Rangers Get A Rough Read In Latest Power Rankings

The Rangers are taking a hit in the latest power rankings, and that is never the kind of morning anyone in New York enjoys. Rankings are opinion, sure, but they usually track the mood around a club, and the mood here sounds more skeptical than flattering. For a team with real expectations, even a tepid outlook can say a lot about where the league thinks the edge has gone. That is the sort of public nudge front offices notice, even if they pretend not to.