Calling February a crucial month for the future of the New York Rangers is a huge understatement. The team enters the month equidistant from both the last playoff spot and the worst team in the NHL. Only eight points and the Rangers are in the post-season dance. Only eight points missed and they have the best odds in the “Lose for Hughes” sweepstakes.
If there is one thing we have learned from January, it’s that this team has the skill and desire to win. The coach has never backed off his pledge to make the playoffs. The HOF goaltender has done his best to keep them in games they had no business competing in.