Rangers risk turmoil as roster instability mounts
- The Rangers have made significant changes early in the NHL season, disrupting their successful lineup from last year.
- General Manager Chris Drury may need to act sooner than the trade deadline suggests due to growing tensions within the team.
- Without full no-move clauses for several key players, major roster changes could be imminent if performance does not improve.
As the NHL season progresses, the New York Rangers find themselves struggling to replicate last season's success. Five weeks into the season, the team has already dismantled its strongest offensive line and compromised long-standing player connections, particularly between Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider, which dates back to prior coaching regimes. Initially, it was expected that General Manager Chris Drury would wait until the trade deadline to make changes, but the current situation indicates that earlier action may be necessary. Signs of discontent are emerging within the roster, prompting concerns about the team's potential decline in performance. The lack of full no-move clauses for key players could lead to major roster changes if the issues are not addressed soon.