Peter Laviolette named new head coach of NY Rangers after extensive search.
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Peter Laviolette has been named as the new head coach of the New York Rangers, replacing Gerard Gallant. Laviolette has previously coached five other NHL teams and has a career record of 752-503-25-150, with his win total ranking eighth all-time among NHL coaches. His teams have qualified for the playoffs 13 times in 21 seasons, including three trips to the Stanley Cup Finals and one championship with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. The Rangers hope that Laviolette's aggressive system will spark their attack and improve their in-game management.
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