May 3, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal at 4:35 of the second period against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Rangers are undergoing an accelerated evolutionary step. They are moving quicker into their window of contention signaled by the change in management and the hiring of experienced head coach, Gerard Gallant.
For the superstars and veterans, this is great because they want to win now. For the kids, their safety net that came in the form of John Davidson, Jeff Gorton, and David Quinn is now gone.