Rangers seemingly turning things around without this hanging over them

Fansided | March 18, 2026

The New York Rangers' recent positive streak signal that something hanging over them had been the monkey wrench in the works.

Mar 16, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller (8) talks to Los Angeles Kings left wing Artemi Panarin (10) as he skates by during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

There is no sugarcoating this season for the New York Rangers. It’s been bad, really. Trying to minimize the situation is like a student trying to downplay a bunch of Ds on his report card.