rallied around that, as well. I thought he led off a little bit at the end. He’s just such a big guy.“



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Laviolette’s comment felt like a big understatement on the gravity of Rempe’s actions. It seems to be a never-ending story with the 22-year-old forward, in only 22 games played he registers nine major penalties and four game-misconducts.


 

 

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<h2>Rempe expected to miss considerable time</h2>



While the Rangers face the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden, Rempe is participating in a hearing with the Department of Player Safety and is expected to receive a severe suspension for his repeated offenses.



New York’s franchise will play back-to-back games as they cross the Hudson River to take on the New Jersey Devils on Monday. More likely than not, Rempe won’t be in the team’s lineup for the Tri-State showdown.

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Rangers HC Peter Laviolette issues controversial statement on Matt Rempe

NHL News: Rangers HC Peter Laviolette makes controversial comment on Matt Rempe after game misconduct

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Peter Laviolette,</a> former head coach of the New York Rangers, is not only a prominent figure in the NHL but also a strategist with a career full of achievements that have made him one of the most respected names.



With a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stanley-cup">Stanley Cup</a> under his belt as the leader of the Hurricanes, he has proven to be a master at transforming teams and taking them to compete at the highest level. He has built a remarkable career and amassed a considerable fortune.



With memorable stints with the Philadelphia Flyers, Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals, he has been recognized for his ability to connect with his players and craft winning strategies. As of May 2025, he remains without a team.



<h2>What is Peter Laviolette’s net worth?</h2>



Peter Laviolette‘s success is measured not only in titles but also in the respect he has earned over two decades on the bench. As of 2025, he has a net worth of $1 million, according to sources like Sportskeeda.



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As an NHL coach, he has accumulated approximately $34 million in earnings. In June 2023, he signed a three-year contract with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> worth $14.7 million, granting him an average annual salary of $4.9 million.



Before joining the Rangers, he coached several teams like the New York Islanders, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-hurricanes">Carolina Hurricanes</a>, Philadelphia Flyers, Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals. His most notable achievement was winning the Stanley Cup in 2006.



However, his financial journey has not been without challenges. In 2013, he and his wife filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, claiming they were persuaded to participate in an investment scheme that promised to increase their wealth.



Despite these setbacks, he has maintained a prominent presence in the hockey world, solidifying his reputation and fortune through lucrative contracts and an unwavering dedication to the sport.



<h2>Peter Laviolette’s real estate holdings</h2>



In 2015, Peter Laviolette and his wife, Kristen, purchased a beachfront property in Longboat Key, Florida, for $1.2 million. After making improvements, they sold it in 2022 for $3.575 million, securing a significant profit.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241221_BUS_297198_Peter-Laviolette-4-1024x576_7f0019eb.webp&amp;width=650&amp;height=365" alt="" class="wp-image-297207" width="650" height="365" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20170031/Peter-Laviolette-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20170031/Peter-Laviolette-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20170031/Peter-Laviolette-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20170031/Peter-Laviolette-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20170031/Peter-Laviolette-4-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20170031/Peter-Laviolette-4-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20170031/Peter-Laviolette-4-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/20170031/Peter-Laviolette-4.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px"></figure><figcaption>Head coach Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers speaks with the media prior to the game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2024. (Source: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



In May 2023, he listed his residence in Ballston, Arlington, Virginia, for $2.695 million. The property features 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, spanning 5,267 square feet, according to Sportskeeda.



The house, built in 2018, was acquired by Laviolette in 2020 during his tenure with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Washington Capitals</a>. Upgrades included a security system and an extended driveway for vehicles.

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The last few days have seen a chaotic situation for the New York Rangers in the NHL season since Kaapo Kakko was dropped from the team by head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Peter Laviolette</a>. The situation, which came in the midst of the Rangers’ nosedive in the current campaign, has an end point.



The relationship between Laviolette and the rest of the staff seems to be hanging by a thread. However, the tension between the Rangers head coach and Kakko had already reached a point of no return. “I wasn’t the worst player, but that was me out of the lineup. I know as a coach you have to do something when you’re losing games, but I think it’s easy to pick a young guy and take him out,” the 23-year-old forward told the New York Post about his situation with the team.



“There were veteran players who were left out. The decisions I make are hard”, Laviolette had replied to Kakko’s strong words. In the midst of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a>‘ crisis, this conflict presented a logical solution for the player who was selected No. 2 by New York in 2019.



<h2>Rangers final decision on Kakko’s future</h2>



The final decision by head coach Peter Laviolette’s Rangers was to trade Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen and a third- and six-round pick in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> Draft. The relationship between the forward and the coach was broken, so a new destination was secured for him.



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Kakko comes to Seattle to take the place of forward Jordan Eberle, who was injured and underwent pelvic surgery on November 22 and will be out until the end of February. “He’s a big kid and he has some skill. So we thought it was the right decision. He’s a young, dynamic forward who brings skill and offensive ability to our club,” said Kraken General Manager Ron Francis.


 

 

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<h2>Kakko’s performance in the season</h2>



Kakko left the Rangers after his controversial exchange with Laviolette, leaving behind a campaign that included 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 30 games. Lately, he was overlooked in New York, although he averaged 13:17 minutes of ice time per game this season.

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When it rains, it pours. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a> are spiraling out of control, and they have now lost three games in a row, as well as 11 of their last 14 games. Head coach Peter Laviolette is enduring an exhausting and fruitless search for better results, but his efforts so far appear to be in vain.



After the recent drama with Kaapo Kakko, Laviolette and the Rangers were desperate for a win over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL’s</a> bottom-feeders, the Nashville Predators. However, what starts poorly often ends poorly, and New York fell to Nashville. Not only did the Rangers lose, they were shutout for the first time on the season.



Frustration is mounting in New York City, Laviolette’s job is at stake though he tries to divert his attention away and focus on righting the ship. Following the 2-0 loss to the Preds, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Laviolette</a> sent his teammates an honest message.



“What I didn’t like was the third period,” Laviolette told Mollie Walker of The New York Post. “We came out, I thought that they had the edge on us. We needed more in the third when you’re down 1-0, that’s when you have to find our way out of something and that’s where we’re not getting it done right now. It’s just frustrating right now, for everybody.”



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<h2>Frustration within the locker room</h2>



The embarrassing performances are taking a toll on the Rangers’ morale. What began as a typical slump has now evolved into a deeply concerning issue for the organization. Management, coaching, and players alike are all accountable for this rough patch, yet no solution seems to be forthcoming.


 

 

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“It shouldn’t be hard to keep our focus right now. We should be driven to get out of this,” Rangers forward Chris Lindgren stated.”We should be doing whatever it takes every single game to get out of this. Battling like hell to get out of it. You saw that tonight, I thought we battled, but it’s just not going our way right now. It’s our job to just keep getting back to work and doing what we can.”



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The New York Rangers are veering off track on what was supposed to be an exciting <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season. Coming into the campaign with sky-high expectations, the Rangers have been very underwhelming and are sitting near the bottom of the Metro Division. Frustration is mounting in Manhattan and it may have reached a boiling point after Peter Laviolette was confronted by third-liner Kaapo Kakko.



After being scratched for the Rangers’ matchup against the St. Louis Blues, Kakko came out swinging at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Laviolette</a> and the coaching staff, claiming he was unfairly blamed and thrown under the bus for the team’s collective shortcomings.



Laviolette is skating on thin ice as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> have lost ten of their past thirteen games, and Kakko has publicly criticized his decisions. The rest of the team could soon follow Kakko’s lead in defying their coach’s authority. To address the issue, Laviolette has sent a strong message to Kakko, along with a warning to the rest of the squad.



“There’s been older players who have sat out as well. The decisions that I make, they’re tough decisions,” Laviolette stated, via lohud. “Our team, Kaapo, our team — we need to play better. We’re 3-10 in our 13 games and that’s not good enough. We need to play a better brand of hockey, all of us.” 



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Forwards Reilly Smith and Jimmy Vesey were recently scratched in an effort to lit a fire under the Rangers. Laviolette referenced those instances to refute Kakko’s claim that he was benched because “it’s just easy to pick a young guy and boot him out.”


 

 

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<h2>Kakko’s statement</h2>



As the New York Rangers wrapped up their morning skate ahead of their Dec. 17 matchup with the Nashville Predators, Kaapo Kakko delivered a stern message to the coaches upon returning to the lineup after being scratched for the game against the Blues.



“I have not been the worst guy, but that was me out of the lineup,” Kakko candidly stated, via Mollie Walker of The New York Post. “Haven’t been on the ice too much when [opponents] score a goal. I was surprised, yeah. I know you got to do something as a coach when you’re losing games, but I think it’s just easy to pick a young guy and boot him out. That’s how I feel, to be honest.”



<h2>Must-win game among the tension</h2>



While the locker room in New York is stunned, the Rangers must face the bottom-feeding Nashville Predators. Both teams are desperate for a win, and coaches Peter Laviolette and Andrew Brunette are under the scope as their seats heat up following catastrophic starts to their seasons.



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“There’s got to be more from our team, in general – from the players you mentioned, from myself, from everybody,” Laviolette said. “We’re either going to accept where we’re at, or we’re going to fight like hell to make a difference and move out of this. That’s the only way that we’re going to get there. There’s got to be more fight to what we’re doing.“


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Though the pressure for immediate results is evident and his position as Rangers head coach is at stake with every loss, Laviolette is more focused on tonight’s game than on his job security.



“Those are things that I can’t control. I’ve been in this a long time. There’s always those conversations wherever you go, especially if you’ve been in it for a long time. My real concern is getting a win tonight, getting back on track, getting back into the playoff race.”

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The New York Rangers are plummeting in front of all eyes in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>. The Rangers’ season is spiraling out of control, and it may have gone beyond its point of no return after Kaapo Kakko issued a vivid statement on Peter Laviolette’s controversial decision to scratch the 23-year-old forward.



In the blink of an eye, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> have gone from arguably the biggest contender in the Eastern Conference to a full-blown trainwreck. The Big Apple’s franchise now looks unrecognizable on the ice. To add fuel to the fire, tensions have risen within the locker room, and the relationship between Coach Laviolette and the players seems to be hanging by a thread.



The Rangers have lost 10 of their last 13 games, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/peter-laviolette">Laviolette</a> is struggling to find solutions to the daily struggles. During the team’s most recent outing, the head coach made a risky move. He healthy scratched Kakko, in hopes of getting some new chemistry on the lineup. However, the decision backfired tremendously as the Rangers lost 3-2, and Kakko fired back at his coach.



“I have not been the worst guy, but that was me out of the lineup,” Kakko candidly stated, via Mollie Walker of The New York Post. “Haven’t been on the ice too much when [opponents] score a goal. I was surprised, yeah. I know you got to do something as a coach when you’re losing games, but I think it’s just easy to pick a young guy and boot him out. That’s how I feel, to be honest.”



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<h2>Laviolette explains decision to take Kakko off the lineup</h2>



As soon as news broke out of Kakko’s healthy scratch against the Blues, the buzz around the team and the rest of the league was that a trade could be in the works for the 23-year-old Finnish winger. However, Laviolette denied that claim and explained the reason behind his scratch was purely strategic.


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“We were putting fresh legs into the lineup tonight,” Laviolette said postgame, via Athlon Sports. “That’s based on the decision we made to go with this lineup. Those are the things we worked on internally through the day.”



However, Kakko’s blunt response may signal a worrisome trend in the locker room, as frustration grows within the players and Laviolette’s position may be in danger.



<h2>Laviolette clears the air after Kakko’s comments</h2>



The Rangers’ head coach understands that the primary concern in New York is the team’s struggles. His job is to right the ship, and whether players get upset by his decisions is beyond his control. Although Laviolette sent a calming message, he made one thing clear to Kakko, who believed he was scratched because it’s easier to bench a young player than a veteran.



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“I’ll keep those messages between him and I. But I think it’s okay to be frustrated. It’s okay to be upset,” Laviolette stated. “There’s been older players that have sat out, as well. The decisions that I make, they’re tough decisions. Our team, Kaapo – we need to play better. We’re 3-10 in our last 13 games, and that’s not good enough.”


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Among this heated environment in the organization, the Rangers will take on the Nashville Predators tonight at 8p.m. ET. Kaapo Kakko will return to the lineup as the Blueshirts desperately need to get a win during their visit to Nashville.

Kaapo Kakko issues vivid statement to Rangers HC Peter Laviolette after being scratched

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Kaapo Kakko sends candid message to Rangers HC Peter Laviolette

NHL News: Rangers' Kaapo Kakko sends candid message to HC Peter Laviolette after being scratched

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