The New York Rangers are in the midst of a rebuilding season under a brand new head coach. The team isn’t playing well as currently constituted, nor is it supposed to. This season is a learning year for both the team’s young coach and young players.
Just as described by the upper management in a letter to the fans last season, the Rangers need to continue this youth movement. And while it hurts to do so, that includes moving on from some of the team’s better players, especially those with contracts that expire in the next two seasons.