New York Rangers writer Mollie Walker of the New York Post joins us to talk 24-25 Rangers DISASTER!
On the May Day edition of Rink Rap...we sit down with Mollie Walker of the New York Post to dissect the New York Rangers' tumultuous 2024-25 NHL season. From off-season controversies involving Barclay Goodrow and Jacob Trouba to the locker room fallout and the firing of head coach Peter Laviolette, Mollie dives deep into what went wrong for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations.
Key discussion points:
➡️ The impact of off-season drama on team morale and performance
➡️ Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider's struggles as the face of the collapse
➡️ Leadership voids and the lack of team chemistry
➡️ Peter Laviolette’s defensive system failures and his dismissal
➡️ Potential coaching candidates, including Mike Sullivan
➡️ Critical roster decisions: Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, Kaapo Kakko, etc.
➡️ The future of Kiandre Miller and the Rangers’ defensive depth Mollie shares her insights on the toxic season, the need for a fresh start, and what Chris Drury must do to rebuild the Rangers for 2025-26.
Don’t miss this candid conversation packed with expert analysis and behind-the-scenes details!
🥅Timecode:
00:00 - Rink Rap Introduction
00:20 - Rangers' Season Overview
02:50 - Core Season Problems
06:50 - Lost Team Chemistry
09:00 - Laviolette's Tenure Issues
12:00 - Future Coaching Search
15:00 - Zibanejad's Role Discussion
20:00 - Kreider's Future Uncertainty
24:00 - Miller's Contract Dilemma
29:00 - Defensive Depth Concerns
33:00 - Lafrenière's Poor Performance
36:00 - Line Struggles Analysis
39:00 - Closing Remarks
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