Editorials

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 31: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers reacts after scoring the game winning goal in the third period against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Five reasons why Mika Zibanejad should be the next captain

New York Rangers: Prospects by the numbers (uniform numbers that is)

New York Rangers: Most important player for the future

Lindy Ruff’s time on Broadway is up, the New York Rangers must move on

ST. LOUIS, MO- FEBRUARY 23: St. Louis Blues center Ivan Barbashev (49) tries to force in a shot on goal during a NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues on February 23, 2019, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Seven reasons to root for the St. Louis Blues

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 10: An NHL official holds the cards during The National Hockey League Draft Lotteryat the CBC Studios on April 10, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: What if there was no entry draft?

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 08: Former Rangers color commentator John Davidson (R) and play by play announcer Sam Rosen (L) speak to the crowd prior to the game against Carolina Hurricanes during the 1994 Stanley Cup Anniversary event at Madison Square Garden on February 8, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers offering New York sports fans much-needed hope

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Anaheim Ducks looks on during the third period of a game against the St. Louis Blues at Honda Center on March 06, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Taking on Ryan Kesler as a salary dump makes sense

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 31: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers reacts after scoring the game winning goal in the third period against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Ranger: Who will be the best player in five years?

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 Rangers: Don’t get too big too fast

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: David Quinn, head coach of the New York Rangers handles bench duties during the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Madison Square Garden on October 16, 2018 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Avalanche 3-2 in the shootout. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers roundtable: David Quinn report card

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 04: Mats Zuccarello #36 of the New York Rangers looks to shoot the puck out of his own zone during the first period at Madison Square Garden on February 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers Report Card: Mats Zuccarello

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 09: Ryan Spooner #23 of the New York Rangers gets set for the face-off against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on November 9, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings defeated the Rangers 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers report card: Ryan Spooner

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 16: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Brandon Dubinsky #17 of the Columbus Blue Jackets await a face-off during the second period in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 16, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Why the team can’t make an offer sheet

WINNIPEG, MB - FEBRUARY 12: Brady Skjei #76 and Adam McQuaid #54 of the New York Rangers stand on the ice prior to NHL action against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell MTS Place on February 12, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers Report Card: Adam McQuaid

KOSICE, SLOVAKIA-MAY 13: Kaapo Kakko #24 of Finland and Jack Hughes #6 of USA clash along the boards during the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Slovakia group A game between United States and Finland at Steel Arena on May 13, 2019 in Kosice, Slovakia. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)

New York Rangers in win-win situation when it comes to NHL Draft

ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 19: Team Leopold forward Cole Caufield (14) skates to the bench during the USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game between Team Leopold and Team Langenbrunner on September 19, 2018 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. Team Leopold defeated Team Langenbrunner 6-4.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Should the team try and trade up in the draft?

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Kyle Clifford #13 of the Los Angeles Kings lands a punch while fighting Cody McLeod #8 of the New York Rangers during the first period of the game at STAPLES Center on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers Report Card: Cody McLeod

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 21: Kevin Hayes #13 of the New York Rangers shoots the puck against the Minnesota WIld at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers Report Card: Kevin Hayes

OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 26: Mats Zuccarello #36 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against the Ottawa Senators with team mates Kevin Hayes #13 and Keith Yandle #93 at Canadian Tire Centre on March 26, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Why a reunion with former friends likely isn’t in the cards

NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 31: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers reacts after scoring the game winning goal in the third period against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers defeated the Devils 4-3. (Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers Report Card: Mika Zibanejad

CALGARY, AB - MARCH 15: Calgary Flames Goalie David Rittich (33) looks around a screen made by New York Rangers Right Wing Jimmy Vesey (26) during the third period of an NHL game where the Calgary Flames hosted the New York Rangers on March 15, 2019, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers Report Card: Jimmy Vesey

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 09: Steven Kampfer #44 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with Matt Grzelcyk #48 after scoring a goal during the first period in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on May 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers connections: Last men standing

RALEIGH, NC - FEBRUARY 19: Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers heads off the ice following an NHL game Carolina Hurricanes on February 19, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Karl DeBlaker/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers Report Card: Ryan Strome

ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 16: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers prepares for the face off in the third period against the Minnesota Wild on March 16, 2019 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Minnesota Wild defeated the New York Rangers 5-2. (Photo by David Berding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers Report Card: Marc Staal

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Brendan Smith #42 of the New York Rangers looks on following the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on April 5, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers Report Card: Brendan Smith

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 19: Ken Holland addresses members of the media during a press conference to introduce Steve Yzerman as the new Executive Vice President and General Manager responsible for all hockey operations and announce the promotion of Ken Holland to Senior Vice President on April 19, 2019, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: The Ken Holland hiring is a lesson for the NHL

VICTORIA , BC - JANUARY 2: Jack Hughes #6 of the United States skates during a quarter-final game against the Czech Republic at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on January 2, 2019 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Storylines to follow at the World Championships