In an outstanding piece over at CTWhale.com Bruce Berlet takes a look at how the Rangers went from trying to buy a Stanley Cup through free agency to building a winner from within.
Here’s CT Whale coach Ken Gernander…
“To develop from within is critical because if you’re going to try to go out and get your team only through free agency, you’re going to run out of cap space before you know it,” Gernander said. “That being said, the Rangers have done a good job drafting and have gotten quality kids who are young and come up through the system together, hopefully creating some bonds and becoming a core that you are just looking to maybe complement here and there.”
Jess Rubenstein of The Prospect Park is also quoted in the story…
“The Rangers work with the prospects to help teach them how to get the most out of their training,” Rubenstein said. “Whether it be weight room work, on-ice skills or even their diet, the Rangers have invested in strength and conditioning coaches and skating coaches. These prospects are given chances to work with guys like Messier and Graves. The prospects are also fans, so when a Messier offers a suggestion, it has an impact.”
…this is an absolute must read for every Rangers fan. Had a smile on my face for a half hour after reading this.
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