A @NYRangers Armchair GM Thread 🧵 What I think the Rangers should do this offseason to build a true Stanley Cup contender for the next 10 years. From trades and draft targets to roster construction and long-term cap planning. Let’s get into it.

Gavrikov – Fox Perfect pairing stylistically. Fox gets the defensive insulation he needs while still having freedom offensively. Gavrikov is exactly the type of partner Fox thrives beside. Fortescue – Morrow Boom-or-bust pair but extremely fun. Morrow brings elite offensive instincts. Fortescue stabilizes things defensively. Could become a true modern second pair if Morrow adjusts defensively at NHL pace. Lambos – Ceulemans Sneaky interesting pairing. Both can skate and move pucks. Ceulemans especially could thrive in sheltered third-pair minutes with offensive-zone usage. Biggest concern here is defensive consistency. Young defense groups usually struggle early. Extra: Borgen The roster needs at least one stable veteran defensive presence outside Gavrikov/Fox who can step in for injuries or poor defensive play from a younger player. Shesterkin Still the foundation. If Igor is elite, this roster can outperform expectations quickly. Garand Good timing for him to transition into the backup role. Fits the younger timeline.