Search Results for: Peter Laviolette

New York Rangers and Alexis Lafreniere Agree On Extension

The New York Rangers and Alexis Lafreniere have finally come to an agreement as Lafreniere signed a two-year deal worth $4.65 million with an AAV of $2.325 per. As the off-season is coming to a close, there was a lot of talk about whether the Rangers would sign Lafreniere or if his time in New […]


ECHL 2022-2023 Community Service Award Winner Announced

The ECHL today announced the 2022-2023 Community Service Award recipient. South Carolina Stingrays defenseman Chaz Reddekopp takes home the honors after spending over 40 hours volunteering this season. The 26-year-old defenseman has played 50 games with the Stingrays this season, collecting one goal and 13 assists. Reddekopp found ways to get involved through the Stingrays […]


Ranger’s Hottest Line Unable To Get the Ice Time It Deserves

The New York Ranger’s best line five-on-five does not have Mika Zibanejad or Chris Kreider playing on it Some of the names, such as Will Cuylle and John Brodinski, may not be household names among the NHL fanatics, but the duo skating along with Kappo Kakko has become the Blueshirts best trio at even-strength over […]


The Reason Why Shesterkin Was Selected As Rangers’ Representative for All-Star Game

When it was announced earlier this week that the NHL would announce each team representative for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, Rangers fans figured their representative would be an easy choice. It turns out that they were wrong. The NHL announced today that the Rangers representative for this year’s All-Star Game in Toronto is goaltender […]


How Victor Mancini Went From Unknown Draft Pick to Rangers Opening Night Lineup

If you’ve been away from the rink all Summer, you’ll be surprised to see a tall defenseman named Victor  Mancini anchoring the New York Rangers third pair on opening night against the Pittsburgh Penguins this Wednesday at PPG Paints Arena. If you’re someone that’s been paying attention,  it’s a formality following a staggering training camp and a […]


Rangers Forward Suffers Significant Injury; Trade Deadline Looming

Rangers forward Blake Wheeler suffered what appeared to be a severe right leg/ankle injury in Thursday’s 7-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens, magnifying the need for the team to acquire a right wing before the trade deadline next month The silence at Madison Square Garden was deafening as fans witnessed Blake Wheeler’s injury during the […]


Kreider Off to Quick Start for Blueshirts

While the New York Rangers offense is still getting used to Peter Laviolette’s system and trying to find their offensive legs, one player seems to have already found the scoring touch. That would be veteran Chris Kreider. Kreider, 32, has four goals and one assist for five points in four games and already looks like […]


Update On Tom Wilson’s Availability

The Washington Capitals have been a tough team this year as they have endured injury after injury but still have found ways to win. The Capitals are currently fourth in the Metropolitan Division and hold the top Eastern Conference Wild Card spot. After getting forward Tom Wilson back in the lineup earlier this month after […]


ECHL: Did the Royals Just Play Their Worst Game of the Season?

In an ongoing struggle to make their game connect, the Reading Royals fell to the Wheeling Nailers in a crippling 8-3 loss. The game had its high points, but a closer look into the action shows a heartbreaking potential for the rest of the season. The Royals’ game against Wheeling served as a pivotal moment […]


Capitals Set to Rebound From Disappointing 2022-2023 Season

In the 2022-2023 NHL season, the Washington Capitals found themselves missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. Poor coaching choices, injuries, and a lack of discipline on the ice left the team with a 35-37-10 record, finishing the season 6th in the NHL Metropolitan Division. As the 2023-2024 season quickly […]