Rangers insider: Chris Drury's offseason crossroads, and which path he might take

The 2025-26 season will go down as a major disappointment, no matter how strong the New York Rangers finish, but it’s worth wondering how much the team’s post-Olympic break surge will influence team president Chris Drury’s plans.There are essentially two paths for Drury to take.The first is one of prudence and patience, with a focus on building for the future. In that case, the Rangers should:• Prioritize the draft, where they own two first-rounders and 11 total picks (their highest number since 2004).• Trade away more pieces who can help replenish young talent.• Avoid temptation to sacrifice prime assets for a quick fix.Advertisement