As the offseason continues, there seems to be a common trend in the emotional comments on this site and on social media. It’s that the Rangers are bad, soft, and need to change many things. This couldn’t be further from the truth. A contender isn’t built overnight. It takes time, even with top picks. They were put on a course, and they are staying that course. Believe it or not, the Rangers don’t need to overhaul the roster to compete. In fact, only a few minor changes are needed.
Complete system buy-in
By hiring Gerard Gallant, the Rangers have already checked off one of those three boxes.