The New York Rangers are experiencing significant upheaval as TNT NHL commentator Paul Bissonnette reported that former fan favorite Sean Avery is set to meet with owner James Dolan. Bissonnette indicated that this meeting will address the current situation of the Rangers and hinted at the possibility of Dolan dismissing GM Chris Drury and offering Avery the general manager role.
Bissonnette stated, “I’m also hearing whispers that Sean Avery is heading to NYC to discuss the state of the New York Rangers. Given Dolan’s unpredictable nature, he could decide to replace Drury with Avery as the next GM.” He was quite firm in saying that Avery’s visit is specifically aimed at discussing the team’s condition.
Recently, there have been reports that the Rangers held a players-only meeting to address their concerns about Drury, with some players calling for his methods to change or for him to be let go.
NHL analyst Steve Dangle shared initial details about this meeting on his podcast, emphasizing that the players’ primary issue is with Drury, not head coach Peter Laviolette, and they want a change in leadership.
During a game against the Nashville Predators, ESPN reporter Emily Kaplan corroborated the existence of a closed-door meeting, noting that several players are dissatisfied with Drury.
Ultimately, the future of the Rangers remains uncertain—whether Drury will be let go, Avery will take over as GM, or Laviolette may be at risk of losing his job, or if this speculation will lead to no changes at all.
