The fire is “hot” in the cabin at the New York Rangers, while the team is simply not able to stop falling in the overall NHL standings.
The rot really seems to be taking over the Big Apple, to say the least…
Peter Laviolette’s squad has accumulated a record of 16-19-1 in 36 games this season, ranking 28th (33 points) in the Bettman Circuit and in last place in the Metropolitan section, just behind the New York Islanders. York.
The team, however, tried to stir up the anthill, by exchanging Kaapo Kakko and Jacob Trouba, of course, but that did not have the expected result, obviously.
Besides, speaking of Trouba, young Zac Jones, a talented attacking fullback, thought he would get more opportunities with the Rangers, given the departure of his former captain, but to no avail. The 24-year-old youngster seems really tired of shuttling between the ice rink and the press box, not being able to establish himself in the “Blueshirts” lineup.
Asked about his ice time, the American even let out a few swear words to show his displeasure, even comparing himself to scum.
“It sucks, really sucks. It’s frustrating when you think you have a good chance and then you get taken out of the lineup again and again. I feel a bit like I’m rotting.” – Zac Jones
Jones, 24, scored 8 points, in addition to having maintained a +2 differential, in 26 duels with the Rangers in 2024-2025, which is very respectable, given his limitations.
He also recalls that he has several areas to improve in his game, so he considers that he must play more, not being a 32-year-old player.
“I’m not a 32-year-old guy who’s just here to collect his paycheck. I’m a guy who wants to earn his pay. I need to play. I need to improve some things to be a full-time player and that’s what I want to become.” – Zac Jones
Note that Jones was a third-round pick by New York in the 2019 draft, who is on track to become a restricted free agent next summer.
What will the Rangers do to get out of their endless mess? With the potential of this formation, involving all the guns like Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox, in particular, not counting Igor Shesterkin in net, we expected a lot more from them.
Someone will have to get out the fire extinguisher, because what is happening in New York is becoming a real disaster. Imagine if the Rangers were to end up with a top-5 pick in the 2025 draft…
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