For the New York Rangers, a vision of change summarizes the 2024-25 season. The now infamous “memo” that general manager Chris Drury deposited into the inboxes of 31 other teams in late November forebode massive roster upheaval. How peculiar it is that, following the trade deadline, everything looks almost the same.

They’ve battled injuries for most of the season, including their starting goaltender, Igor Shesterkin, and star defenseman, Adam Fox. The poor luck caused the Rangers to sit outside a playoff spot as we approach the NHL Trade Deadline.