The anticipation for the upcoming New York Rangers season is met with skepticism as fans reflect on a lack of significant roster changes. Despite a strong regular season last year, the sting of playoff losses to the Florida Panthers and others still lingers.

While the team boasts star players like Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin, concerns about the effectiveness of key players, particularly Mika Zibanejad, and the overall roster depth persist. Fans are left questioning whether minor offseason moves will be sufficient to elevate the team in the playoffs.

With the current core potentially facing its last chance for a championship, the need for impactful roster changes looms large. The hope is that management will address these concerns before the trade deadline, but the preseason vibes are more pessimistic than optimistic.