The New York Rangers kicked off the 2025-26 NHL season with a brutal 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins—why did they look so disjointed and out of sync? In this episode of Rink Rap, we break it all down, from defensive breakdowns to lineup questions, while handing out major props to Igor Shesterkin for his 27 saves, Mika Zibanejad’s leadership, Alexis Lafreniere’s fire, and rookie sensation Noah Laba’s impressive debut.
Then, we dive into season previews and predictions for the Rangers’ Cup chase and the rest of the NHL—plus, the hot takes on keeping Laba on the roster and signing veteran Conor Sheary after his PTO. Don’t worry, Blueshirts fans: We explain why Sheary’s addition won’t block the kids’ path to stardom this year.
Wrap-up includes a look at the week ahead and a tease for next week’s guest: Ryan Paton from NHL Network Radio!
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13 Comments
Drury's signing Raddysh was a mistake. Trading for Soucy was a mistake. Signing Sheary was a mistake. Berard is way better & younger. In a transition year playing the youth is imperative.
Just one game. They'll be fine. Drury knows what he's doing.
This was not an unusual game for the Rangers. It’s who they are. Garbage
Forever skidmarks
Ill cut to the chase so you don't have to waste 50 minutes. They suck; a horribly run organization, from the owner down to the towel boy. The only way things will is: lack of ticket buying; they get sold to a competent owner. Enjoy more trash from a trash organization
It may be just one game but what's concerning is the lack of effort. Effort is a controllable. And I think Sullivan is even said effort attitude and positioning you can control those things and they did none of that. Is that going to need to be the new slogan instead of no BS? It's just one game? Maybe that should be the new slogan
In what world are the rangers "much much better" than the penguins 😂 only thing they have better is a goalie and unfortunately they don't score many goals
The fanbase already quitting is so despicable
I am as frustrated as anyone, but I think we need to give this team 15-20 games to see what they are going to be. Agree I would like to see more youth and that may be the time to start to call some up if the veterans are not delivering.
Tbh, this is not as shocking to me. Many Rangers fans had voiced concerns with the D core and this team being front loaded with the bottom 6 being a question mark. My initial thoughts going into the preseason was that this team would finish as a bubble/fringe playoff team. By the end of the preseason, I had lowered my expectations and could honestly see this team finishing in the last 2 spots within the Metro division.
16:10 hand raised
Sounds like some BS Jim
They’ll look for any excuse.