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The New York Rangers are hiring Peter Laviolette, the eighth-winningest coach in NHL history, as their next head coach

The intentions on Broadway are clear: Stanley Cup or bust.

It is unlikely the delay in the Rangers hiring a head coach is connected to Joel Quenneville, with John Hynes and Peter Laviolette remaining front-runners.

The Ducks remain in search of a coach to replace Dallas Eakins. Will Travis Green get another chance behind an NHL bench?

Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury hasn't yet spoken to Patrick Roy about the team's coaching vacancy, but he should.

The Washington Capitals hired Spencer Carbery to be its 20th head coach in franchise history, Tuesday. Carbery comes to DC with no prior head coaching experience in the NHL but did spend multiple seasons as the bench boss of the Hershey Bears. The 41-year-old former Stingrays player was in high demand as he interviewed with…

The Rangers coaching search took a twist on Tuesday as the Predators fired John Hynes, providing a new option, while the Capitals hired Spencer Carbery.

Here are today's news and links: Larry Brooks hears that part of New York's slow pace as they go through the decision making process regarding their next coach hinges on the potential availability of Mike Sullivan rather than Joel Quenneville (NY Post) Mollie Walker relays word that Seattle Kraken assistant

Jay Leach is an official coaching candidate for the Rangers.

The Rangers coaching search being in a holding pattern isn't related to Joel Quenneville, but Chris Drury may be waiting to see how the Penguins situation resolves itself and if — stop me if you have heard this before — Mike Sullivan becomes available.