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Metropolitan Division · Est. 1926

New York Rangers

2026–27 · 6–3–0 · 12 pts · #2 Metropolitan
GM: Chris Drury HC: Mike Sullivan
Team xGF%
54.3
% · all situations · HighDanger xG
7th in NHL
Identity
Reshaped core
Dorofeyev in, Panarin out
Contention window
Resetting
Missed again, Sullivan hired
Coach
Sullivan
New bench boss for the reset
Avg age · forwards
26.4
computed from roster
Team Identity
Reshaped core · Sullivan takes over

Change is everywhere on Broadway. After a second straight missed playoffs on a roster that badly underachieved, the Rangers reshaped the top of their lineup: Artemi Panarin was shipped to Los Angeles and Vincent Trocheck moved to Utah, while Pavel Dorofeyev arrived as a 37-goal winger to replace that scoring punch. Mike Sullivan takes over behind the bench to install a new structure after the team spent the year among the league's worst at 5v5 by expected goals. Mika Zibanejad still leads the way with 34 goals, a Norris-caliber Adam Fox was limited to 55 games by injury, and Will Cuylle is emerging as a 20-goal winger, with rookie Alberts Smits pushing for a role on the blue line. The constant is Igor Shesterkin, still an elite goaltender who gives the Rangers a chance most nights. Sullivan's job is to build a new identity around Shesterkin, Dorofeyev, and a retooled supporting cast.

Cap situation · 2026-27

Cap committed
$103.84M
of $104.0M
Cap space
$161K
Players signed
26/23
3 over limit
Pending RFAs
0
team-controlled
Cap utilization100%

Lines · cap by group

Injured Reserve$3.0M relieved

Cap & contracts FAQ · 2026-27

How much salary cap space do the New York Rangers have in 2026-27?

The New York Rangers have $161K in salary cap space for the 2026-27 season, with $103.84M committed against the $104.0M cap (100% utilization).

Who is the highest-paid player on the New York Rangers?

Igor Shesterkin is the New York Rangers' highest-paid player with a $11.57M cap hit, signed through 2033.

How many players do the New York Rangers have signed for 2026-27?

The New York Rangers have 26 players signed toward the 23-man active roster (3 over limit).

Who are the New York Rangers' highest-paid players?

The New York Rangers' top cap hits for 2026-27 are Igor Shesterkin ($11.57M), Pavel Dorofeyev ($11.0M), Adam Fox ($9.5M).

5-year points history

Regular-season points, last five seasons.

Organization strength

Current NHL lineup only, weighted by NHL Equivalency. Bar shows team vs league average (marker at center).
Forwards · 11 of 15 46.4
top Alexis Lafrenière (100.2) league 44.8 NHLe pts/82
Defense · 6 of 9 30.4
top Adam Fox (82.0) league 28.6 NHLe pts/82
Goalies · 1 of 3 .915
top Dylan Garand (0.915) league .898 SV%
Injury report (0)
via CBS Sports
No injuries reported - offseason (updated in September).

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