The Healthy Scratches: A Blueshirts Podcast returns with AJ, Dan, and Nick reacting to another brutal week for the New York Rangers. The team went 0–3–0, and the guys open the show by discussing the continued poor play and overall lack of consistency from the Blueshirts.

The hosts dive into what they believe is going wrong on the ice, pointing to effort, execution, and a team that looks disconnected. They question whether the Rangers are trending in the right direction at all.

A major focus of the episode is JT Miller and the lack of cultural change since he was brought in and named captain. The guys debate whether Miller has actually improved the team or if his presence and leadership are negatively impacting the team’s effort and identity.

Trade speculation is another big topic, with several Rangers finding themselves in rumors. AJ, Dan, and Nick discuss potential moves involving high-profile players like Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck, and what those moves could signal about the organization’s direction.

That leads into a broader conversation about the future of the franchise. Is this truly a re-tool, or are the Rangers heading toward a full rebuild sooner rather than later?

The episode wraps up with a quick preview of the week ahead, outlining what to watch for and whether the Rangers can finally turn things around.

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