The New York Rangers have made some significant changes to their roster. Out are Pavel Buchnevich, Brett Howden, and Brendan Smith. In are Barclay Goodrow, Ryan Reaves, Sammy Blais, and Patrik Nemeth.
Do these changes amount to the Blueshirts being a better team than they were last year? For many, it will depend on individual perspective. For some, the mere fact Buchnevich was traded for such a little return would make the answer an automatic no.
Are the Rangers a better team today?
All you need to know about what Chris Drury’s answer to the question would be stems from these comments.