As is the case before the start of another season, the New York Rangers always have something new going on.
In this instance, the Blueshirts have a brand new head coach at the helm in Peter Laviolette, who replaces a fairly successful Gerard Gallant. The latter only lasted two seasons, and was fired after taking the team to the Eastern Conference Final in 2022.
Of course, his unwillingness to adjust his system or matchup against the opposition led to a first round exit to the upstart New Jersey Devils this past season and a “mutually agreed” departure.