After a disappointing early exit from the postseason, the New York Rangers are entering a critical offseason if they hope to stay in Stanley Cup contention.
Here are three decisions that could make or break the Rangers’ offseason.
Who becomes head coach number 37?
After back-to-back 100-plus-point regular seasons, head coach Gerad Gallant and the Rangers have parted ways. Now who replaces Gallant?
Will the Rangers hire another veteran coach, this time with a Stanley Cup-winning pedigree like Mike Babcock or Peter Laviolette? Both are safer options for a team trying to win now, but the Rangers are known to take risks when choosing a coach.