At this time a year ago, the New York Rangers season was spiraling out of control. Alain Vigneault had completely lost the locker room, Jeff Gorton had just dealt his captain and three of his most productive forwards, and some of the Baby Blueshirts were getting their first taste on Broadway.
Now the Rangers embark on the 2019 version of this situation. Two of the team’s best forwards have been traded, the young-guns have begun to receive call-ups; however, the difference between this season and the previous one lies in the state of the team.