Rangers' Secret Weapon: Science Over Stars | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

The New York Rangers are turning their season around with bold moves—both on and off the ice. After finishing dead last in the East, they’ve traded draft picks for high-impact signings like Pavel Dorofeyev and Oliver Bjorkstrand, while secretly upgrading their entire sports science and strength programs. Five new specialists—including a Director of Sports Performance and a traveling massage therapist—are set to revolutionize player health, addressing last year’s injury crisis that sidelined key stars. This isn’t just about new faces—it’s about building a resilient, consistently elite team…