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

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