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The state of the New York Rangers ahead of the season | Best, worst and most likely scenarios
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The state of the New York Rangers ahead of the season | Best, worst and most likely scenarios
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The New York Rangers enter the 2025-2026 NHL season as a safe bet to qualify for the NHL playoffs. With stars like Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin and J.T. Miller to carry the load, New York's lack of depth shouldn't be an issue in the regular season.
But, as hosts Nick Zararis and Andrew Chelney explore, the Rangers have a wide range of outcomes this upcoming season. The best case: Playoffs and a favorable first round matchup, the worst case a wholesale teardown and several years in the abyss.
0:00 Intro: State of the Rangers for upcoming season
5:27 Rangers' over/under and playoff expectations
11:46 Bottom six lineup questions and cap constraints
18:47 Impact of new coach Mike Sullivan
24:14 Sullivan's aggressive forechecking style and roster fit
39:28 Finding ways to enjoy the season
46:02 Best and worst case scenarios for Rangers
51:00 Upcoming division preview episodes planned
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