The New York Rangers are at the midpoint of an arc in the hockey world, and the upcoming offseason will impact the direction in which the franchise will trend in the coming years.
The Rangers' last two seasons have resulted in losses in both the Stanley Cup (2013-14) and Eastern Conference Final (2014-15), and the team has to find a way to get over the hump in 2015-16.
The salary cap presents the Rangers with a troubling situation, and cap mismanagement puts the team at a severe disadvantage. For the first time in a long time, the Blueshirts should be quiet during free agency, as the team only has to focus on the retention of key restricted free agents.
General manager Glen Sather loves making a splash, and there is always the chance he will throw caution to the wind in pursuit of a final Stanley Cup before leaving the spotlight.
With that in mind, here is a guide to the Blueshirts' situation as they prepare to enter free agency.
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
New York Rangers’ Complete Guide to Free Agency
June 29th, 2015 by Tom Urtz Jr. Leave a reply »
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