What Rangers Fans Need To Know Around The NHL

* Dumbest move of the 4 Nations roster-picking was Team Canada's general staff leaving productive Zach Hyman off the team. Prior to the holiday break Hyman had ten goals in nine games.

* Free agent-to-be John Tavares WILL re-sign with the Leafs. Considering the pile of dough management gave him the first time around and how he failed to earn it figure he'll take a big pay cut.

* The Detroit coaching change will do the Red Wings no good. The problem in Motor City is that Steve Yzerman is a lousy general manager.

* Considering how start of the season injuries torpedoed the Islanders for half a season, figure their playoff chances begin tonight.