The Rangers opened the season not how they wanted to but with the result they earned with their effort. While the result did not meet the hype and expectations of what fans were expecting after almost 6 months without hokey, it was a reminder.
This is still a process.
New York Rangers: David Quinn tells the truth
After the loss last night, David Quinn called what the Rangers played last night “hope hockey.” The third year head coach explained that the start and the effort was not going to cut it this season.
He acknowledged the rookies weren’t the problem, and there was plenty of blame to go around.