OmNomNom
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well it depends on what gorton does.I think people are underestimating the rangers a bit. they are going through a rebuild, but it’s not going to be a lengthy one. I could see them with a devils-style rebuild- hiring a hynes-esque coach, having a couple of solid drafts (what do they have, 7 picks in the first 2 round this year?) and they’ll be ready to challenge for a playoff spot by 2020.
I don’t think they see kovalchuk as a part of the rebuild- IF he signs with NY, it’ll be to help them bridge the gap.
they severely lack prospects, and are arguably bottom 5 in that regard in the league.
if they flip zucc and (maybe) kreider for assets, they could accelerate their rebuild. kovalchuk's contract is going to drive what they have to get rid of, though, to an extent