The recipe for success in professional sports at some fundamental level comes down to drafting well. Even in the NBA which has fluid player movement, the core of the Golden State Warriors dynasty was drafted over time. This brings us to the upcoming summer which is of the utmost importance to the two tenants of Madison Square Garden.
The New York Rangers were the prodigal son for the longest time, the team made the postseason seven straight years with a core of proven veterans that came oh so close to capturing a Stanley Cup on multiple occasions. Yet, in being that successful, the team had to give up assets which ultimately forced the bottoming out this season.