New York Rangers’ five most important players to future success

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 15: The New York Rangers celebrate their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden on December 15, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 15: The New York Rangers celebrate their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden on December 15, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 06: Pavel Buchnevich
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 06: Pavel Buchnevich

It is no secret that several New York Rangers are on the tail ends of their careers. The Rangers have been in the playoffs 11 of the past 12 seasons but haven’t been able to capture the coveted Stanley Cup. The Rangers lineup will have a unquestionable different look to it within the next five years…

Henrik Lundqvist, Rick Nash, and Marc Staal have all been focal points of the New York Rangers roster for several years now. What do they all have in common? Their respected games have all changed since being in their prime. They all are also 31+ years old.

These three players, along with five others that are at least 30 years old, will see their production begin to decline. The Rangers are molding some of their younger players and drafting players to be the future of their team. The top five players that will lead them in the future are as follows:

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