Playoff Field Set, 8 Looming Questions In The Eastern Conference

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6. Are the Rangers a different team without Callahan?

Mar 1, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Rangers right wing Ryan Callahan (24) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

When you trade your captain and heart and soul a month before the playoffs start, you usually think that you are out of playoff contention. When the Rangersand Lightning swapped captains, it was a unique situation.  The Rangers got better offensively (supposedly) when Martin St. Louis came to town, but they might not be as playoff ready without former leader Ryan Callahan in the lineup.  They are definitely different, but the first round will determine whether different means better.