Rangers' Young Guns Aim for Playoff Surprise

0:00On April 21st, the New York Rangers just wrapped up the worst record in the Eastern Conference, but they're gearing up for a massive offseason. Turn around, with a top 5 draft pick plus another first rounder and plenty of cap space, they got the tools to rebuild fast and aim for playoffs next year. Young guns, like Alexis LaFranier and rookie Gay Perot, got to keep stepping up to make it happen. LaFranier, now in his sixth season, shouted out Perot as a future star, saying it was a blast lining up with him down the stretch. Fans and teammates see LaFranier as the vet anchor after his hot finish. 25 points in the last 25 games, including 12 goals and 13 assists. That surge post-elympic break showed his leadership and set the tone for the kids. Perot flashed Big as a rookie with 27 points, 12 goals and 15 assists, capped by a hat trick versus Detroit and five goals in. The final seven games. He settled right into that top line groove.

1:01If these pieces click with smart moves this summer, the Rangers could surprise everyone in the 2026-27 season and build. Something lasting. That's the story for today. NHL News today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.