Rangers Week in Review: O Canada, Part Deux
It’s been a week for the New York Rangers. What should have been a three-game Canadian brawl-fest ended after only two teams, thanks to the Ottawa Senators getting protocoled.
It’s been a week for the New York Rangers. What should have been a three-game Canadian brawl-fest ended after only two teams, thanks to the Ottawa Senators getting protocoled.
The New York Rangers started the week squaring off against the undefeated Florida Panthers. They showed that no team is undefeatable as they took down the only team left with a zero in the loss column.
There have been times the New York Rangers were better on the road than they were at home. Unfortunately, this road trip is not a prime example of that.
After nine games, the New York Rangers are 6-2-1. It’s better than most fans were thinking, and it gives hope to possible postseason action.
You might think that missing two of your top-six forwards would upset the delicate balance that Gerard Gallant has put into place for the New York Rangers. The absence of Kaapo Kakko and Ryan Strome is noticeable, especially when looking at the offensive play of the team.
Hockey season is upon us, and for New York Rangers fans, it’s another year to wonder if anything will really change. They’ve been a little busy since before last season ended.
The San Jose Sharks have done everything they can to avoid using the word “rebuild” when talking about changes to the team. However, it’s not hard to forget that the Sharks have missed the playoffs for the past two seasons, and changes were coming one way or another.
The Arizona Coyotes have more to worry about than where they are going to play next season. They are in need of a breakout year, but nothing they try seems to help. There are those who believe that a “tank” might be the best thing for the franchise.
It appears the Washington Capitals are in it to win it. They didn’t do much during the off-season and didn’t make any crazy changes with their core players, which is understandable.
The Carolina Hurricanes had a great season in 2020-2021. The playoffs, however, were not so kind to them.
The Pittsburgh Penguins finished first in their division last season. However, they sadly lost to the New York Islanders in the first round.
As the Philadelphia Flyers head into the 2021-22 season, it’s hard not to think about what went wrong last season. They looked good at the start of the 2020-21 season, and then everything went off the rails.
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