Rangers Rebuild: Can They Make the Playoffs | New York Rangers News

**Corey** (0:00)
On July 14, the Rangers have been busy making some serious moves to shake up the roster. They brought in Pavel Dorofeyev, a guy known for putting the puck in the net, and added veteran defensemen Marcus Pettersson and Sean Durzi. Plus, they snagged Joonas Korpisalo to back up their main goalie. The goal is clear. Get back to the postseason. These additions are meant to fill some pretty big holes. Dorofeyev is supposed to be the scorer they desperately needed, while Pettersson and Durzi should shore up the defense. Korpisalo steps in as the back up goalie, giving them a more experienced option. It's a whole new look, but it's not a guarantee they'll make it back to the playoffs. For the Rangers to even think about the postseason, their star players absolutely have to stay healthy. Losing guys like Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox for extended periods last season was a killer. If they go down again, it's going to be tough to recover, especially with a longer schedule this year.
On the offensive side, Pavel Dorofeyev needs to deliver big time. They paid a hefty price, including multiple first round draft picks, to get him and then signed him to a massive contract. He's expected to score a lot of goals, at least 30, to help a team that struggled to find the back of the net last season. Finally, the team needs its younger talent to step up.
Alexis Lafreniere and Gay Perreault showed flashes of brilliance at the end of last season, forming a solid line with Mika Zibanejad. If they can carry that momentum throughout the entire upcoming season, it could be a game changer for the Rangers' playoff hopes.
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