Although the game of last season has ended for some time, forward Chris Kreider and goalkeeper Jonathan Quick, wearing the New York Rangers Jersey, still regret the loss to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals during the NHL offseason. Since the Rangers were eliminated in June, they have not relaxed and immediately started training to prepare for the new season, hoping to improve their team and individual performance.
Quick said that he has adapted to the new challenges mentally and said: “Losing the game is unpleasant, but it is also a motivation for us to keep moving forward.” He and Kreider both recognized that the Rangers conducted self-reflection during the offseason, discovered weaknesses, and were determined to meet future challenges through continuous improvement. Kreider pointed out: “We performed well in the key moments, but we seemed a little powerless against the Florida Panthers. Their first game was very threatening and we need to learn from it.”
In order to strengthen the lineup, the Rangers signed veteran forward Riley Smith during the offseason. The former Golden Knights jersey player just won the Stanley Cup this season, and his joining is seen as an important move for the Rangers. Smith is expected to become the team’s strongest offensive force together with Kreider and center Mika Zibanejad.
As the new season approaches, the core players of the Rangers will gather in tra
