This week’s storylines include the New York Rangers’ disappointing season, the trade deadline, and the players representing their countries in Milan.
The “Dense Darkness”
The Rangers entered the Olympic break on a low note, suffering a 2-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Feb. 5. According to the current standings, the Rangers sit at a troubling 22-29-6 record, dead last in the Eastern Conference.
Reports describe the season as a “dense darkness,” with the team struggling to find consistency.
Sitting well below .500, the Rangers face massive questions heading into the trade deadline (March 6). Clearly they are sellers now, but how far will the front office go in breaking up the core?
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The Week Ahead: Olympic Schedule
Since the Rangers are off, the schedule this week consists of watching Rangers players competing for their national teams in Milan.
Rangers at the Olympics: Mika Zibanejad (Sweden), J.T. Miller (USA), Vincent Trocheck (USA).
| Date | Event / Matchup | Time (ET) | Rangers Implications |
| Wed, Feb 11 | Sweden vs. Italy | 3:10 PM | Mika Zibanejad (SWE) projected 1st line center. |
| Thu, Feb 12 | Latvia vs. USA | 3:10 PM | Team USA opener. Watch for J.T. Miller & Trocheck. |
| Fri, Feb 13 | Finland vs. Sweden | 6:10 AM | HEADLINER: Zibanejad vs. Kakko in a rivalry game. |
| Sat, Feb 14 | USA vs. Denmark | 3:10 PM | Team USA looks to secure group positioning. |
| Sun, Feb 15 | USA vs. Germany | 3:10 PM | Final group stage game for Team USA. |
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