Phil Goyette, the former NHL forward who helped the Montreal Canadiens win Stanley Cup titles in his first four seasons and was the New York Islanders’ first coach, has died.

The Rangers are last in the Eastern Conference with 48 points. No other team has played more games (49). They have the fewest home wins (five). The roster will change, and likely not for the better, at least not immediately, between now and the NHL Trade Deadline on March 6.

Fed up New York Rangers fans made a loud and angry demand to Rangers owner James Dolan during their latest home loss.

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That distinction did little to calm an angry fan base. The Rangers have the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 20-22-6 for 46 points. They average just 2.58 goals per game and allow over three goals per night. While the power play ranks inside the top 10, defensive lapses and injuries have erased momentum.

J.T. Miller’s first season as captain of the New York Rangers has been far from ideal. Multiple injuries, offensive struggles, and questions about his effort and attitude at times have combined to factor into a team that was expected to contend,