Description: Playing the right way since 2013.
In the summer of 2012, the Rangers were coming off their most successful season since Ace of Base was relevant: they had reached the Eastern Conference Finals before losing in six heartbreaking games to the Hoboken Devils. On July 23rd 2012, when news broke that the Rangers had traded for Rick Nash, most Ranger fans (including Torts Reform’s very own Dave) were ecstatic about the trade. Continue reading →
Derek attempting his latest trick – multiplying pucks. Credit: Robert Kowal
With five restricted free agents to sign, and a descending cap number, Rangers fans expected their putative number 1 center to be amongst the first to receive a new contract. Why has Derek Stepan been passed over? It’s relatively logical, and it has to do with leverage. Dominoes have to fall.