“Why Peter Laviolette’s Unconventional Practice Move is Turning Heads in the Hockey World”

In the world of sports, few moments rattle a team’s foundation as much as a lackluster performance, and the New York Rangers found themselves in hot water after a disheartening 2-1 loss to the Flames. The aftermath of this defeat wasn’t just a matter of the final score; it sparked outrage among fans and analysts alike, especially when head coach Peter Laviolette opted for an optional practice the following day. Many took this decision as a reflection of the team’s current state—soft and lacking the grit that once defined their play. It raises some important questions about accountability and discipline in professional sports. Remember those days when a bad game meant grueling conditioning drills? Well, that seems like a distant memory now. It’s tough to watch a proud franchise struggle to regain its competitive edge. Curious about how it all unfolded and what it means for the Rangers moving forward? LEARN MORE .

LOS ANGELES — The universal outrage over the Rangers’ lax effort in last Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to the Flames at the Garden was compounded the following day when head coach Peter Laviolette called for an optional practice.

This was interpreted far and wide as a look into the team’s and coaching staff’s souls, and evidence that Laviolette had gone soft on a team that had become soft.

Once upon a time, the Rangers would have been bag-skated, maybe going through 45 minutes of punishment without a puck on the ice. Back in the day, they would have done “Herbies,” sprints from goal line to the blue line and back, from the goal line to center line and back, from the goal line to the far blue line and back, named after Herb Brooks.

They’d have done them again.