Despite a win on Monday night against the Winnipeg Jets, the New York Rangers are in somewhat of a tailspin as time runs out on the 2013 NHL season.
With a laundry list of problems, which include a shortage of offensive production, inconsistency on the blue line and an overall lack of desperation, it's no surprise that coach John Tortorella's job security is under fire.
This was, after all, a team projected to finish near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
Yet with 13 games remaining, they find themselves in ninth place, battling with the New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals for the last two playoff spots.
There's no question the players are underachieving, but after roughly five years behind the Rangers' bench, there's been a growing contingent of the Blueshirts faithful that feels Tortorella's tactics are getting old. Even former Ranger Sean Avery agrees:
His constant line juggling, power-play struggles and insistence on playing a defensive style has left fans frustrated. This year's shortcomings are just ...
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