"Is getting shutout 8 times in a season before New Year's Day good? I don't even really know what to say anymore at this point. It's the same thing over, and, over, and, over again with this group. They put up 5 in the third against Washington, but can't even muster a real chance against the Islanders. They are the most mystifying team in the entire NHL. What more is there to say other than this team absolutely stinks,"
"Last night's snoozer wasn't on one specific player or thing either. The entire team was still hungover from Christmas. The Rangers mustered one shot attempt-not even on goal-in the first 10 minutes last night. There's nothing any team can do when the top players don't score. The Rangers' top six collectively makes $45,117,857 and has scored a total of 62 goals through 40 games. It's not remotely close to what it should be, and is the main reason for the Rangers mediocrity."
"It's hard not to feel for Igor Shesterkin, at least on the ice. The man signed an 8 year deal a year ago expecting a competing team, and they have been anything but. The stars not pulling their weight isn't on him, but his contract is going to become a focus as the Rangers clearly need a rebuild/retool and his contract (see: him playing 60 games) may prevent them from bottoming out. How many years in his contract are going to be contending year?"
The Rangers were shut out eight times before New Year's Day and have produced inconsistent offense and puzzling performances. The team scored five goals in one period against Washington yet failed to generate meaningful chances against other opponents, revealing streaky play and frustration. The top-six forwards earn $45,117,857 yet have totaled only 62 goals in 40 games, which helps explain the team's mediocrity. Igor Shesterkin signed an eight-year deal expecting a contender, but defensive and scoring lapses have left him under-supported and his contract complicates a rebuild. Fans call for a youth movement and consideration of retooling to reset the roster.
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