{"id":24535,"date":"2018-02-28T13:44:11","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T18:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=24535"},"modified":"2018-02-28T20:10:35","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T01:10:35","slug":"new-york-rangers-new-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2018\/02\/28\/new-york-rangers-new-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran New York Rangers Getting Accustomed To New Look"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Rangers new look leaves fans and veterans unsettled. A few weeks ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/rangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Rangers<\/a> President <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sathegl01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glen Sather<\/a> and general manager Jeff Gorton sent a letter to the fans letting them know that a shakeup was about to take place. Also, that there would be some familiar faces on the go. The Rangers have indeed done just that and are now in full rebuild mode. For some of the few remaining Rangers veterans, this may take some getting used to.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYRangers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NYRangers<\/a> loading up on young d-men and centers + picks. Going all in on a rebuild.<br \/>Clearing cap space. At this point I can\u2019t wait for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@nhl<\/a> draft. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NYR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NYR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NYRangers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NYRangers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Boomer Esiason (@7BOOMERESIASON) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/7BOOMERESIASON\/status\/968228176181841920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 26, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>New York Rangers New Look<\/h2>\n<p>The Rangers traded forward <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/grabnmi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Michael Grabner<\/strong><\/a> to the New Jersey Devils, forward <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nashri01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rick Nash<\/strong><\/a> and defenseman <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/holdeni01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nick Holden<\/strong><\/a> to the Boston Bruins (two separate deals), and perhaps te biggest trade of the deadline- defenseman and Captain <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdonry01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ryan McDonagh<\/strong><\/a> and forward <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/millejt01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>J.T. Miller<\/strong><\/a> to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In return, the Rangers received several players, prospects and multiple picks, all of which are vital assets in their rebuilding path.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">After today&#39;s trades, the New York Rangers will now have three 1st round picks in the 2018 Draft. They have never made three 1st round picks in a single draft.<\/p>\n<p>A look at how their roster has changed in the last week: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QLylwR3iT5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/QLylwR3iT5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ESPN Stats &amp; Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNStatsInfo\/status\/968252083441950720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 26, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>However, there is one thing that some Rangers fans may notice. Since the 2013-14 season, the one in which the Rangers made it to the Stanley Cup Final- there are only fives players remaining <strong>(<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lundqhe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Henrik Lundqvist<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/staalma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Marc Staal<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fastje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jesper Fast<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/z\/zuccama01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mats Zuccarello<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kreidch01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chris Kreider<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong>\u00a0Four years may have gone by, but it is still crazy to believe that the team has changed so drastically. Whether it was through free agency, trades or contract buyouts, the Rangers have changed drastically.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">30 hours later and were down to 5\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/C4sFbTMNr5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/C4sFbTMNr5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Matt (@Shattykirk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Shattykirk\/status\/968228798570336256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 26, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>For some of those players, the whole process of the trading was challenging. Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has this to say to<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2018\/02\/28\/rangers-ready-to-begin-rebuild-after-trade-deadline-teardown\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> the New York Post<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s been three or four weeks dealing with the fact this was going to happen, which made it very tough to have the mindset you need to be able to play. It has been very tough. You almost can\u2019t believe it, that so many players you\u2019d been with for so long and that you\u2019d had gone through so much, aren\u2019t here anymore. It\u2019s been a little challenging these last four weeks, but now that it\u2019s done, it feels like we have a new team. We need to regroup a little bit. It\u2019s a new start. We need to make the most of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSeeing Mac go was really sad for me,\u201d said Fast. \u201cI looked up to him every day. He\u2019s a great guy to set an example of how to be a professional. But this is part of the business. The last couple of weeks have been very difficult and pretty emotional. I\u2019ve never been a part of anything like this and neither have most of us on this team. Now, though, we have our team. We can try and build something here.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Time to Work<\/h2>\n<p>The Rangers have made the moves necessary for a rebuild but now have several important tasks ahead of them. They must first finish the remainder of the 2017-18 season strong and fight for a playoff spot. Second, they must have a successful 2018 NHL Entry Draft (they have eight picks), and third, they must go into next season&#8217;s training camp looking to prove themselves. This is practically a brand new Rangers team. They are young and looking for experience. It is up to the leadership on the Blueshirts to be the guiding light for the youngsters and show them the way. In a long and storied history, the franchise has rebuilt many times before. Many of those resulted in success and growth for the organization.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s going to be a challenging road and a tough one to be sure, but that is what comes when you rebuild a team. The Rangers must be ready to fight night in and night out and rebuild their way to the top.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"uaUvJMg2TSN2baRX5V7NYw\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/923153164\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'uaUvJMg2TSN2baRX5V7NYw',sig:'YXg6g8RaZyP54d3YohcolA-s2RGja1i2gQhXxWaGbio=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'923153164',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Rangers new look leaves fans and veterans unsettled. A few weeks ago, New York Rangers President Glen Sather and general manager Jeff Gorton sent a letter to the fans letting them know that a shakeup was about to take place. Also, that there would be some familiar faces on the go. 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