It was pretty courageous for Glen Sather and Jeff Gorton to pen that letter to the fans, announcing the rebuild. What’s important to note is that there was no time frame laid out. The goal was simple, they said their “plans will be guided by our singular commitment: ensuring we are building the foundation for our next Stanley Cup contender.”
When they sent the letter on February 8, 2018, the common assumption was that it would take years, as many as three or four, for the team to become that next Stanley Cup contender. Now, two years later, the Rangers have moved from rebuild to retool and it appears that they believe they have built that foundation and are ready to compete.