Laviolette brings a wealth of experience to the Rangers, having previously served as head coach with the New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Washington Capitals. His only Stanley Cup came in 2006 with the Canes. He brought both the Flyers and Predators to the finals.
Laviolette's last head coaching gig, which was with the Caps, ended when the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2013-14 season.