New York Rangers Organization Set To Make Drastic Changes That Will Leave Many Fans Furious

The song "Slapshot" originated in 1995 and was performed by the band "Bad Apple". While it was written by Ray Castoldi, the band would perform it for the first time on January 20th, 1995.

The song is iconic for its catchy phrasing and easy-to-remember lyrics, especially when your favorite player scores a goal for the team.

Its inspiration is a mystery, as some people think some goal horns are born out of random circumstances. In this case, it might be truer than most as Castoldi, an organist, would pen the tune during the 1994-95 lockout.

His goal would be to create a unique song that would stand out amongst NHL franchises and be the "song" for the Rangers.

This came, of course, after the team won the Stanley Cup in 1994, and would be a signifier for the Rangers since.

Of course, sometimes there's a double-edged sword to things, and for the team, "Slapshot" is iconic for how memorable it is. But since its birth, the team has failed to have major postseason success other than two trips to the Eastern Conference Finals in '22 and '24.

They did make it to the Stanley Cup finals in 2014, but were defeated by the Los Angeles Kings.

So maybe a change is needed if they wish succeed this upcoming season, but how will fans feel about his drastic change?