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Busy offseason for Isles, Rangers

Members of the Washington Capitals and the New

Photo credit: Getty Images | Members of the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers take part in the series ending handshake after the Capitals defeated the Rangers 3-1 in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. (April 23, 2011)

With the Rangers eliminated in five games Saturday in Washington, the New York hockey season came to a close. The Rangers and Islanders showed improvement in some areas but showed more that there’s work to be done, work that begins today.

Here’s a look at the next few months for both teams, leading up to September training camp:

What’s next?

Rangers: They need to lock up several...

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