The New York Rangers had a great start to the 2015-16 season, going 15-3-2 over their first 20 games. It turned out to be a fluke, as the Rangers went 31-24-7 over their next 62 games. Most of that was due to an incompetent defense which forced Henrik Lundqvist to keep his team competitive. The end result? A first round exit from the playoffs.
Changes were expected after a rough season, and changes were made, just not the type many people thought were coming. But are they enough to keep the Rangers’ Stanley Cup window open?
Offseason Review
Here’s a quick review of what the Rangers have done during the offseason.
Additions: C Mika Zibanejad (Senators), F/C Brandon Pirri (Ducks), F Jimmy Vesey (college free agent), D Nick Holden (Avalanche), F Michael Grabner (Maple Leafs), C Josh Jooris (Flames), F Nathan Gerbe (Hurricanes), D Adam Clendening (Maple Leafs)
Losses: C Derrick Brassard (Senators), D Keith Yandle (Panthers), D Dan Boyle (retirement/free agency), C Viktor Stalberg (Hurricanes), C Eric Staal (Wild), F Dominic Moore (Bruins)
Retained: F/C Kevin Hayes, F Chris Kreider, D Dylan McIlrath, G Antti Raanta, F/C J.T. Miller
