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Rangers Fire Coach Amid Slim NHL Draft Odds

5/2/2025

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After a tough season, the New York Rangers find themselves with a mere 3% chance in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, finishing 5th in the Metropolitan Division. In a bold move, they’ve parted ways with Head Coach Peter Laviolette, but with eight draft picks in hand, hope for a brighter future remains. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, and Nashville Predators lead the lottery odds.

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Story summary

After a tough season, the New York Rangers find themselves with a mere 3% chance in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, finishing 5th in the Metropolitan Division. In a bold move, they’ve parted ways with Head Coach Peter Laviolette, but with eight draft picks in hand, hope for a brighter future remains. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, and Nashville Predators lead the lottery odds.