Sullivan's arrival signals a fresh start, but questions remain about the Rangers' depth.

2 Guys 1 Cup : A New York Rangers Podcast

Shawn and Rock discuss the current state of the Rangers after the draft and free agency period have concluded. They analyze how quickly the team's offseason moves were completed and evaluate if the team has improved overall.
• Assessment of the Rangers' third line construction options after losing Kaapo Kakko
• Debate about whether prospects like Matthew Berard, Brennan Othmann, and Gabe Perrault are ready for NHL roles
• Analysis of Taylor Raddysh’s potential impact on the third line alongside Parssinan
• Discussion of Mika Zibanejad's potential position shift between center and wing
• Concerns about defensive pairings and Carson Soucy's fit within the team structure
• Evaluation of Vladislav Gavrikov's signing and what it means for the blue line
• Examination of coach accountability versus player accountability after last season's collapse
• Speculation about Artemi Panarin's future with the team when his contract expires
• Analysis of the Rangers' draft success in recent years and their promising prospect pipeline
• Consideration of potential trade targets and free agent options for future seasons
Take the season one game at a time. We've seen in recent history how a coach's first season usually goes well before experiencing a downturn, so let's not get too high or too low as the year progresses.

Chapters

1. Rangers Offseason Assessment (00:00:00)

2. Young Players Development Expectations (00:10:24)

3. Third Line Construction Options (00:22:02)

4. Top Six Forward Line Combinations (00:38:02)

5. Defense Pairings and Positioning Concerns (00:54:44)

6. Coach Accountability vs. Player Accountability (01:16:24)

7. Panarin's Future with the Rangers (01:36:41)

8. Future Free Agent Market Analysis (01:51:37)