Peter Laviolette Addresses Media On Expectations For Rangers
The Rangers recorded a franchise record 114 points and clinched the best record in the league, winning the President Trophy for the fourth-time in franchise history and first since the 2014-15 season.
Head coach Peter Laviolette was asked if there is any extra added pressure for a Presidents Trophy winning team in the playoffs:
"If we had finished one point behind the Presidents' Trophy, I don't know if that pressure changes"
There will be major pressure regardless.
Many people always bring up the fabled curse, as there have been only eight instances where the Presidents Trophy winner has gone on to win the Stanley Cup in the same season, and three additional teams at least made it to the finals.
Most are really wondering how the Rangers will respond compared to last seasons flameout against the Devils in seven games in the first round.
Laviolette says there has been no discussion about how the playoffs went for the Rangers last year:
"Not for a second have we talked about that. That's last year."
Granted, he wasn't the head coach for the team last year, so no need to discuss. It's a whole new season.
The Rangers have proved they are the best in the regular season.
Now apply that same level of success in the playoffs.
Previously on NYRangersInsider
|
2 hours ago | By Hunter Bowman NHL Alumni Association announces the tragic passing of former NHL player who sadly passed at 47-years old |
|
4 hours ago | By Hunter Bowman Gary Bettman announces the 2028 World Cup of Hockey: Ft. several New York Rangers stars |
|
5 hours ago | By Hunter Bowman Chris Kreider stuns fans with latest comments on being reunited with former New York Rangers head coach |
|
17 hours ago | By Hunter Bowman Team USA announces a shocking move with New York Rangers veteran ahead of their first game |
|
20 hours ago | By Hunter Bowman New York Rangers reportedly set to acquire $14+ million forward in free agency: Per Elliotte Friedman |
|
21 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Rangers Biggest Rivals Top Prospect Arrested And Charged Following Recent Report |
|
22 hours ago | By Hunter Bowman New York Rangers Artemi Panarin speaks out about Russia being excluded from the 4 Nations Face-Off |
|
Feb 12 | By Hunter Bowman J.T. Miller issues unexpected statement on facing former teammate Elias Pettersson following latest drama |