Madison Square Garden Networks Issues Statement Towards Fans As Contract Negotiations Fail

This dispute has kept the Rangers, New York Knicks, the Islanders and the New Jersey Devils coverage off the air. Since they have pulled out from their proposal, this has turned over MSG networks over to its optimum subscribers.

This has led MSG networks to explain to fans that Verizon FiOS will have a special offer for optimum members and that it's time to switch over to that company for the local Rangers another New York sports coverage.

This dispute comes alongside all issues that are plaguing the Rangers as the team continues to struggle through this season after roaring out of the gate with a 12-4-0 record.

General manager Chris Drury has made it a goal this season to change the teams configuration by trading several players including former captain Jacob Trouba.

The team has stabilized over their past 10 games as their record stands at 4-5-1 and currently has 40 points through 41 games. The Rangers are currently 4 points out of the second wild card and it remains to be seen on whether the team will become sellers at the trade deadline or buy as well.

The next few weeks will be crucial for the team as they will attempt to climb themselves out of this hole they have dug and challenge for the wild card especially if teams begin to drop off.

Trade rumors have been swirling around the Rangers over the past number of weeks including the notion of the Rangers re acquiring JT Miller from the Vancouver Canucks as the Canadian West Coast team is having struggles of their own.

The Rangers will be on the road as they begin a three-game western road swing where they will face a test against Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights. That game will take place on January 11th game time will be 10:00 PM Eastern.