Expectations weren’t too high for the New York Rangers in the year 2021. The 2021 season was supposed to be a key one of the rebuild and for the development of several players. It was just that.
They didn’t make the playoffs, but looked better than they did in years past and took a clear step in the right direction. Rookies Alexis Lafreniére and K’Andre Miller made their debuts and got their feet wet in the waters of the NHL.
The playoffs were an expectation for the Rangers heading into the 2021-22 season. Everyone knows that they aren’t supposed to be cup contenders, but their window is opening.