Joe's Reaction of the Week
Joe's Reaction of the Week: The Rangers Aren't Anything
Drury’s accelerated bets without the superstar payoff have pushed the Rangers into the NHL’s dead zone: too old to grow, too thin to contend.
Joe’s Reaction of the Week is Joe Fortunato’s weekly column offering sharp takes on the biggest storylines surrounding the New York Rangers. Whether it’s a major trade rumor, locker room drama, front office decisions, or something that simply set Rangers Twitter on fire, Joe breaks it down with analysis, context, and plenty of attitude. If something happened in Rangers land that demands a reaction, this is where you’ll find it.
Joe's Reaction of the Week
Drury’s accelerated bets without the superstar payoff have pushed the Rangers into the NHL’s dead zone: too old to grow, too thin to contend.
Joe's Reaction of the Week
Larry Brooks wasn’t just a reporter—he was the reporter. The Rangers beat, and sports journalism itself, won’t be the same without him.
Joe's Reaction of the Week
A steady hand and patient path have paid off for Matthew Robertson, who’s turned a depth role into a spot in Mike Sullivan’s trusted defensive rotation.
Joe's Reaction of the Week
Laba forced his way onto the roster, but the ripple effects are everywhere, from Juuso Parssinen’s future to the kids stuck waiting in Hartford.