Rangers' Lessons to Learn From Playoff Failures & Zac Jones' Impact
Also, a look at 'March Mika' not performing up to his standards.
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In today’s edition, we look at how the Rangers can learn from their recent playoff failures, the impact from Zac Jones and more!
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Rangers Prospect Spotlight: Dylan Roobroeck
Mar 20, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch (Premium Substack Content)
The New York Rangers have a strong prospect pool, and many fans know the names of some of the top prospects coming up. Brennan Othmann, Gabriel Perreault, and Ryder Korczak are just a few players who could be big parts of the Rangers’ future, but another prospect has made big waves this season and deserves extra recognition. His name is Dylan Roobroeck.
3 Lessons the Rangers Can Learn From Recent Playoff Failures
March 27, 2024 by Lucas Standel
After their 6-5 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers, the New York Rangers are the first team to clinch their berth in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They have been one of the top teams in the entire league for most of the season and they have been first in the Metropolitan Division since Oct. 24, 2023. They have been getting a Hart Trophy-level season from Artemi Panarin, a breakout season from Alexis Lafreniere, and overall, they are having an amazing season.
However, the playoffs are a different beast and the last two seasons have ended in disappointment for the Rangers. Entering the playoffs this year, they need to learn from their mistakes because this might be the best shot they have to win with these core players.
Rangers’ Zac Jones Making the Most of Injuries to Defensemen
March 23, 2024 by Brian Abate
During the preseason, Rangers’ prospect Zac Jones had an opportunity to win a spot in the team’s starting lineup but was beaten out by veteran defenseman Erik Gustafsson. Now, with blueliners Jacob Trouba and Ryan Lindgren both out with lower-body injuries, Jones is in the lineup, and this is the best he has looked in the NHL.
Rangers Not Getting Typical March Mika Zibanejad This Season
March 22, 2024 by Lucas Standel
For the New York Rangers, this time of the season is becoming more crucial as the other top teams in the Eastern Conference keep on winning and their lead in the Metropolitan Division is shrinking. As of this writing, they only have a two-point lead over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Rangers just defeated one of the other top teams in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Bruins by a final score of 5-2. Now, they will return home to Madison Square Garden to face another top team in the East, the Florida Panthers on Saturday (March 23).
Other Good Rangers’ Reads
Rangers Risk Buchnevich Repeat if They Trade Kakko - March 22, 2024 by Tom Castro