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Joe’s Reaction of the Week (Roberto’s Version): The Rangers Are Fun and We Need to Embrace It

The experts said the Rangers would be bad again. A few games in, they're actually fun—so why is everyone still waiting for the other shoe to drop?

By Roberto Solis-Byxbee · Blue Shirt banter

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 3:07 PM

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Writer Roberto Solis-Byxbee argues fans should embrace the New York Rangers' surprisingly entertaining and positive start.
Preseason predictions from analytical pundits and experts had widely projected the Rangers to miss the playoffs.
The writer credits general manager Chris Drury for successfully retooling the defense with Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson.

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Roberto Solis-Byxbee argues that New York Rangers supporters should embrace the team's surprisingly fun start to the season despite widespread preseason skepticism. The writer highlights that multiple hockey analysts and analytical models had predicted the team would struggle near the bottom of the league.

Solis-Byxbee credits general manager Chris Drury's offseason defensive retooling for the turnaround. The writer specifically highlights the additions of Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson, alongside the early NHL impact of draft pick Alberts Smits.

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Joe’s Reaction of the Week (Roberto’s Version): The Rangers Are Fun and We Need to Embrace It

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