What are NY Rangers players expecting for next week's 2026 NHL Winter Classic?

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00:00Braden, what are your expectations for the first outdoor game in Florida?

00:03I'm excited. I think it's definitely going to be interesting playing hockey in Florida,

00:09but my first concern is I'm curious how the ice is going to be.

00:13Yeah, I mean, hopefully the ice holds up.

00:15I know they do a pretty good job kind of maintaining the ice,

00:18but I think that'll be one of the biggest things.

00:19But I think we're looking forward to just kind of, you know, no toques.

00:23It might feel a little different, but, I mean, weather should be good.

00:26We're excited to get down there.

00:27I don't think I got many. Just try to have fun with it

00:30and obviously enjoy the weather as well as try to compete and have a good game.

00:35I expect the ice to be spectacular. I'm sure there'll be no issues at all.

00:39Do I detect a note of sarcasm?

00:418 o'clock game. I know my kids will be doing great and not tired at all, so it should be fun.

00:48I don't really have many expectations. Just going to go into it and try to enjoy it.

00:52I had one a couple years ago in New York where it was cold, but we'll see how it goes down in Florida.

00:56I'm excited. I think hopefully the weather cooperates and it's not too warm.

01:02But I'm excited. It should be fun to play with maybe the sun shining on us.