- On May 2, Mike Sullivan became the 38th Rangers coach, succeeding Peter Laviolette after the team missed the playoffs despite winning the Presidents’ Trophy—only the fourth team in NHL ...

It’s remains to be seen if Vancouver will use the club option in Tocchet’s contract -- but if they do not and the 61-year-old does become a free agent, New York may take a long look there.

That means Laviolette’s seat is the hottest of them all as the end of the regular season draws nigh. The same can’t be said for general manager Chris Drury , whom LeBrun expects to remain in ...