The 100th season of New York Rangers hockey begins on Tuesday. This is a pivotal season for the Blueshirts. The club appeared on the upswing following two Eastern Conference Final appearances from 2021-22 to 2023-24. After their 2024 elimination at the hands of the Florida Panthers, general manager Chris Drury vowed change. But one bad season, mired by defensive breakdowns and bookended by the departures of several veteran players, derailed the Rangers’ trajectory. They enter 2025-26 with four of their five top-paid forwards on the wrong side of 30 and their top scorer from last season, Artemi Panarin (89 points in 80 games), set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Rangers are out to prove that last season’s failure was just a blip, seeking a return to the playoffs buoyed by a yearlong roster retool and coaching turnover. Read more on amNY.com or link in bio 📝 Miles Bolton #NYR | #Rangers #NYRangers #NewYorkRangers