"You could certainly argue that the Rangers are below ( or even well-below) average, which falls more in line with their place in the standings and their ghastly play at home this season. Still, not many teams can claim to have an all-world defenseman and an all-world goalie like the Rangers do in Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin. Add forwards such as Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck, and J.T. Miller to the fold, and on paper, the Rangers don't look bad at all."
"Still, hockey is not played on paper. Vincent Trocheck missed time with injury, Artemi Panarin appears to be a shell of himself, and J.T. Miller is a mixture of the two issues. Combine that with the subpar play of Alexis Lafreniere, the slump of Will Cuylle, and the lack of secondary scoring, and it's clear the Rangers aren't anything special up front."
Mike Sullivan arrived as head coach amid high expectations despite a poor prior season and a recent deep playoff run. The team currently occupies a middling standings position and registers as average overall. Defensive play has improved markedly, anchored by Adam Fox, Vladislav Gavrikov, Will Borgen, and goalie Igor Shesterkin. Offensive production has been inconsistent due to injuries, slumps, and limited secondary scoring involving Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck, J.T. Miller, Alexis Lafreniere, and Will Cuylle. Coaching adjustments are frequent but roster limitations constrain upside, resulting in a solid but unspectacular team.
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