"The 2025-2026 season is an especially interesting season coming up, as no one truly knows what to expect from the Blueshirts in their first year under Mike Sullivan. A 105 point season seems genuinely not insane, but a 75 point season also feels genuinely not insane. The reality is somewhere in the middle, likely a bottom-tier playoff team as the Blueshirts adjust."
"Still, one thing that irks me about this Rangers team is the lack of offense. The Rangers are greatly counting on the likes of Mika Zibanejad, Will Cuylle, and Alexis Lafreniere to have big seasons. Cuylle was excellent last season, but Zibanejad and Lafreniere both had down years. Counting on all three to play huge roles is a risky approach, but one the Rangers realistically had to make after spending most of their free cap space on Vladislav Gavrikov."
The 2025-2026 New York Rangers season under Mike Sullivan carries significant uncertainty, with outcomes ranging from a 75-point collapse to a 105-point breakout. A pragmatic projection centers near 93 points and a low playoff seed, driven by expected defensive gains and a new-coach boost. Defensive acquisition Vladislav Gavrikov should strengthen the team’s own-zone play, addressing last season’s struggles. Offense remains a concern, as high roles are expected from Mika Zibanejad, Will Cuylle, and Alexis Lafreniere despite uneven recent production. The club’s defensive depth may prompt earlier call-ups like Scott Morrow to add backend scoring.
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