Anthony Russo

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Anthony Russo

But that leads to the other point. Even in a bad season, Zibanejad recorded 62 points. Finding a center that could replace that production on the first line and what Zibanejad brings as a shooting threat on the power play won’t be easy. Drury should go to the market on the top six forward and weigh whether it’s worth it or not to move him. But this situation is complex. Not only will trading him likely make the Rangers worse, but the NMC makes a deal challenging.

4 days ago | thehockeywriters.com | Anthony Russo

After perhaps the most disappointing season in the franchise’s history, the New York Rangers need to consider making changes. Related: Rangers Should Draft by Need Instead of Best Player AvailableWith the process already starting by firing Peter Laviolette and replacing him with a two-time Stanley Cup winner, Mike Sullivan, it’s fair to expect the new head coach to have at least some say on what his roster looks like in training camp.

1 week ago | thehockeywriters.com | Anthony Russo

If the New York Rangers were in the midst of a rebuild, or there was a prospect on the board who had a legitimate path to becoming a superstar in the league, normally, I would advocate drafting the best positional skater available. After all, this isn’t the NFL – only five skaters (plus a goaltender) are on the ice at once. The best players will make an impact.

2 weeks ago | thehockeywriters.com | Anthony Russo

Across the NHL, in order to acquire, you need to give something up. Sometimes that means parting with less-than-ideal pieces to improve a team. Related: Predicting Rangers’ Remaining Offseason Moves & TradesThe New York Rangers find themselves in a difficult position. They need to get better without making themselves worse and steer things back in the right direction. It’s finishing up a retool, not a rebuild.