The New York Rangers made several minor signings at the beginning of free agency in July to bolster their roster for new head coach Peter Laviolette. Without making any splash signings, some fans may question whether or not GM Chris Drury has done enough to keep the Blueshirts in contention for a Stanley Cup playoff run in 2023-24.
Can the Rangers bounce back from a disappointing first-round exit?
The New York Rangers and their fans can still feel the disappointment of being eliminated in the first round of last season’s playoff tournament. They held a 2–0 series lead before it all fell apart as the Blueshirts lost the first-round series against their cross-river rival New Jersey Devils in seven games.