The rebuild is apparently over for the New York Islanders crosstown rivals, the New York Rangers. Just under two years ago the Rangers told fans they’d be selling off older players in order to get younger and more competitive.
There was going to be some pain, but in the end, it would be worth it.
They did exactly what they said they’d do by trading away players like Derek Stepan, Antti Raanta, Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh, Mats Zuccarello, and Kevin Hayes.