Analysis

Mar 6, 2022; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save while screened by Winnipeg Jets forward Adam Lowry (17) during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jaroslav Halak’s steady Rangers debut a sign of things come.

What we learned about the Rangers after the first 4 preseason games

The New York Rangers Struggles with the Salary Cap

The New York Rangers beat the New York Islanders 4-1

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 29: Filip Chytil #72 and Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers react after Chytil scored during the second period against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on April 29, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Three New York Rangers that could to be traded at some point

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Head coach Gerard Gallant of the New York Rangers and Artemi Panarin #10 celebrate a 4-3 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Gerard Gallant suggests his Rangers top nine ahead of training camp

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Nils Lundkvist #27 of the New York Rangers shoots the puck during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on October 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

How the Nils Lundkvist deal can get even better

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 01: Tyler Motte #64 of the New York Rangers skates against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on April 01, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Don’t lose any sleep over Tyler Motte

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Tyler Motte #64 of the New York Rangers fights with Cal Foote #52 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on June 03, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Why couldn’t the New York Rangers bring back Tyler Motte?

DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 23: Bo Horvat #53 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during a game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on March 23, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Should Bo Horvat be on the New York Rangers’ wish-list?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 28: Braden Schneider #45 of the New York Rangers checks Max Domi #13 of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Six of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 28, 2022 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: A potential third pair defense problem

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 18: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers waits for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 18, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

An unexpected NHL record for Alexis Lafrenière

Jun 11, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Rangers center Andrew Copp (18) celebrates with center Frank Vatrano (77) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Is depth scoring an issue for the New York Rangers?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: General Manager Chris Drury of the New York Rangers speaks during a press conference prior to the jersey retirement ceremony for Henrik Lundqvist taking place before the game between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2022 in New York City. Henrik Lundqvist played all 15 seasons of his NHL career with the Rangers before retiring in 2020. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Why the New York Rangers dead cap problem is almost over

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 09: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers takes the ice prior to Game Five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on June 09, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Examining the Chances Igor Shesterkin Retains the Vezina Trophy

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 06: Vincent Trocheck #16 of the Carolina Hurricanes disputes a call during the third period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on May 06, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Rating the Vincent Trocheck signing

The Rangers hope to win their fourth straight when they host the Red Wings tonight at 7:00 PM EST (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Rise of K’Andre Miller

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: Lias Andersson #50 of the New York Rangers skates against Valeri Nichushkin #43 of the Dallas Stars at Madison Square Garden on November 19, 2018 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Stars 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Learning a lesson from Nichushkin

UKRAINE - 2021/08/04: In this photo illustration, American100 dollar bills seen on display. (Photo Illustration by Mykola Tys/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

The Rangers realistic salary cap situation

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: General Manager Chris Drury of the New York Rangers speaks during a press conference prior to the jersey retirement ceremony for Henrik Lundqvist taking place before the game between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2022 in New York City. Henrik Lundqvist played all 15 seasons of his NHL career with the Rangers before retiring in 2020. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Welcome Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Rangers rumor mill

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 11: Frank Vatrano #77 and Filip Chytil #72 of the New York Rangers celebrate Chytil's third period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Five of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 2022 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Penguins 5-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Is Filip Chytil the key to the New York Rangers salary cap crunch?

Apr 5, 2022; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New York Rangers center Ryan Strome (16) celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

New York Rangers: What to do with their free agents

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Filip Chytil #72 of the New York Rangers (2nd from right) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at 7:07 of the first period and is joined by (L-R) Alexis Lafreniere #13, Kaapo Kakko #24 and Adam Fox #23 in Game One of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 18, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers must ask themselves if not now, when?

NY Rangers (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Options for the Rangers with limited cap space

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers skates against the New Jersey Devils during a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2021 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Devils 6-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Kaapo Kakko’s Future with the New York Rangers

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 11: Chris Kreider #20 and Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers hug after being defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on June 11, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Positives for the Rangers from the long playoffs run

Jun 11, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; the Tampa Bay Lightning shake hands with New York Rangers after the Lightning victory in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The magic is over

Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers tends goal during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: 3 keys to winning Game 6 and staying alive