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New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) . Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

2019-20 Report Card: Alexandar Georgiev

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Seven players the Rangers could lose to the Kraken

2019-20 Report Card: Igor Shesterkin

How good would the ex-Rangers team be?

Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)

Over two years later, I think we know who won the Ryan Strome trade

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David Quinn of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Is New York Rangers head coach David Quinn a stepping stone?

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New York Rangers(Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

The New York Rangers’ playoffs hopes just took a big hit

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New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

When will the New York Rangers play hockey again?

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 29: Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins fights with Brendan Smith #42 of the New York Rangers during the second period at TD Garden on November 29, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

What should the New York Rangers do with Brendan Smith?

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Feb 21, 2020; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) shot is blocked by New York Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo (77) during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Assessing the Rangers’ playoff rivals in the Metropolitan Division

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Dec 5, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) skates with the puck past New York Rangers defenseman Libor Hajek (25) during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

A head start for Libor Hajek in a crucial season

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SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: With the first pick of the 2020 NHL Draft, Alexis Lafreniere from Rimouski of the QMJHL is selected by the New York Rangers at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

A simple, yet memorable off-season for the Rangers

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Alexis Lafreniere selected by the New York Rangers (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Can Lafrenière be the best French-Canadian Ranger ever?

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Jan 7, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) greets goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) after the Rangers' 5-3 win against the Colorado Avalanche at Madison Square Garden. This was Shesterkin's NHL debut. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports

With no more moves likely, here’s the depth chart

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New York Rangers after Game Three of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Road to the playoffs tougher with a stronger Atlantic Division

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Ryan Strome #16 and Brendan Lemieux #48 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Arbitration week for Strome and Lemieux

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: Kaapp Kakko reacts after being selected second overall by the New York Rangers during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: The European connections

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Artem Anisimov #42 and Derek Stepan #21 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The top 5 New York Rangers of the 2010s

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Sep 26, 2019; New York, NY, USA; The New York Rangers celebrate after a game-winning goal by center Mika Zibanejad (93) during a shootout against the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports

With 35 players allowed at training camp, who should go?

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New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Can outdoor games save the NHL next season?

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Head coach of the Hartford Wolf Pack Kris Knoblauch (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

The future of minor league hockey & what it means for the Rangers

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Team Finland poses for a team photo (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)

Ranger prospects who could play at the World Junior U20 Championships

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Mika Zibanejad #93, Chris Kreider #20, Ryan Strome #16 and Tony DeAngelo #77 of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Examining the Rangers’ future cap situation

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Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers looks to block a shot by Sam Reinhart #23 o(Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Will the Sam Reinhart contract set the bar for Ryan Strome?

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June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Filip Chytil poses for photos after being selected as the number twenty-one overall pick to the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

What can you really expect from NHL Draft picks?

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Nov 20, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) controls the puck in front of Washington Capitals defenseman Radko Gudas (33) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

A battle brewing on right wing

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PITTSBURGH - MAY 8: Montreal Canadiens head coach Jacques Martin addresses the media after Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Mellon Arena on May 8, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Will the Rangers goaltending benefit from Jacques Martin defensive structure?

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Dec 28, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Rangers forward Ryan Strome (16) scores past Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

How much can Ryan Strome ask for and what does he deserve?

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