While the Rangers have not made any official statement, and emails from MSG President, James Dolan have leaked on his reasonings why, the organization has retweeted a powerful video by one of its former players.
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Anson Carter suited up for the Blueshirts for parts of two seasons from 2003 to 2004. The talented winger was traded to Washington for Jaromir Jagr in 2004 in a one for one trade, which was a salary dump for the Caps.
After his playing days, Anson went to work as an analyst and has become one of the best in the business.