"Agents want (need) their clients to be happy, and the Rangers made headlines for all the wrong reasons when dismantling the previous core. Given the audience, the Rangers ranking near the bottom makes sense."
"Drury needs a buffer between him and the players. He's been improving and learning from his mistakes in this area, but he still has a ton of work to do."
"It's reactive to previous events that still leave a bad taste in people's mouths. It didn't stop Vlad Gavrikov from signing with the Rangers."
The Rangers have been ranked as the second worst run NHL team in a recent agent poll, highlighting concerns about Chris Drury's management style. Agents recall negative experiences with past players, indicating a lack of human consideration in dealings. The Rangers' history of difficult separations with players like Barclay Goodrow and Artemi Panarin contributes to this perception. Although Drury is reportedly improving in personnel management, lingering issues remain, particularly in communication with players. Despite these challenges, New York's appeal may still attract free agents.
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