"If there were ever a goalie who should be named captain of his team, it's Igor Shesterkin. He's by far the most valuable player on the team (sorry Panarin, Fox), and he's the Rangers biggest advantage every night he plays. That the Rangers essentially went from Henrik Lundqvist to Igor Shesterkin is one of the coolest things I've experienced as a hockey fan. That's going to be close to three decades of never worrying about the Rangers goalies."
"Two Eastern Conference Finals appearances is nothing to roll your eyes at, but the goal is to win it all. By all accounts Shesterkin is as motivated as ever, and the Rangers defensive play can't possibly get worse. One thing I will be looking out for in the upcoming season is how Shesterkin responds if the Rangers defensive play is genuinely improved. It might sound like a silly thought, but when a goalie is used to overcompensating for horrific play, it becomes his norm."
The Rangers present many roster uncertainties during preseason, but the goalie group offers clearer roles. Igor Shesterkin ranks among the world’s best goaltenders and serves as the team’s primary nightly advantage, providing long-term stability after Henrik Lundqvist. Shesterkin remains highly motivated, and expectations include a top-three Vezina finish. Improved team defense could change his workload and may prompt him to overcompensate early if defensive habits shift. Jonathan Quick appears diminished, showing slowness, poor positioning, and inconsistency. Dylan Garand projects as an up-and-coming goalie fighting for a future roster spot.
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