Mollie Walker Breaks Down Rangers' DISASTROUS 24-25 Season & What's Next!

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 Keep up with New York Rangers news: https://www.foreverblueshirts.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.