The New York Rangers struggled with a lack of emotional and intense drive during the latter part of the regular season and playoffs. Despite finishing the regular season with over 100 points, the team’s lack of killer instinct prevented them from going far in the playoffs. This is a locker room issue that will likely be addressed by Chris Drury in the offseason, and a name that makes sense for the Rangers is Corey Perry.
During their run to the Eastern Conference Final last season, the Rangers displayed a level of resilience, emotion, intensity, and engagement that helped them overcome numerous challenges.