After a shocking collapse in 2024–25 that saw the Rangers go from Presidents’ Trophy winners to missing the playoffs entirely, fans are wondering if the window has already closed on this core. With early season struggles is it time to start to panic in New York?
After one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history in 2024–25, the New York Rangers followed up a record-breaking Presidents’ Trophy campaign and Eastern Conference Final appearance with a disastrous year that saw them miss the playoffs.