On the May Day edition of Rink Rap...we sit down with Mollie Walker of the New York Post to dissect the New York Rangers' tumultuous 2024-25 NHL season. From off-season controversies involving Barclay Goodrow and Jacob Trouba to the locker room fallout and the firing of head coach Peter Laviolette, Mollie dives deep into what went wrong for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations. 

Key discussion points: 

➡️ The impact of off-season drama on team morale and performance 

➡️ Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider's struggles as the face of the collapse 

➡️ Leadership voids and the lack of team chemistry 

➡️ Peter Laviolette’s defensive system failures and his dismissal 

➡️ Potential coaching candidates, including Mike Sullivan 

➡️ Critical roster decisions: Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, Kaapo Kakko, etc. 

➡️ The future of Kiandre Miller and the Rangers’ defensive depth Mollie shares her insights on the toxic season, the need for a fresh start, and what Chris Drury must do to rebuild the Rangers for 2025-26. 

Don’t miss this candid conversation packed with expert analysis and behind-the-scenes details! 

🥅Timecode: 

00:00 - Rink Rap Introduction 

00:20 - Rangers' Season Overview 

02:50 - Core Season Problems 

06:50 - Lost Team Chemistry 

09:00 - Laviolette's Tenure Issues 

12:00 - Future Coaching Search 

15:00 - Zibanejad's Role Discussion 

20:00 - Kreider's Future Uncertainty 

24:00 - Miller's Contract Dilemma 

29:00 - Defensive Depth Concerns 

33:00 - Lafrenière's Poor Performance 

36:00 - Line Struggles Analysis 

39:00 - Closing Remarks 

Keep up with New York Rangers news: https://www.foreverblueshirts.com 

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