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New York Rangers Stock Market: Ending the season with hope

By Jennifer Moglia

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 29: The New York Rangers salute the crowd after defeating the St. Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden on March 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 29: The New York Rangers salute the crowd after defeating the St. Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden on March 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 06: New York Rangers Winger Vladislav Namestnikov (90) looks on during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers on April 6, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 06: New York Rangers Winger Vladislav Namestnikov (90) looks on during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers on April 6, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Up: Vladislav Namestnikov

After a few dry spells throughout the year, Vladislav Namestnikov was one of the New York Rangers who got back on track for the final few games of the season. He had three points in the last four games of the campaign.

These points were made up of two assists and one goal. The 26-year-old had been slumping earlier in his campaign.

Unfortunately, he was going stretches of three, seven, and even up to ten games being held off of the scoresheet. The forward ended the season with 11 goals and 20 assists.

This made for a total of 31 points. While this wasn’t his best season, it also wasn’t his worst.

Vladislav Namestnikov was one of the players who had to prove himself this season. He came to New York in the massive Ryan McDonagh/J.T. Miller trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Being involved in such a huge trade almost put a target on Namestnikov’s back. Expectations were set high, considering how much McDonagh and Miller meant to the Rangers and their fans.

Ending the season like this helped the center show that he has been able to improve and live up to some of the expectations set for him. It might have even been an indicator of further improvement next season.

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