The New York Rangers and Peter Laviolette are reportedly "gaining momentum" toward an agreement for the 58-year-old to be the team's next head coach, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and NHL Network.
Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNICThere is word this afternoon the NYR and Peter Laviolette are gaining momentum. Nothing is done until it's done, but, barring a swerve, looking like Laviolette as next Rangers head coach.
New York is looking for a new coach after parting ways with Gerard Gallant after two seasons. The Blueshirts went 47-22-13 last year before exiting the first round of the playoffs in a seven-game defeat to the New Jersey Devils.