Peter Laviolette

Evgeny Kuznetsov points to Capitals’ hiring of Peter Laviolette for downturn in team: ‘You brought a coach who almost didn’t fit our style’

Evgeny Kuznetsov held his first press conference with Capitals media on Thursday, the first day of Capitals Training Camp. There, he seemed to blame himself for last season’s struggles and called Spencer Carbery “a perfect match” for a rebound year in 2023-24.

“I’m not the guy that’s going to get big paycheck and be happy everyday,” Kuznetsov said. “So every time I come back home after a bad practice or bad game, I’m beating myself (up) and I’m not happy about (it). Every time I walking in locker room every morning knowing they tell me you’re not performing the way the guys expected me to perform, I’m feeling bad about (it).”

Kuzy spoke about his feelings and his own personal problems from last season, but he was careful to not comment on the cause of the conflict and friction.

He saved that for a tell-all interview with the Russian outlet Slippery Ice. There, Kuznetsov criticized general manager Brian MacLellan and former Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette. He even spoke to a private meeting he had with MacLellan where he told Mac his true feelings.

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By Ian Oland 6 days ago

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Peter Laviolette officially announced as New York Rangers’ new head coach

After mutually parting ways with the Washington Capitals hours after the regular season ended, Peter Laviolette has found a new gig 60 days later. And he’s staying in the Metropolitan Division.

The New York Rangers hired Laviolette to be their 37th head coach in franchise history on Tuesday after dismissing Gerard Gallant in May.

News about Laviolette’s pending hiring was first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on Monday.

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By Ian Oland 4 months ago

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Peter Laviolette will reportedly be next head coach of New York Rangers ‘barring a swerve’

The New York Rangers appear to have picked a favorite for their next head coach. Former Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette is all but set to join the Rangers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Unless something changes, Laviolette will beat out John Hynes, who has also been considered for the position since he was fired by the Nashville Predators in late May. Friedman reported the news in a tweet Monday afternoon.

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By Katie Adler 4 months ago

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Peter Laviolette reportedly becoming favorite to land New York Rangers open head coaching position

Despite leading the Washington Capitals to their worst full, 82-game season in 16 years, Peter Laviolette may soon have his next job fewer than two months after mutually parting with the team.

Elliotte Friedman is reporting that “a lot of people are beginning to lean Peter Laviolette” in regard to the New York Rangers’ head coaching vacancy. Friedman adds that if that is the case, Laviolette could have that job as soon as next week.

Friedman made the comments during Sportsnet’s coverage of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday

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By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago

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Peter Laviolette on the greatness of Alex Ovechkin: ‘He’s like Muhammad Ali. He’s like Tom Brady. He’s like Babe Ruth.’

Peter Laviolette may be out as the head coach of the Washington Capitals anymore but that doesn’t mean he has stopped his praise of Caps captain Alex Ovechkin. In fact, perhaps some time to reflect on leaving DC has made the veteran bench boss even fonder of The Great Eight.

That was on full display as Laviolette sat down with former NHL player Cam Janssen and St. Louis Blues reporter Andy Strickland for an over hour-long interview on the Cam & Strick Podcast.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago

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Report: Peter Laviolette has interviewed with Rangers for open head coaching job, is also considered finalist for Blue Jackets position

Former Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette sure looks like he could be sticking around the Metropolitan Division.

The Athletic’s Arthur Staple reported on Friday that Laviolette has interviewed with the New York Rangers for their open head coaching job and has done the same with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The 58 year old, veteran bench boss is considered a finalist for the Columbus job as they are further along in their search than New York.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago

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Peter Laviolette puts multi-million dollar Ballston home up for sale

After agreeing to part ways with the Washington Capitals in mid-April, Peter Laviolette and his wife Kristen have put their gorgeous, 7-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home in Ballston, Virginia up for sale.

The Laviolettes listed the home, which is a one-minute walk from the Ballston Quarter, through realtor Danielle Johnson of Roberts Real Estate. It has a $2,695,000 asking price.

The news was first reported by ARLnow’s Jo Devoe.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 months ago

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Peter Laviolette shifts blame onto young players when asked about his reluctance to give them opportunity at NHL level

Peter Laviolette and the Washington Capitals announced on April 14 that they decided to mutually part ways after a three-year spell with Laviolette as the team’s head coach. Two weeks later, Laviolette spoke with The Athletic and NHL.com about his departure.

One of the topics covered in that discussion was Laviolette’s apparent reluctance to give younger players more games at the NHL level. The veteran bench boss downplayed that suggestion and instead shifted the blame onto the players themselves.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 months ago

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What were the Washington Capitals?

Their season both disappointing and over, the Washington Capitals will be the topic of conversation a lot this summer. They’ve already fired a coach, and they’re bound for more drama around some star and core players like Kuznetsov, Backstrom, and Mantha.

But before we get into that, I want to get us on the same page about what the Capitals were. I recently saw a person characterize the 2022-23 Capitals in a way that was in conflict with what I saw, so I thought maybe all of us could benefit from a check-in with the cold hard facts.

These were your Capitals.

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By Peter Hassett 6 months ago

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Brian MacLellan is open to hiring a younger coach to replace Peter Laviolette

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan was forced to make a move on the coaching staff earlier than he was intending.

Hours after the Capitals lost their final game of the season, a 5-4 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils, MacLellan met with head coach Peter Laviolette – a day before Breakdown Day.

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By Chris Cerullo 6 months ago

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