A second loss in the Eastern Conference Final in three years still stings for the New York Rangers, months after getting eliminated by eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida. “It hurts,” center Vincent Trocheck said, “so, the itch to get back is heightened a little bit more.”...
New York Rangers Last season: 55-23-4, lost to Florida in six games in Eastern Conference final. COACH: Peter Laviolette (807-526-25-154 over 22 seasons with six teams, 1 Stanley Cup title). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES:...