Laviolette’s Name Is Back In The Coaching Rumor Mill

Peter Laviolette is reportedly talking about an NHL comeback for the 2026-27 season, and that is the kind of whisper that gets front offices leaning forward. Once a coach of his stature starts surfacing in the conversation again, teams without an answer behind the bench tend to notice fast. The league loves a recycle-the-vet story when the pressure is on, and this one has just enough smoke to keep everyone guessing about who is calling and who is listening.