The New York Rangers lost Rick Nash to a concussion during a game against the San Jose Sharks back on Oct. 8, and the team has had trouble scoring ever since. In the five games without Nash, the Blueshirts have been outscored by a margin of 3-to-1, or by a tally of 15-5.
The reason for acquiring Nash in July of 2012 was to add some scoring depth, but in the wake of his injury, how long can the Rangers survive without him?
Fans with a recent history of the team will tell you that it is possible to win games without a goal scorer, but it all depends who is calling the shots behind the bench. John Tortorella could take this merry band of misfits and turn them into a winner with ease, but Alain Vigneault may not have the same success in a similar time span.
That is exactly what Tortorella did when he took over the team, and as Jesse Spector of The Sporting News wrote, the Rangers overachieved during his tenure.
Vigneault's system is predicated on having big-name talent with marquee skill, and right now, Brad Richards is the only offensive player that fits that profile. Having the Sedin twins, Ryan Kesler, Ale ...
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How Long Can New York Rangers Survive Without Rick Nash?
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