The Rangers may not be getting the respect they deserve in early projections, but their depth, star power, and coaching changes suggest they’re primed to surprise in the Metro Division.
The New York Rangers had such a disastrous follow-up season last year. After reaching the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals, the Rangers missed out on the playoffs altogether. As a result, the Rangers fired Peter Laviolette after just two years on the job. it was no secret who their next coach would be, and that's Mike Sullivan.