Five thoughts as the 2017-18 New York Rangers season nears.
We are mere days away from the 2017-18 New York Rangers taking the ice for the first time. I’ve written countless “thoughts” articles ahead of the new season, but this is the final one. Next up comes thoughts on real, NHL regular season action. Exciting!
This season represents a new chapter in Rangers hockey. Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan, two long-time Rangers are gone, while Kevin Shattenkirk is now a New York Ranger. As I’ve said before, that never gets old to write.
There are plenty of question marks as we look ahead to the upcoming season, but fans should also be excited. The Rangers boast one of the best rosters in the NHL, and Henrik Lundqvist could be reborn with an improved defense in front of him.
However, the season is still not quite here yet. So let’s take a look at some final thoughts as it nears.