I absolutely agree that the fact we sold and have many GOOD young players is the difference between then and now. Unfortunately and while this might be a little bit premature I still see no Superstar in in our system or our pipeline which I think we can all agree is absolutely necessary to achieve any sort of success in today's NHL
Much of what you've said in your posts is true. But I think there finally are some key differences this time around.
The Rangers chose a very opportune time to make the moves they have this spring.
They secured a bevy of talented prospects and draft picks from the sell-off. Retained a core of talented young players that actually look ready to step up and play for each other. Some of those players could be pieces that could be packaged into solid deals. Two first rounders from last years draft in Chytil & Anderson that appear to be ready to step up now still in their teens. A ton of picks, including three first rounders for a very deep draft this year with yet another deep draft next year. Lastly is...Cap space. Looks like they finally have a bit of that. I hope they use it prudently.
As some posters here have pointed out, they've never had
all that all at one time.
....And that's the key for me.
I'm very excited to see what happens next.