THIS IS WHY THE NEW YORK RANGERS HAVE FAILED SO FAR THIS SEASON…

[@Really10801]

Drury hasn't fixed anything during his tenure, he blamed Gallant and made him the scapegoat to cover his own failures. The core of the team is still a bunch of underachievers.

[@jwilliams1715]

I agree, Gallant was not the problem.

[@TrenurSports]

I put a lot more blame on Drury than I do Gallant and Laviolette

[@dlagrua]

When you build a team based on players that are SOFT, non-physical, "puck movers" we see the result. "Top line" Zibanejad is at a miserable -15, Miller at a -5. They have to go.

[@Ddeamorin]

Where to start , our big acquisition this off season was a scratch last game , Drury is not a competent manager. Washington fans told me the second year under laviolette is brutal stars feel like they don't have to work with the intensity Laviolette demands so the system breaks . Rangers have problems from upstairs all the way to the locker room.

[@marcjohnson2610]

This comment says it all!

[@delsanravelvetheart4365]

I was at the game against Montreal and the fan base has had enough with this pathetic defense and lackluster play. Hardly any let's go Rangers chants, the fan base just doesn't trust this current Rangers team and for a good reasons. Even when there was only five minutes left in the game, the stadium was silent, which never really happens.

[@Ddeamorin]

@delsanravelvetheart4365 im just not confident it's fixable mid season. I have a feeling if we get blown out tonight at home by nj something might happen I don't trust Drury to not make a horrible panic trade and get fleeced.

[@delsanravelvetheart4365]

@@Ddeamorin I have the same feeling. Drury is going to make a panic move as the voices are starting to reach him about how the fan base isn't pleased with him as the GM. So I to fear he'll make a panic trade that will help the rangers right now but screw them down the road within a few years. I'm sick of those type of deals.

[@delsanravelvetheart4365]

random question since I know your a true fan but have you ever been to the charity casino event the Rangers host once a year? If you haven't, you should at least try and go once. Tons of current and past Rangers go there and you can win signed jersey's. among other things an it's for a good cause. Talking with some of my idles within the hockey world is just a massive bonus lol. I always talk with Adam Graves and have a signed jersey from him as well. You'd really enjoy it, it's worth going there at least once if your a die heart fan.

[@delsanravelvetheart4365]

I was at the Montreal game. It honestly was a pathetic effort against a team that was the worst in the league, within the shots per game category. Also, Rangers scored three of there four goals on the powerplay. On 5v5 action, Montreal had the slight edge. Both the coaching staff and the GM are to blame. People think just because most of the coaching staff got this team to the ECF, it doesn't give them a pass for this seasons effort the Rangers have given this season. Blow it all up, this current roster isn't good enough an it's too expensive to keep under performing on a yearly bases. If this team hasn't won a cup over the past four years together, then they failed and it's time for major changes. The players seem like they've just began to tune them out for some reason.

[@notasoviet1016]

Yup, I was at the Canadiens and the devils game, it was just sad…

[@delsanravelvetheart4365]

@@notasoviet1016 Same, I left before the third period started. I could not stomach watching the full game. Season ticket holder for fifteen years lol

[@notasoviet1016]

@@delsanravelvetheart4365 I don’t blame you, didn’t miss much

[@domenicocappello9168]

Team defense has been a huge issue this season. All five players are skating around like a chicken without a head leaving Igor and quickie out to dry. The team needs major changes but do we trust Drury to do it? If Laviolette becomes the scapegoat then I want Quenville to coach this team. He's been on my radar for three years now. If he's interested then pull the trigger . I don't think it's Laviolette's fault but I don't want to lose out on Quenville once again.

[@BiginBelgium]

We need to be more Physical on defense. Period!

[@jjns3991624]

This is the same team that had the best record in hockey last year, SMH

[@CITYWorker-eh3zf]

Other teams have figured them out.. SOFT and no PHYSICAL Game.. East to play against.. Coach is another issue. But the team is the real gutless soft issue.

[@nikospaleologos3907]

The Rangers peaked last year .

[@rward2829]

💯 % Drury is responsible for this team. This team needs to get more physical. I don’t mean goons. But the team is way too soft! Front end and back end.

[@TrenurSports]

I completely agree

[@alexandergustafsson4245]

who's to be blamed. the core players. Drury. Lavi. in that order.

[@CITYWorker-eh3zf]

the core

[@johnpandolfino8663]

A fish stinks from the head

[@N_scaler]

Just a thought, what’s the over/under that this team is retaliating against Dury for the summer shenanigans?

[@ScottiD44]

Drury Is Destroying This Team! Drury Needs To Go Too!

[@jorgeeslava6455]

The problem is Drury. Stop pointing at others when the problem is Drury, then owner Dolan, then Laviolette and then the players. As for the players,,,,,, Miller doesn't check, Kreider is way over rated and does not stick up for others, Zac Jones is good but not a big defense man that the Rangers need. I would like to see Messier as GM.

[@philtaylor2387]

Drury needs to go bad contracts bad decisions not to add big tough playoff bearded doods that can get it done

[@Gratefuljoe2380]

The players have to take responsibility for their lazy uninspiring play not the coach or the gm it’s bad hockey why keep Igor at all if we can’t play defense

[@sjmeola]

Spot on analysis- Drury is to blame here. He is an ameture in every sense of the word.

[@anthonyanghelone4748]

100% agree about them being way too soft, especially the defense men. Another issue is our 2 best players (Panarin & Fox) are slow, therefore team speed isn't all that good either. I also think this team lacks leadership. Laviolette knows how to coach, but it's tough when your GM doesn't give you good horses to work with.

[@notsofast67]

The coach is charged with taking what is given him and make the magic. The Front Office is responsible for providing the pieces of todays team and tomorrows team. That balance is always difficult to maintain. Rangers are getting older, they missed their shot, now what combination will work?

[@seanl67]

They have too many holes. 1/2 their D core is garbage, so at this point, there is no way they can put together any semblance of decent D line pairings. Add in the fact Mika has been regressing for the past 2 1/2 seasons, Trocheck is underachieving, Laffy has been pretty much invisible for multiple games now, after signing a massive contract. Kreider is fine on the PP and worthless 5 on 5.

[@carlor.s.4742]

Well, if I have to blame someone in management I would blame Drury somewhat & Laviolette a great deal. I totally agree about those deadline deals Drury has made trading away draft picks for rentals is insane. I'm not a big fan of Laviolette because I've followed Washington a lot because of Dylan McIlrath, whom I've had some interaction with & is a first class guy. I know that players, particularly Kuznetsov, went to the GM & complained about having to play in his system, which they found stultifying. Look at how well Roslovic is playing in Carolina. Brind'Amour is a great coach. He & Paul Maurice are two of THE best coaches in the league! Laviolette has basically the same team as last year, so how does a President Cup winning team go from the penthouse to the outhouse? Gerard Gallant has had many great seasons with a variety of teams & he always gets fired, just like Laviolette. Laviolette preaches a good defensive system but I don't see it. Look at how the Caps are thriving under Carbery. It's no accident.

[@calvinquadros7980]

Drury needs to go hes been a disappointment as GM. It's not the coach or players he did not make any moves

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

Great video. Summed it up just about perfectly. One thing I've learned this year is it's just hockey. The Rangers have been (in general) pretty enjoyable to watch for a while. Being a Rangers fan is still better than being a fan of many teams. Hopefully they can turn it around. Not expecting a Cup this year, but hoping they make it enjoyable again soon.

[@TrenurSports]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@ShoresyChirps]

At this point the Hartford wolfpack are more interesting to watch.

[@mariovaccarella6854]

Thank You. I was always of the opinion & said it, that all of the Rentals/Not Keeping these players, such as Frank Vattano & others, is my main concern about Chris Drury. He doesn't go out & get/keep a player like Jake Guentzel or Jack Eichel. Let me know what you think.

[@TrenurSports]

I just hate seeing high value assets constantly moved for rentals. Every once in a while it's fine but every deadline drains your assets. I'd like to see him package a bunch of picks/prospects together and get a star/superstar although I know it's not easy

[@humanbeing2420]

Actually, they started off playing poorly but managed to win games anyway, due mostly to outstanding goaltending and an easy schedule.

[@EmpireHockey936]

It’s some of the players. Than it’s Drury.

[@neilgibbs3185]

It is a few years since the "Rebuild" and it is criminally obvious that Rebuild 2 needs to get underway.This Rangers team are not even close at being a contender for the Stanley Cup. They have a core of overpaid , underperforming stars and a team commitment to defence that is risible. They have a first line that can't score 5 on 5 and a team toughness that is the envy of no one. Their star players cannot perform in the playoffs as witnessed by their demolition at the hands of Florida, it wasn't even close! They had better employ good sense with Shesterkin's contract because the team currently in front of him will not be winning the Cup anytime soon so why pay "Igor Igor" stupid money for essentially polishing a turd The Rangers need to build from the centre back not start with the goalie.

[@NYRCH1926]

Lol drury.

[@jeremydavidson9194]

Where is the size and physicality? You can’t wait for the trade deadline every year. A key trade seems necessary.

[@TrenurSports]

Main problem is other teams know how desperate we are so a move probably won't happen tell closer to the deadline

[@TeXx25xNYY]

Drury is afraid of the big trade and now he's been backed into a corner with no options. Should have sold the farm for Eichel an offer Sabres could not resist. Should have traded Zibanejad and kept Buchnevich.

[@blueknight5754]

The only question is…what happens next? Only Dolan knows for sure..but believe me..he’s pissed for sure..he’s not a patient guy..

[@MeyerKessock-wh8rm]

The defense is very bad. Bad five on five. Trouba, miller, lindgreen.

[@Youtubesucks777]

They are 4 games over .500. Relax.

[@diegocossio-n5z]

Play rempe !

[@JeckMedina-u3c]

Players #1 GM#2 MUNSTER#3

[@CITYWorker-eh3zf]

Ranger need to sell everyone and start over.. 5 years with the right G.M. and patient plan. Sell the Shesterkins and Foxes and Zibaenajads as well as the Millers, Lindgrens and KREIDERS. Just start smart. Most fans will wait, rather than suffer.

[@richardmanginelli2624]

9 Draft picks for 7 players in 3 seasons , none Retained, and you ask what's the problem?

[@TrenurSports]

Exactly can't keep giving up high value assets for rentals

[@jeffreyappezzato3432]

Check the stats for tonight's game. The R's are up or virtually even in every category (faceoff %, giveaways, etc) EXCEPT ONE; HITS! The Devils are out hitting the R's 2:1.

[@Ki11a_B_inc]

DRURY IS GARBAGEEEEEEE

[@GenoSegaline]

Honestly, I love Igor, but we can't keep building around a goalie especially for the money that he is asking for. I believe that we should trade him now that we can get something for him. Carolina is desperate for a goalie we could pull of a blockbuster move sending Igor there. Aiming for sveckikov the type of player that the rangers need. To be fair Carolina has one of the best defenses in the league and with Igor as their goaltender they would be dominate but the rangers also gain a young type of player that they need. Will cuyle and sveck are essentially to this team. Also retool the defense. We need to trade Lingren and Trouba. Build around Sneider, jones, fox, and yes, I still believe in Miller I just think that he's having a tough start to the season.

[@N_scaler]

@@GenoSegaline I’m okay trading Igor just not anywhere on the East Coast and especially not to the Canes.

[@jeffreybeaver4242]

The head coach and the GM should be fired! With all this talent they should be winning. Mark Messier should be hired for head coach/GM. Lets go RANGERS!

[@robertbenko6629]

If the refs didnt help the Rangers win that Montreal game with the non call at the end of the game the Rangers would be at 0-8 for sure... I wonder how much money was in those 2 envolupes those refs got from Dolan before the game?

[@MeyerKessock-wh8rm]

Then dolan is at fault and then lavulette.

[@jerrypedrick6206]

Igor to Philly

[@scottrobertson307]

They absolutely suck period!

[@CITYWorker-eh3zf]

Bring in Rempe LOL

[@Justme77400]

Will they ever learn to not build around goaltending? It’s a recipe for failure. We already made the mistake with Hank. Let Igor walk unless he takes a team friendly deal. If he walks, fine, build around C and upgrade on D.

[@delsanravelvetheart4365]

You aren't wrong about that. It does seem to be a trend, regardless of who the GM current is for the Rangers at the time. They've all been the same, honestly. The only trade over the past decade that I would consider a good move, was getting Ryan Mcdonagh from the Habs, who the Rangers were able to escape the game yesterday afternoon with the win by a last second goal.

[@CITYWorker-eh3zf]

Soft as marshmellows. Canadians won every battle, one on one and the Devels just did them in. Rangers are the softestteam in the NHL and they know it, What a waste of Money.

[@Clayjon-z3c]

The Rangers culture has always been the same since 1926 >>> there rosters are full of soft players & when it comes to playoff hockey you won't last long.

[@robertbenko6629]

The Rangers will be joining Montreal at the bottom very soon

[@JRR599]

The season just started, wtf? The problem is not Drury, Laviolette, Shesterkin or Kreider. The problems are What is wrong with Zib? He is untradeable-fix it. Kreider, he is streaky. Also should have been named team captain. Kakko- probably needed at least half a season in Hartford. Shesterkin- he wants to get paid! Unless you think Garand is better, pay him! The Others- Trouba- if you can get a bag of pucks, take it! Miller- hello, he has value, don't wait...Reilly Smith... brother of Brendan, at least Brendan hit guys. Reilly is a below average skater, physical player and can't play a defensive game. Why??? The WORST average player in the NHL!!! Lindgren- Overpaid! Not big enough to be a real thumper. Call Gorton. Drury- needs to pour his hot oil all over this team!