With a disappointing first round loss to the Ottawa Senators, GM Rob Alonzi knew that just making the playoffs wouldn't cut it anymore.
This offseason has been as busy as any for the New York Rangers, with several key new faces that bring hope and optimism to the franchise. Here is a timeline of every transaction the Rangers have made this past offseason as they try to make a name for themselves as true contenders in the East:
June 9th, 2009:
June 21st, 2009 - The SCHL Supplemental Draft
Mike Santorelli
Tyler Eckford
Evan Brophey
Teemu Hartikanien
June 22nd, 2009:
Tom Kostopoulos
June 28th, 2009 - SCHL Free Agency:
June 29th, 2009:
Riley Holzapfel
NSH 2nd, Yr. 10
June 30th, 2009:
Evgeni Nabokov
Stephane Robidas
Shawn Lalonde
Martin Biron
Cam Barker
When asked if this was the team he expects to take to the ice when the Rangers open their season, GM Alonzi didn't give up any information. "I am very confident this team we have right now can win a lot of games, but if there is a deal out there that will make us a better team there is no doubt we will seriously consider it."