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The Finance Wonk’s Guide to Loving the New York Rangers

Why the Blueshirts are the dream portfolio.

The New York Rangers defend against Steven Stamkos (in blue) of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final at Tampa’s Amalie Arena on June 5.

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The New York Rangers hockey team are making a deep run in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs.

A year ago, the team didn’t even make the playoffs. They were embarrassed and beaten —literally—on the ice by the Washington Capitals. This led to the ousting of the team’s head coach and general manager in a major overhaul of its chemistry.