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Scouting Report (Courtesy of the AP)
New York Rangers fans have been dreading "the window".
The Rangers have made the playoffs seven straight seasons, reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in 2014. But ever since then, media analysts have talked about that proverbial window of opportunity closing.
Due to salary-cap concerns, New York let go of numerous standouts from that season, including Ryan Callahan, Carl Hagelin and Cam Talbot. Other players were let go for a variety of reasons, including Derick Brassard, Brian Boyle, Dan Girardi, Derek Stepan, Anton Stralman, Martin St.