News Article: A message from Glen Sather and Jeff Gorton

[nevesis]

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[Nopuckluck]

Tweets not showing up. What did they have to say?

 

[Megustaelhockey]

I can line a f***ing bird cage with this. Ugh.

Less talk, more walk.

 

[broadwayblue]

February 8, 2018

Dear broadwayblue ,

As a Season Ticket Member, we consider you a part of the New York Rangers family, and always want to ensure we share important news about the organization directly with you. Today, we want to talk to you about the future.

As you know, since the 2005–06 season, we have been a highly competitive team. We have played 129 playoff games, won the Presidents' Trophy, reached the Conference Finals three times, as well as the Stanley Cup Final. While we're proud of all those accomplishments – we didn't reach our ultimate goal of bringing the Stanley Cup back to New York.

So as we do every season, we have been continuously evaluating our team, looking for areas that can be improved to enhance our chances of winning. We began the process of reshaping our team this past summer, when we traded for assets that we believe will help us in the years to come. As we approach the trade deadline later this month and into the summer, we will be focused on adding young, competitive players that combine speed, skill and character. This may mean we lose some familiar faces, guys we all care about and respect. While this is part of the game, it's never easy. Our promise to you is that our plans will be guided by our singular commitment: ensuring we are building the foundation for our next Stanley Cup contender.

There are no fans like Rangers fans. You are passionate, loyal and true. You fill The Garden every night, and we always know there will be a strong showing from RangersTown in every building across the League. We do not take your support for granted. We appreciate that you have always stood by us, and we ask you to remain by our side as we undertake this exciting new chapter filled with promise and change.

We will keep you informed as this process takes shape. Thank you for the incredible loyalty, pride and respect you show to the New York Rangers, each and every day.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

Good message from them. Well-written and sincere. I mean it said "RangersTown" but I can't have everything

 

[Irishguy42]

This presser sucks. Fire AV.

At least Gorton isn't attributing the poor season due to injuries.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Yeah this wasn't necessary haha

They've essentially confirmed they're gonna trade guys

We've known this already

 

[Nopuckluck]

Bye bye fan favorites Zucc and McD. Maybe Hank?

 

[Harbour Dog]

At least it isn't from Glen Sather, Jeff Gorton, and Alain Vigneault.

 

[Wamsutta]

That's the official fire sale announcement right there. Bring it on.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Good on that reporter for asking about putting blame on AV

Bad on Gorton for making an excuse, but I know he can't say anymore

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Yeah this wasn't necessary haha

They've essentially confirmed they're gonna trade guys

We've known this already

We may have known this, but the plebs were probably getting ready to trade a 1st for E Kane.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Yeah this wasn't necessary haha

They've essentially confirmed they're gonna trade guys

We've known this already

We actually didn't know this already. Lots of rumbling. But nothing from the mouth of the FO.

 

[Samuel Culper III]

Well... I guess that’s aimed at the casuals who are going to lose their minds when we start making moves. Damage control/PR for the NY fan base that expects playoffs every year. But perhaps it also means they know they are about to make a significant move or two. Like, they know for sure they’re going to pull the trigger. Because publishing this only to trade Grabner and Nash would be a bit weird.

 

[nevesis]

Gorton staying coy on whether or not AV will be the coach next season.

Seems like he is here to stay for the remainder of the year...

f***.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Good on that reporter for asking about putting blame on AV

Bad on Gorton for making an excuse, but I know he can't say anymore

Gorton's answer said everything. He can't come right out and say "yeah, were gonna can Al at the end of the season".

 

[Thirty One]

Tweets not showing up. What did they have to say?

They are making Zibanejad captain.

 

[Samuel Culper III]

We may have known this, but the plebs were probably getting ready to trade a 1st for E Kane.

Exactly.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Gorton staying coy on whether or not AV will be the coach next season.

Seems like he is here to stay for the remainder of the year...

****.

That is a good thing. You don't want a new coach to light a fire under this teams ass. You fire AV and do a full coaching search in the off season.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

Here we go, 5 years of sucking

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Gorton's answer said everything. He can't come right out and say "yeah, were gonna can Al at the end of the season".

Again, why I said he can't say anymore than that

 

[Thirty One]

tl;dr

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

I guess I can understand the desire for red meat and wanting someone's head on a plate, but it makes no sense to can AV right now.

They need to take this time to evaluate talent and decide what kind of team they want to be—including what kind of system will be conducive to the roster they will have going forward.

 

[silverfish]

tl;dr

We're selling everyone. They admit this team sucks. Gorton doesn't blame anyone. Doesn't blame AV. Doesn't blame himself. Doesn't blame injuries. We suck because "the team didn't gel" and "doesn't have an identity".

 

[nevesis]

Here we go, 5 years of sucking

Nah, rebuilds can happen very quick, especially with what we have to sell. Get some players ready to roll in, and some good picks.

It can happen sooner than you think.