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The New York Rangers recent long run through the 2014 postseason took many surprise. A solid team, well coached to highlight its strengths, New York's playoff success was a group effort. The team's top marquee player, Rick Nash, was not very effective during the playoffs, however, the team's speed and signature defense caused opponents quite a bit of trouble.
The shift in the Rangers' playing style from a lunchpail team to one of skill was molded by a change in drafting strategy, begun for the most part in the mid 2000s. New York now drafts with an emphasis on skating speed.… read more
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