Rangers Fans and Chronic Depression | New York Rangers News

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It's July 5th, New York Rangers News Today starts now. AI-powered and ready for kickoff. The New York Rangers have brought in a new head honcho, Quentin Dolan, and to help turn things around, they've also hired a sports psychologist, Hannah Beam. She's got a five-stage plan to help the team and the fans deal with what she calls chronic Rangers depression.
Beam's first stage is denial, where fans might say things like, they're just retooling, or it's a long season. She notes that fans have been clinging to hope for the past two years, which can be a powerful motivator, but denial is a strong force too. The second stage of Beam's therapy is anger. This is where fans might get frustrated and yell at the TV.
Beam suggests that expressing this anger, maybe by writing a strong post on social media, can actually be a healthy way to cope with the team's performance. Beam's approach focuses on acknowledging the emotional roller coaster that comes with being a fan of a struggling team. It's about moving through the difficult feelings rather than suppressing them. The goal is to help the Rangers and their fan base navigate these tough times and hopefully work towards a brighter future, perhaps even a fifth. Stanley Cup.