First off, good thread... secondly just reading some of the posts it's very telling that most fans don't watch other teams and either rely on analysts/articles or name recognition...
Listen, the Rangers adding Kane was a no-brainer. They gave up limited resources to get him. Also, does he make them better? Of course he does. But is he enough of an impact to "put them over the top", imo NO and Vegas would agree. Again I think most fans are casual and they see a big name with a popular team and think it's a match made for success. I will say this about him, he's a floater who contributes almost nothing defensively along w/ Tarasenko. I remember him Chicago, I also remember Keith, Hossa, Toews, Seabrook, etc etc. That team was so flat out stacked that it allowed him to float and just go score points. The Rangers aren't that.
IMO they will be an easy team to play against come playoff time. Some have noted the advanced stats which I think are important especially 5v5. Devils are a top 3 team in that regard and added the best player available at the deadline that addressed a need. Their defense as a group is much MUCH better than NYR. Again, can Shesterkin get hot? Absolutely and tbh that's what I'm most worried about.
But to say the Rangers are stacked, a super team, I actually saw someone say is this the "first super team in the history of the NHL" is just absolutely laughable.
