Analysis

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Tyler Toffoli #73 of the Montreal Canadiens in action against Filip Chytil #72 of the New York Rangers during their game at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Impact on the Rangers as some NHL moves shake up trade rumor mill

Evaluating big trade deadline moves from the past

Is Kaapo Kakko really a disappointment?

What about the Jack Adams Award for Gerard Gallant?

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Lias Andersson poses for photos after being selected seventh overall by the New York Rangers during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Where the Gorton regime failed in the rebuild

Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

A look at Artemi Panarin’s top 5 goals this season

Feb 1, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere (13) celebrates after scoring a goal with teammates against the Florida Panthers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Is it true, the Rangers can’t beat the good teams?

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: The New York Rangers salute the crowd following their 2-1 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Depth trade targets for the New York Rangers

Feb 1, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) reacts after scoring a goal with teammates against Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers make a statement in 5-2 win over Panthers

Jan 30, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (37) jumps to try and screen New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers win ugly 3-2 over Kraken

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 17: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers (L) celebrates his second period goal against the Vegas Golden Knights and is joined by Kaapo Kakko #24 (R) at Madison Square Garden on December 17, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Searching for a right winger for Zibanejad

Jan 28, 2022; New York, New York, USA; The banner for New York Rangers former goalie Henrik Lundqvist is raised to the ceiling during a ceremony to retire his number before a game against the Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers blow lead and lose 3-2 on Lundqvist’s big night

Jan 27, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) attempts to play the puck in front of New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers blow a winnable game, lose 5-3 to Columbus

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 22: Phil Kessel #81 of the Arizona Coyotes and Jacob Trouba #8 of the New York Rangers fight for the puck during their game at Madison Square Garden on October 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

5 forwards to stay away from at the deadline

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers skates against the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden on November 08, 2021 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Panthers 4-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Why trading Lafrenière could happen

Jan 22, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates after scoring his NHL leading 28th goal during the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

How rare was Kreider’s feat of scoring 3 different ways?

Jan 19, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Ryan Reaves (75) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) and defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the top 5 Rangers wins

Jan 24, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) scores on Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) during shootouts to win the game 3-2 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

A third period comeback & a shootout win over the Kings

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 14: Jakob Chychrun #6 of the Arizona Coyotes skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on December 14, 2018 in New York City. The Coyotes defeated the Rangers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Why would the Rangers want Jakob Chychrun?

Jan 22, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his third goal of the game to give him the NHL lead during the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Another comeback, another win, 7-3 over Arizona

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers mid-season report card

Jan 21, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) scores a goal past New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Perspectives on Rangers 6-3 loss to Hurricanes

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 20: Tony DeAngelo #77, Jesperi Kotkaniemi #82 and Derek Stepan #18 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a goal against Cal Petersen #40 of the Los Angeles Kings in the second period at Staples Center on November 20, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Carolina chapter of the Rangers alumni association

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 18: The New York Rangers salute the crowd following their 2-1 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

What to expect from the next 10 games #41-50

Nov 24, 2021; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Taking a look at Chris Kreider’s fabulous season

Jan 19, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers right wing Ryan Reaves (75) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) and defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Reaves stars in 6-3 comeback win

Jan 15, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) celebrates his goal with left wing Artemi Panarin (10) against Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Is Chytil the answer on the second line?

Jan 15, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal with right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

What we learned from the Rangers’ COVID road trip