The idea of the New York Rangers going through a rebuild or a retooling phase is one that most fans did not anticipate this season.
General manager Jeff Gorton and team president Glen Sather confirmed that the team was going in a new direction. A direction the team has not gone in since Henrik Lundqvist made his debut in 2005. The Rangers have only missed the playoffs once since.
Injuries, poor coaching, and inconsistent play have resulted in the Blueshirts falling outside the playoff picture and into this new direction. This marks the end of an era for the Rangers, one that no one can forget.