This offseason is going to be one of the most difficult of general manager Glen Sather's career. His New York Rangers are coming off a Stanley Cup Final appearance, and he has to find a way to get them back there next season. It is often said that getting to the Final helps to appease a fanbase that is ravenous for the ultimate success, but that doesn't happen in New York.
To most fans, it is all or nothing, and each fan will watch Sather closely as he assembles a roster that is capable of running the full gauntlet next season. The task for Sather is not only to retain free agents, but also to make some upgrades. He has to find a way of doing this properly with limited cap space and without dismantling this roster similar to how he did after losing in the 2012 Eastern Conference Final.
There is a fine line to be walked while trying to upgrade this roster, but there are some changes that are inevitable. According to multiple sources, including Sports Illustrated, Brad Richards is likely to be bought out because of his contract, his production and the potential for recapture penalties. The team will be sad to see him go, but it is a bus ...
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Glen Sather Must Walk Fine Line While Trying to Upgrade New York Rangers’ Roster
June 18th, 2014 by Tom Urtz Jr. Leave a reply »
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