In this episode of The Healthy Scratches A Blueshirts Podcast, hosts AJ, Dan, and Nick break down another frustrating week for the New York Rangers. The trio explores the team’s ongoing struggles, focusing on what continues to go wrong and who deserves the blame for the disappointing results.

A major portion of the conversation centers on general manager Chris Drury. The hosts critique his roster construction, questioning his approach to lineup balance, depth decisions, and failure to address long-standing issues. They debate whether Drury should be considered on the hot seat, arguing that he bears significant responsibility for the Rangers’ status as an average team this season.

Shifting to league-wide topics, the guys discuss the controversial Mikko Rantanen hit on Alexander Romanov of the Islanders. They break down why the hit was viewed as dirty, and they criticize the NHL Department of Player Safety for its continued inconsistency and inability to properly address dangerous plays of this nature.

To close out the episode, AJ, Dan, and Nick look ahead to the Rangers’ upcoming three-game week, offering their expectations, what the team needs to fix, and what fans should be watching for as the Blueshirts try to right the ship.

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