While the Rangers had previously established a good mix of young and veteran players, they now have created a solid core of veterans who are in their mid-20s.
In addition to this, with their goal to rebuild, they have managed to acquire a group of young players who they will look to as they finish laying the groundwork and take steps into a new era.
While this is true on both ends of the ice, the Rangers decision to trade franchise defenseman Ryan McDonagh in favor of gaining young talent left them with holes to fill on the defensive end.