For more than 30 years, mostly under the stewardship of owner James Dolan, the New York Rangers consistently failed to build a base of prospects, underscored by their recent plummet to the bottom of the NHL standings in 2025-26. The Rangers lean on a steady cycle of “retooling,” trading draft picks and young players for veterans and using free agency to stay competitive. The approach did help the Rangers win the Stanley Cup in 1994, ending a 54-…
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