Who is the better NHL team....?

The rangers have always been better than the islanders except for the early 80's, but both have four stanley cups. The rangers lost in seven games to the washington capitals this postseason. Hockey season starts in october. The rangers are more popular because 1. they are one of the original six. 2. Mark Messier in the 90's. 3. they have the second highest budget to only the redwings.