Analysis

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 28: New York Rangers Center Kevin Hayes (13) waits for a face-off during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on February 28, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. New York won 6-5. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Cost Comparables for Kevin Hayes

Five Milestones New York Rangers players could reach this season

New York Rangers: Why drafting Lindbom might have been a good idea

New York Rangers: How do analytics stack up against league’s best?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 07: Ryan Spooner #23 of the New York Rangers skates the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 7, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Predicting the 18-19 season month by month

FLUSHING, NY - DECEMBER 31: Rangers players look on during practice for the the New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres Winter Classic NHL game on December 31, 2017, at Citi Field in Flushing, NY. (Photo by John Crouch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Understanding the team through analytics

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 03: New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the third period of the National Hockey League Game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on April 3, 2018, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: How much can Henrik Lundqvist do on a bad team?

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 31: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes knocks Neal Pionk #44 of the New York Rangers off the puck during an NHL game on March 31, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Why the division improving is bad for the New York Rangers

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 13: New York Rangers Defenceman Brady Skjei (76) skates with the puck during a NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers on February 13, 2018 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Wild defeated the Rangers 3-2.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: The ideal defensive partner for Brady Skjei

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 06: Brady Skjei

New York Rangers: What Brady Skjei’s extension means for the future

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 28: Vancouver Canucks Goalie Anders Nilsson (31) makes a save on New York Rangers Center Kevin Hayes (13) during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on February 28, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. New York won 6-5. (Photo by Derek Cain/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: The rebuild will be a multiyear overhaul

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Andre Burakovsky #65 of the Washington Capitals carries the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

New York Rangers should make a play for Capitals’ Andre Burakovsky

OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 17: Brandon Halverson #75 of the New York Rangers makes a save as team mates Brady Skjei #76, Pavel Buchnevich #89 and Neal Pionk #44 defend against Marian Gaborik #12, Matt Duchene #95 and Thomas Chabot #72 of the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on February 17, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

New York Rangers: Comparing Skjei’s and Pionk’s rookie years

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 07: A view of Henrik Lundqvist

An outlook on the future of New York Rangers’ goaltending

(Photo by Joe Puetz/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: An early look at the center depth chart

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 18: Brendan Smith #42 of the New York Rangers looks on in the second period against the Buffalo Sabres during their game at Madison Square Garden on January 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Brendan Smith working back to form

WINNIPEG, MB - FEBRUARY 11: Steven Kampfer #47, Cody McLeod #8 and Vinni Lettieri #95 of the New York Rangers get set for a first period face-off against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell MTS Place on February 11, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Rangers defeated the Jets 3-1. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Best way to use Kampfer, McLeod this season

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 26: Lias Andersson

The case for Lias Andersson as the New York Rangers’ second line center

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 29: New York Rangers Left Wing Michael Lindqvist (34) skates during New York Rangers Prospect Development Camp on June 29, 2018 at the MSG Training Center in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Don’t forget about Lindqvist and Meskanen

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 03: New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes (13) skates during the second period of the National Hockey League Game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on April 3, 2018, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: What will Kevin Hayes’ next contract look like?

Vitali Kravtsov posesafter being selected ninth overall by the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: What Kravtsov’s KHL stats say about NHL future

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 07: Brendan Smith

New York Rangers: Projecting the defense come opening night

REGINA, SK - MAY 27: Libor Hajek #3 of Regina Pats skates against the Acadie-Bathurst Titan at Brandt Centre - Evraz Place on May 27, 2018 in Regina, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

New York Rangers’ prospect Libor Hajek oozes potential

Nils Lundkvist poses after being selected twenty-eighth overall by the New York Rangers

New York Rangers: Nils Lundkvist has a chance to be special

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: New York Rangers fans watch the players take warmups prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 21, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: The experience at Madison Square Garden has no soul

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 29: New York Rangers Right Wing Vitali Kravtsov (74) celebrates after he scores during New York Rangers Prospect Development Camp on June 29, 2018 at the MSG Training Center in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: Vitali Kravtsov prospect profile

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 10: Ryan Callahan #24 of the New York Rangers skates against the Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden on December 10, 2013 in New York City. The Nashville Predators won 4-1. (Photo by Scott Levy/NHLI via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: What exactly defines a culture change?

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 29: New York Rangers Defenseman Brogan Rafferty (71) skates during the New York Rangers Prospect Development Camp on June 29, 2018 at the MSG Training Center in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Rangers: PDC Prospect Profile: Brogan Rafferty