Shortly after their Game 7 loss to the Penguins, their fourth round 1 exit, the Rangers announced the firing of all staff at the NHL level.

GM Nick thanked Chris Neil, Jaromir Jagr, Jeff Gorton, Mike Richter, Ralph Krueger, Mark Messier, and Brian Leetch for their many years of service and complimented them all as great people. To say they gave a lot to the franchise is an all-time understatement.

A complete rebuild is necessary, but is likely a year out.

NY is reportedly working towards hiring a staff that may include Mike Sullivan, Mike Babcock, Bruce Cassidy, Scott Arniel, Jay Woodcroft, and NHL greats Steve Yzerman and Zdeno Chara.

In 21/22, the Rangers finished 5th in the East. They were eliminated in 7 games by the TBL.

In 22/23, the Rangers finished 3rd in the East. They were eliminated in 6 games by PHI.

In 23/24, they again finished 3rd. MTL eliminated them in 6 games.

Finally this year, it was again, a 3rd conference performance, and elimination in game 7 by the Penguins.

GM Nick ended with comments that this team simply doesn't have it. Saying we make the playoffs every year no longer has value to the fans or organization. For four years we're tinkered and acted surgically to supplement a core of players that have now proven are average. The Rangers won't accept average. >> Full story