New York Rangers leadership took a hit this off a season. The New York Rangers no longer have the foundation that the younger players can lean on when times get tough. The new generation of Blueshirts hockey has begun.
Alternate captains Marc Staal and Jesper fast have departed for Detroit and Carolina. The face of the franchise for 15 years, Henrik Lundqvist, now calls Alex Ovechkin his teammate as a member of the Washington Capitals.
Dueling schools of thought
Some believe that the team is better off with no captain and a few alternate captains.