New York Rangers President Chris Drury announced the relief of head coach Peter Laviolette and associate head coach Phil Housley, citing the team’s failure to meet high expectations after a strong regular season last year. Despite a strong start, the team fell short in the playoffs, prompting Drury to make a coaching change to give the organization the best chance for success in the future.
Source: https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-announce-coaching-changes