Rangers GM ‘had good summer,’ deserves credit for early success: podcast

Journalist Colin Stephenson argued on the Rink Rap podcast that New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury deserves credit following the team's strong 4-1-0 start to the 2026-27 season. Stephenson cited Drury's impactful offseason roster turnover, praising draft selection Alberts Smits and key trades including acquiring Sean Durzi and Cole Beaudoin.

The piece notes that free-agent additions Oliver Bjorkstrand, Eeli Tolvanen, and Joe Veleno have contributed early, alongside strong play from goaltender Igor Shesterkin. While forward Mike Zibanejad cautioned that only five games have been played, the Rangers have shown improved speed and execution under head coach Mike Sullivan.