"The losses are mounting for the New York Rangers. They've now lost 10 of their last 12 games and are freefalling to the bottom of the NHL. The Rangers are 27th in total points and 29th in points percentage, which bodes well for a successful Rangers retool, as it looks like the Blueshirts are primed for a top five pick in a top heavy 2026 NHL Draft."
"One of the odder trends from Team USA, which is mostly comprised of the Rangers brain trust, is trying to learn lessons from the 1980 Miracle On Ice. The problem is those lessons are wildly outdated-that was 46 years ago! The game has changed, and international hockey is not the same as the NHL. Unfortunately we saw this play out with how Team USA was selected."
"A successful Rangers retool hinges on learning the right lessons. The Rangers are easy to play against not because they lack grit, but because they lack skill. They lack a true goal scorer. They lack puck movers on the blue line outside of Fox. They lack guys that can generate offense and score in multiple ways, like off the cycle, off the rush, etc."
The New York Rangers have lost 10 of their last 12 games and sit near the bottom of the NHL standings, increasing the likelihood of a top-five 2026 draft pick. A successful retool depends on management learning the right lessons and addressing clear roster deficiencies. Team USA's recent selection choices—favoring grit over skill and omitting players like Adam Fox and Jason Robertson—underscore concerns that the Rangers brain trust may prioritize outdated models. The Rangers lack a true goal scorer, effective puck movers on the blue line beyond Fox, and players who can generate offense in varied ways. Modern NHL skill emphasis is essential.
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