New York Rangers look to improve standings for 2026-27 season

The New York Rangers are entering the 2026-27 season with efforts to improve upon their previous last-place finish in the Eastern Conference. Following a season hampered by injuries to key players Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin, the team has undergone roster changes, including the addition of Pavel Dorofeyev and a revamped second defensive pair featuring Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson.

While the team faces challenges following the July 1 trade of veteran center Vincent Trocheck, individual player rankings highlight both strengths and omissions. Defenseman Adam Fox is ranked as the 13th best defenseman, and goaltender Igor Shesterkin is ranked 3rd. However, veteran center Mika Zibanejad was notably absent from recent top 20 center rankings, despite a recent bounce-back season where he recorded 78 points in 81 games.