Analysis

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 22: A view of the Round Seven draft board during the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Where will the Rangers’ second pick in the first round end up?

Can the Rangers take advantage of Pacific Division salary cap issues?

Taking advantage of Central Division salary cap issues

Five free agent defensemen worth pursuing

HAMILTON, ON - JANUARY 16: Alexis Lafreniere #11 of Team White and Quinton Byfield #55 of Team Red following the final whistle of the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at FirstOntario Centre on January 16, 2020 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Lafrenière vs Byfield: Who should the Rangers select at 1st overall?

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 03: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers celebrates with Tony DeAngelo #77 after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 3, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: What to do with their 7 free agents

Alexis Lafreniere #11 of Team White laughs with teammates following the final whistle of the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game against Team Red. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Three reasons why Lafreniere will be a success on Broadway

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 10: Players and staff watch the second phase of the NHL draft lottery as they sit in the recreation area outside Rogers Place on August 10, 2020 during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The New York Rangers won the first pick. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Two words you won’t hear from the New York Rangers: Alexis Lafreniere

The lottery balls spin in the machine during The National Hockey League Draft Lottery . (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Social media reaction to the lottery win

Alexis Lafreniere #11 of Team White is presented with the winners trophy following the final whistle of the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game against Team Red. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

How will phenom Alexis Lafrenière fit into the Rangers’ lineup?

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 07: The Stanley Cup is on display during a pregame ceremony honoring the 2015 NHL Champions before the Blackhawks take on the New York Rangers during an NHL game at the United Center on October 7, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Rangers connections: A rooting guide to the Playoffs

The lottery balls spin in the machine during The National Hockey League Draft Lottery . (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Lottery time: Cross your fingers and say a prayer for the Rangers

HAMILTON, ON - JANUARY 16: Captain Alexis Lafreniere #11 of Team White speaks with the media following the final whistle of the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game against Team Red at FirstOntario Centre on January 16, 2020 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Draft Lottery: Good, bad and ugly scenarios for the Rangers

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 04: Vincent Trocheck #16 of the Carolina Hurricanes faces off against Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers during the third period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 04, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Wrapping up a short postseason

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 27: Kaapo Kakko #24 of the New York Rangers skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at the Bell Centre on February 27, 2020 in Montreal, Canada. The New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

A review of the Rangers’ 2019 draft class one year later

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 05: Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins stand during the National Anthem in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 05, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Who Ranger fans should root for in the Qualifiers

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

Rangers’ season ends with loss to Hurricanes

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 03: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates with Brock McGinn #23 and Morgan Geekie #43 after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 3, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Final warning: Rangers down to their final chance to save season

The New York Rangers skates against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game One of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Three Storylines to follow in Game 2

Tony DeAngelo #77 of the New York Rangers holds on to the puck as he is checked by Warren Foegele #13 of the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

3 Takeaways from Game 1 loss to Carolina

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 01: Marc Staal #18 and Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers defend against Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game One of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 1, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

Shesterkin or Lundqvist? Let the debate begin

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 01: Vincent Trocheck #16 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates a short-handed goal by Martin Necas #88 (not shown) against Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers at 10:51 of the third period in Game One of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 1, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Hurricanes defeated the Rangers 3-2. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

So much for the regular season: Hurricanes 3, Rangers 2

Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers takes the puck in the third period against the New York Islanders during an exhibition game. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Three keys to taking down the Canes in Game 1

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 29: Phillip Di Giuseppe #33, Brendan Smith #42 and Jesper Fast #17 of the New York Rangers celebrate the goal of teammate Filip Chytil with teammates on the bench in third period against the New York Islanders during an exhibition game prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on July 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

It’s showtime for the Rangers…roster update and more

Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers stands near the bench during warm ups before an exhibition game against the New York Islanders. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Storylines to watch out for in Carolina opener

MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 23: New York Rangers goalie Alexander Georgiev (40) tracks the play on his right during the New York Rangers versus the Montreal Canadiens game on November 23, 2019, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Rangers are excited for the playoffs — and planning for the future

Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: After 2-1 loss to the Islanders, time to get serious

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Pierre-Luc Dubois #18 of the Columbus Blue Jackets slides into Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2020 in New York City. The Blue Jackets defeated the Rangers 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Rangers get back to work, kinda