5 Rangers we most want to hear from at breakup day, including Adam Fox
No matter if it comes after an extended postseason run, like in 2022 or 2024, or in April after failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, like this season, breakup day is always a valuable opportunity to gather intel on the New York Rangers. Such will be the case Friday, when the Rangers gather one last time after they concluded their centennial season with a hugely disappointing 34-39-9 record and last-place finish in the Eastern Conference . The players meet with general manager Chris Drury and coach Mike Sullivan , take year-end physicals, pack up their belongings, and speak with the media one last time before heading their separate ways for the summer.
We already know that Jonathan Quick won’t be back next season, since the 40-year-old goalie announced his retirement earlier in the week. But there’ll be plenty of news to come out of breakup day, and a string of important questions to be asked, and, hopefully, answered. So, who are we most looking forward to hearing from Friday — and why?
Here’s our top five list below. And note that we excluded Drury and Sullivan, since they are in obvious separate category. 5 most intriguing Rangers ahead of breakup day interviews Adam Fox Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Let’s start with Adam Fox .
When the stalwart defenseman returned from a lower-body injury after the Olympic break, he brushed off questions about his long-term commitment to the Rangers, considering their decision to trade Artemi Panarin and commit to a “retool,” using Drury’s verbiage. Fox stated twice on separate occasions that his future was a topic to be discussed “when we’re done playing games. ” Now, that the season is over, will he shed more — or any — light on his buy-in, or lack thereof, on the Rangers plan moving forward?
Let’s see what he says at breakup day. When healthy, Fox was again a force for the Rangers this season, averaging nearly a point-per-game (53 points in 55 games), logging more than 23 minutes TOI per contest, and leading the team with a 58. 63 percent expected goal share 5v5, per Natural Stat Trick .
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